148 San Rafael Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Off market feb 2021 for $1.5M

$2,277,301

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $10,371/mo

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1,082

sq ft

148 San Rafael Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

About this home

Welcome to the Mesa! Live the dream in this darling 3bed/1bath cottage by the beach. This home rests on a flat and well maintained 6,500 sq. ft. lot located less than a 1/4 mile from the ocean! The interior features hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and dual-pane windows. The kitchen has a gas stove/oven, dishwasher, fridge, and a dual basin sink. Down the hall are three comfortable bedrooms and a hallway bath. The backyard is lovely with a spacious deck, lawn, and low maintenance landscaping. This home has an attached 390 sq. ft. 2-car garage with laundry hook-ups and water softener. This is an opportunity to transform a wonderful piece of property into the dreamy beach-side paradise you have always wanted. Located in the sought-after Washington Elementary School District.

Single-familyProperty Type

1953Year Built

6,534 sq ftLot Size

$2,105Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by The Richardson Team •DRE #00635254 / 01902531 • Richardson Real Estate Services, Inc.

Bought with Brooke Williams •DRE #01971022 • Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

Bought with Santa Barbara | Montecito Collective Real Estate Advisors •DRE #00994429 • Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

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•Source:SBMLS #21-62

Redfin Estimate

$2,277,301

$725K since sold in February 2021$6,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 5.3% higher than the average sale price ($2.16M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD FEB 9, 2026
$2,300,000
A
3 beds1 bath— sq ft
246 San Julian Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$2,250,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,417 sq ft
117 Santa Cruz Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$1,881,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,158 sq ft
354 Palisades Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
SOLD APR 10, 2026
$1,945,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,320 sq ft
262 San Rafael Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
SOLD MAY 13, 2026
$1,850,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,192 sq ft
274 Coleman Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$2,750,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,406 sq ft
729 Juanita Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

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Market trends in 93109, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

97.8%

1.7% MoM

Median sale price

$2.2M

$201K MoM

Avg. days on market

35d

13 days MoM

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Sale history for 148 San Rafael Ave

Date

Event

Price

SBMLS #21-62

Feb 4, 2021

Sold

$1,552,000

$1,434/sq ft

Jan 20, 2021

Pending

—

Jan 7, 2021

Listed

$1,475,000

$1,363/sq ft

SBMLS #17-2855

Sep 19, 2017

Sold

$1,200,000

$1,109/sq ft

Sep 4, 2017

Contingent

—

Aug 30, 2017

Price Changed

$1,249,000

$1,154/sq ft

Aug 23, 2017

Listed

$1,295,000

$1,197/sq ft

Single level Marine Terrace house is 11 houses from Shoreline Park and the beach. Spacious and bright with lots of double pane windows, gleaming wood floors, and charming large eat in kitchen. Sunny, private and fenced 6,000 sq ft lot with large entertainment deck. Separate ''play house,'' and 2 car garage, laundry in garage. Live amidst the resort style amenities that SB has to offer. Walk to harbor, beach, Los Banos pool, Shoreline Park, Washington School, restaurants and shops. Great investment to live and possibly expand upon city approval.

Public Records

Nov 5, 1996

Sold

$275,000

$254/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 24, 1975

Sold

$43,000

$40/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,983 (+1.7%)

$1,214,487 + $499,043

$1,713,530

2025

$17,681 (+1.7%)

$1,214,487 + $499,043

$1,713,530

2024

$17,377 (+1.9%)

$1,190,674 + $489,258

$1,679,932

2023

$17,060 (+1.8%)

$1,167,328 + $479,665

$1,646,993

2022

$16,766 (+25.3%)

$1,144,440 + $470,260

$1,614,700

2021

$13,381 (+1.0%)

$1,122,000 + $461,040

$1,583,040

2020

$13,243 (+1.8%)

$840,942 + $420,471

$1,261,413

2019

$13,012 (+1.4%)

$832,320 + $416,160

$1,248,480

2018

$12,828 (+223.9%)

$816,000 + $408,000

$1,224,000

2017

$3,961 (+0.6%)

$224,525 + $155,762

$380,287

2016

$3,935 (+1.1%)

$224,525 + $155,762

$380,287

2015

$3,892 (+1.7%)

