Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/08/2026
Listed
$1,800,000
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MLS
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Property Description
For the first time on the market since 1947, this legendary property offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build your dream home in one of Santa Barbara's premier beach communities. Nestled on a generous 0.23-acre lot in the highly coveted West Mesa neighborhood, this property is just steps from the sand and the majestic bluff-top trails of the Douglas Family Preserve. The expansive parcel features two existing structures ready for a complete reimagining: a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom main home with an additional flexible room used as a bedroom, and a separate studio auxiliary building complete with a loft and full bathroom. While the existing structures have fallen into disrepair, they present a rare and highly valuable ''blank canvas'' in a neighborhood where buildable footprints are almost impossible to find. Embrace the ultimate surf, sunset, and authentic coastal lifestyle. Bring your architect, your vision, and a fresh palette to create your private bliss in paradise. Opportunities like this only happen once in a lifetime--don't miss your chance to design uncompromised coastal living at its best.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2538 Mesa School Ln
General
- Price: $1,800,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SBAOR
- MLS ID: 26-3007
- Updated: Today (9/8/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Kitchen
Additional Information
- Improvements: Public
Parking
- Parking Features: On Street
Location
- Area: 20 - SB/WEST OF STATE
- County: Santa Barbara
- Subdivision: 20 - Mesa/Below Cliff
- Cross Streets: Mesa Lane
- Driving Directions: Hwy. 101 to Carillo St. Go west on Carillo to Cliff Dr. and turn right. Make a left onto Mesa Lane then right onto Mesa School Lane.
School Information
- Elementary School: Monroe
- Middle School: LaCumbre
- High School: San Marcos
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Restrictions: Yes
Utilities
- Water: SB Wtr
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Construction: Wood Siding, Stucco
- Exterior Const.: Wood Siding, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
- Square Feet: 698
- Year Built: 1947
- Property Condition: Poor
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Studio
Lot Features
- Property View: Wooded
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 10,018.8
- Lot Size: .23
- Lot Features: Sloped Down, Near Public Transit
- Zoning: R-1
Financial Considerations
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Reports: Prelim
- Property ID: 041-292-041
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Schools
Schools serving 2538 Mesa School Ln
School District:Santa Barbara Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Monroe Elementary School, Santa Barbara, CA 431 Flora Vista Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 | K-6 | 0.3 mi |
La Cumbre Junior High School 2255 Modoc Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 | 7-8 | 1.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 2538 Mesa School Ln
Tax History
Tax History for 2538 Mesa School Ln
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$923
—
$84,696
2%
2025
$923
2%
$83,036
2%
2024
$906
2%
$81,409
2%
2023
$889
2%
$79,814
2%
2022
$873
3%
$78,250
2%
2021
$851
1%
$76,717
1%
2020
$842
2%
$75,932
2%
2019
$827
1%
$74,444
2%
2018
$815
3%
$72,985
2%
2017
$788
-8%
$71,555
2%
2016
$858
1%
$70,153
2%
2015
$849
1%
$69,100
2%
2014
$837
—
$67,747
—
2013
$834
—
$67,442
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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2538 Mesa School Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 (MLS# 26-3007) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 2538 Mesa School Lane is currently listed for $1,800,000 and was received on September 08, 2026. Want to learn more about 2538 Mesa School Lane? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in West of State? You can browse all West of State real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.