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242 San Rafael Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Sale Price: $2,640,000
Jun 18, 20251,067 sqft3 beds1 baths
Listed by: Tara Klein
License #: 01936331
Phone #: 626-862-5971
Vista Sotheby’s International Realty
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MLS #: SB25135690

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 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!
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TurboHome Fair Market Estimate

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TurboHome Savings

$42,258

TurboHome Estimated Value

$2,753,600

$2,581 sqft

High Valuation
$2,891,280
$2710/sqft
Normal Valuation
$2,753,600
$2581/sqft
Low Valuation
$2,615,920
$2452/sqft

3rd Party Estimates

Source$/sqftValuation
HouseCanary$2581/sqft$2,753,600

Neighborhood: Mesa

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Comparative Value

$2.43M

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1343 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Sale Price: $2,428,806

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12 Skyline Cir, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Sale Price: $2,595,000

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242 San Rafael Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Sale Price: $2,640,000

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242 San Rafael Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

List Price: $2,690,000

Subject Property

307 Santa Monica Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Sale Price: $2,795,000

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1204 Shoreline Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Sale Price: $3,000,055

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242 San Rafael Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

242 San Rafael Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

List: $2,690,000

Listed: 6/18/2025

Area:1,067 sqft
Price/sqft:$2,521
Beds:3
Baths:1
Year Built:
Lot Size:6,098

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242 San Rafael Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

242 San Rafael Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Sale: $2,640,000

7/17/20250.00 mi

Area:1,067 sqft
Price/sqft:$2,474
Beds:3
Baths:1
Year Built:
Weight:27.2%
1343 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

1343 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Sale: $2,428,806

8/27/20240.17 mi

Area:1,170 sqft
Price/sqft:$2,076
Beds:3
Baths:1
Year Built:
Weight:22.3%
307 Santa Monica Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

307 Santa Monica Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Sale: $2,795,000

2/7/20250.84 mi

Area:1,248 sqft
Price/sqft:$2,240
Beds:3
Baths:2
Year Built:
Weight:17.7%
1204 Shoreline Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

1204 Shoreline Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Sale: $3,000,055

3/15/20250.47 mi

Area:1,327 sqft
Price/sqft:$2,261
Beds:3
Baths:2
Year Built:
Weight:17.6%
12 Skyline Cir, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

12 Skyline Cir, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Sale: $2,595,000

5/2/20251.04 mi

Area:1,162 sqft
Price/sqft:$2,233
Beds:2
Baths:2
Year Built:
Weight:15.2%

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