$220,123 + $152,708

$372,831

2014

$3,828 (+0.5%)

$212,570 + $147,469

$360,039

2013

$3,811 (+4.0%)

$212,570 + $147,469

$360,039

2012

$3,666 (+2.4%)

$211,610 + $146,803

$358,413

2011

$3,582 (+0.7%)

$207,461 + $143,925

$351,386

2009

$3,558 (+3.6%)

$201,874 + $140,049

$341,923

2008

$3,435

$198,387 + $137,630

$336,017

Tax history for 148 San Rafael Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,983 (+1.7%)

$1,214,487 + $499,043

$1,713,530

2025

$17,681 (+1.7%)

$1,214,487 + $499,043

$1,713,530

2024

$17,377 (+1.9%)

$1,190,674 + $489,258

$1,679,932

2023

$17,060 (+1.8%)

$1,167,328 + $479,665

$1,646,993

2022

$16,766 (+25.3%)

$1,144,440 + $470,260

$1,614,700

2021

$13,381 (+1.0%)

$1,122,000 + $461,040

$1,583,040

2020

$13,243 (+1.8%)

$840,942 + $420,471

$1,261,413

2019

$13,012 (+1.4%)

$832,320 + $416,160

$1,248,480

2018

$12,828 (+223.9%)

$816,000 + $408,000

$1,224,000

2017

$3,961 (+0.6%)

$224,525 + $155,762

$380,287

2016

$3,935 (+1.1%)

$224,525 + $155,762

$380,287

2015

$3,892 (+1.7%)

$220,123 + $152,708

$372,831

2014

$3,828 (+0.5%)

$212,570 + $147,469

$360,039

2013

$3,811 (+4.0%)

$212,570 + $147,469

$360,039

2012

$3,666 (+2.4%)

$211,610 + $146,803

$358,413

2011

$3,582 (+0.7%)

$207,461 + $143,925

$351,386

2009

$3,558 (+3.6%)

$201,874 + $140,049

$341,923

2008

$3,435

$198,387 + $137,630

$336,017

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,534 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1953

Sq. Ft.

1,082

Year built

1953

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Barbara County

APN

045142013

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Nov 10, 2026.

Aug 18, 2026 • Active

Like-for-like reroofing

Remove and replace composition roofing with the same material.

Roofing

Mar 1, 2019 • Final

Residential alteration

Abate all code violations by removing a bathroom, work table, and washer and dryer from a garage. Permit an as-built deck, remove a playhouse from the side yard, and trim bamboo at the back fence.

Remodel

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached
Attached Garage: Yes

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Interior Features
Laundry Features: In Garage
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior

Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Raised
Exterior Features: Lawn, Yard Irrigation PRT
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Composition

Property Information
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Average
Levels: Single Story

Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Zoning: E-3

Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air

Utilities Information
Sewer: Sewer Hookup

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Pets Allowed: Yes

School Information
Elementary School: Washington
Middle Or Junior School: LaCumbre
High School: S.B. Sr.

Location Information
Cross Street: Shoreline
Directions: Heading north on 101 freeway take Carrillo exit, turn left onto Carrillo. Carrillo will turn into Shoreline Drive after crossing Cliff Drive. Turn left onto San Rafael Ave. Home will be on the right.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,082
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1953
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 045142013

Home facts updated by county records on Nov 10, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Washington Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi

6/10

La Cumbre Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi

6/10

San Marcos Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.1mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

8 days above 83° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

8/10 Air Factor

13 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Santa Barbara, CA • 93109

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In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in June and 5.7 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$2.16M – $2.62M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
140 San Rafael Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1147 Sq. Ft.	$1,965,640
139 San Rafael Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1035 Sq. Ft.	$1,921,114
234 San Rafael Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1211 Sq. Ft.	$2,211,460
152 San Rafael Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1215 Sq. Ft.	$2,143,931
209 Los Alamos Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1035 Sq. Ft.	$1,853,715
1388 Santa Rita Circle, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,431,111
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Address	Redfin Estimate
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143 San Rafael Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1606 Sq. Ft.	$3,393,126
230 San Rafael Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1067 Sq. Ft.	$1,830,711
135 San Rafael Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1035 Sq. Ft.	$1,804,937
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