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$2,640,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,067 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
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Magic on the Mesa: immerse yourself in the Santa Barbara beach life with this completely remodeled home in the East Mesa. Well-located just 2 blocks from the California coastline and Shoreline Park. Featuring 3BR + 1BA with a double-sink vanity and ample counter space, plus a full laundry and bonus space in garage. Well-appointed kitchen with custom Kraftmaid cabinets, quartz counters, Carrara marble backsplash, and a built-in reversed-osmosis water filtration system. Upgraded electrical, new lighting, furnace, and premium plumbing fixtures. Large landscaped yard with citrus and avocado trees. An idyllic second home or vacation rental opportunity. Adventure along the bike path that takes you past Leadbetter Beach and into downtown Santa Barbara for wine tastings in the Funk Zone, dining, or shopping on State Street. Lifetime memories await along the American Riviera!

Full Property Details for 242 San Rafael Ave

General

  • Sold For: $2,640,000
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRMLS
  • MLS ID: SB25135690
  • Added to Site: 217 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Interior Features: Quartz Counters
  • Fireplace(s): None
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Tankless Water Heater

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: In Garage

Additional Information

  • Pool Description: None
  • Spa Description: None

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Driveway, Garage (Two Doors)

Location

  • County: Santa Barbara
  • Subdivision: Santa Barbara: Other (80)
  • Driving Directions: Milpas Street to San Rafael Avenue, home is on the left.

School Information

  • School District: See Remarks

Community

  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Suburban

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Central

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Structure Type: Single Family Residence
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Stories/Levels: One
  • Stories Description: One
  • Square Feet: 1,067
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled

Lot Features

  • Property View: None
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Front Yard

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $2,474.23

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: Standard

Listed by Vista Sotheby’s International Realty, Tara Klein
Sold by Nonmember Mrml, General NONMEMBER

Listing agent

— 242 San Rafael Ave —

  • Tara Klein

    Vista Sotheby’s International Realty

Tara.Klein@VistaSIR.com

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Schools serving 242 San Rafael Ave

School District:Santa Barbara Unified School District
NameGradesDistance
Washington Elementary School, Santa Barbara, CA
290 Lighthouse Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
K-60.5 mi
La Cumbre Junior High School
2255 Modoc Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
7-82 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 242 San Rafael Ave

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/17/2025
Sold
$2,640,000
-1.86%
MLS
6/18/2025
Listed
$2,690,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed by Vista Sotheby’s International Realty, Tara Klein
Sold by Nonmember Mrml, General NONMEMBER

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242 San Rafael Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 (MLS# SB25135690) is a Single Family property that was sold at $2,640,000 on July 17, 2025. Want to learn more about 242 San Rafael Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Santa Barbara? You can browse all Santa Barbara real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.