242 San Rafael Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 - Photo 1

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$2,640,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1,067 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

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 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.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 242 San Rafael Ave

General

Sold For: $2,640,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: SBAOR
MLS ID: 25-2437
Added to Site: 207 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Smart Thermostat
Appliances: Reverse Osmosis

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

Laundry: In Garage

Exterior

Exterior Features: Patio Open

Parking

Parking Features: Gar #2

Location

Area: 20 - SB/WEST OF STATE
County: Santa Barbara
Subdivision: 20 - Mesa
Cross Streets: San Miguel

School Information

Elementary School: See Remarks
Middle School: See Remarks
High School: See Remarks

Heating & Cooling

Air Conditioning: Yes
Cooling Type: Wall/Window Unit(s)

Structural Information

# Buildings: 1
Architectural Style: Traditional, Cal Cottage
Square Feet: 1,067
Living Area: 1,067 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1953
Property Condition: Excellent

Lot Features

Zoning: S-D, E-3

Financial Considerations

Terms: Cash, Conventional, CTL

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 045-142-018

Listed by Vista Sotheby's International Realty
Sold by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

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Schools

Schools serving 242 San Rafael Ave

School District:Santa Barbara Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Washington Elementary School, Santa Barbara, CA 290 Lighthouse Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93109	K-6	0.5 mi
La Cumbre Junior High School 2255 Modoc Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	7-8	2 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

7/21/2025

Sold

$2,640,000

-1.86%

MLS

6/23/2025

Listed

$2,690,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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