1515 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Off market jun 2017 for $1.5M

$3,100,171

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $11,047/mo

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1,597

sq ft

1515 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

About this home

Ocean View Mesa Retreat! This absolutely charming beach house has undergone an extensive renovation and clearly defines the Santa Barbara lifestyle. Situated less than a block to 1000 steps and Shoreline Drive, it is a beach lovers paradise! Offering four bedrooms and three beautifully remodeled bathrooms, including an upstairs master with ensuite bath and private view balcony. A second view balcony is off the downstairs bedroom suite, overlooking the pool. The main living space is great room style with comfortable living room, dining area and kitchen with breakfast bar.The sparkling pool with spa and spacious patio create a perfect space for California living and entertaining. Professionally designed hardscape and tropical landscaping complete this very special property. All bedrooms are nicely furnished with colorful designer accents. (Furnishings may be negotiable and are sold separately). No detail was overlooked in the renovation, which included all major components and a total remodel on the entire home, interior and exterior, plus the addition of the pool and spa. Just minutes to the beach, Shoreline Park, shopping and restaurants, all part of the many Mesa amenities. This is a property that will make you feel like you are on vacation all year round!

Single-familyProperty Type

1947Year Built

6,098 sq ftLot Size

$1,941Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Julie Ouellette, GRI, CRS Ouellette •DRE #00974906 • Century 21 Masters

Bought with David Marchetti •DRE #02007487 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

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•Source:SBMLS #17-277

Redfin Estimate

$3,100,171

$1.6M since sold in June 2017$28K since September

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This home's estimate is 1% lower than the average sale price ($3.13M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$2,250,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,417 sq ft
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SOLD FEB 10, 2026
$2,895,000
B
4 beds3 baths— sq ft
220 Santa Rosa Pl, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$2,450,000
C
4 beds3 baths1,736 sq ft
2441 Borton Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$3,850,000
D
3 beds3 baths2,015 sq ft
262 Santa Catalina Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
SOLD OCT 5, 2026
$4,595,000
E
4 beds3 baths— sq ft
648 Roberto 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 September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.5%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$2.4M

$487K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

6 days MoM

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5 MoM

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Sale history for 1515 Santa Rosa Ave

Date

Event

Price

SBMLS #17-277

Jun 27, 2017

Sold

$1,500,000

$939/sq ft

May 29, 2017

Contingent

—

May 22, 2017

Relisted

—

May 12, 2017

Contingent

—

Feb 15, 2017

Price Changed

$1,550,000

$971/sq ft

Jan 25, 2017

Listed

$1,595,000

$999/sq ft

SBMLS #13-461

Aug 9, 2013

Sold

$880,000

$551/sq ft

Feb 11, 2013

Listed

$929,000

$582/sq ft

+12

SBMLS #02-528

Nov 8, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Feb 13, 2002

Listed

$649,000

$406/sq ft

SBMLS #09-668

Feb 23, 2009

Listed

$949,000

$594/sq ft

SBMLS #08-111

Jan 8, 2008

Listed

$995,000

$623/sq ft

SBMLS #01-2683

Nov 23, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Jun 1, 2001

Listed

$695,000

$435/sq ft

SBMLS #01-823

May 24, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Mar 23, 2001

Listed

$650,000

$407/sq ft

SBMLS #99-1429

Jul 23, 1999

Sold

$415,000

$260/sq ft

May 24, 1999

Listed

$428,876

$269/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$20,710 (+1.7%)

$1,006,223 + $1,000,434

$2,006,657

2024

$20,354 (+13.8%)

$986,494 + $980,818

$1,967,312

2023

$17,892 (+3.0%)

$967,151 + $961,587

$1,928,738

2022

$17,375 (+2.4%)

$948,188 + $745,086

$1,693,274

2021

$16,976 (+1.0%)

$929,597 + $710,869

$1,640,466

2020

$16,800 (+1.8%)

$911,370 + $696,931

$1,608,301

2019

$16,506 (+1.4%)

$902,026 + $689,785

$1,591,811

2018

$16,271 (+61.3%)

$884,340 + $676,260

$1,560,600

2017

$10,086 (+2.1%)

$612,621 + $343,278

$955,899

2016

$9,882 (+1.1%)

$612,621 + $343,278

$955,899

2015

$9,774 (+4.5%)

$600,609 + $336,548

$937,157

2014

$9,352 (+41.8%)

$580,000 + $300,000

$880,000

2013

$6,597 (+3.5%)

$580,000 + $300,000

$880,000

2012

$6,374 (+2.3%)

$374,435 + $249,701

$624,136

2011

$6,228 (+0.7%)

$367,094 + $244,805

$611,899

2009

$6,188 (+2.9%)

$357,208 + $238,212

$595,420

2008

$6,013

$351,037 + $234,097

$585,134

Tax history for 1515 Santa Rosa Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$20,710 (+1.7%)

$1,006,223 + $1,000,434

$2,006,657

2024

$20,354 (+13.8%)

$986,494 + $980,818

$1,967,312

2023

$17,892 (+3.0%)

$967,151 + $961,587

$1,928,738

2022

$17,375 (+2.4%)

$948,188 + $745,086

$1,693,274

2021

$16,976 (+1.0%)

$929,597 + $710,869

$1,640,466

2020

$16,800 (+1.8%)

$911,370 + $696,931

$1,608,301

2019

$16,506 (+1.4%)

$902,026 + $689,785

$1,591,811

2018

$16,271 (+61.3%)

$884,340 + $676,260

$1,560,600

2017

$10,086 (+2.1%)

$612,621 + $343,278

$955,899

2016

$9,882 (+1.1%)

$612,621 + $343,278

$955,899

2015

$9,774 (+4.5%)

$600,609 + $336,548

$937,157

2014

$9,352 (+41.8%)

$580,000 + $300,000

$880,000

2013

$6,597 (+3.5%)

$580,000 + $300,000

$880,000

2012

$6,374 (+2.3%)

$374,435 + $249,701

$624,136

2011

$6,228 (+0.7%)

$367,094 + $244,805

$611,899

2009

$6,188 (+2.9%)

$357,208 + $238,212

$595,420

2008

$6,013

$351,037 + $234,097

$585,134

*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

6,098

Year renovated

1947

Sq. Ft.

1,597

Year built

1947

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Barbara County

APN

045181005

Parking Spaces

Basement

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Views, Pool

Last updated by owner on Nov 3, 2019.

May 6, 2025 • Final

Mechanical

Install a new heat pump to replace an existing gas furnace. Install new ductwork throughout all living spaces of the dwelling.

HVAC

Oct 4, 2023 • Final

Residential

Construct an addition for new bedrooms on the second story and remodel the existing family room and deck into a master bedroom and bathroom. Add a new rooftop deck with outdoor spiral stairs and remodel a downstairs bedroom into a dining room. Perform a partial kitchen remodel and replace the existing roof with new roofing material.

Addition

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Gar #1, Interior Access, Attached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes

Interior

Virtual Tour Information

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Dining Information
In Living Room
Breakfast Bar

Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Washer, Wtr Softener/Owned
Flooring: Tile

Exterior

Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Mixed
Exterior Features: Pool, Patio Open, SPA-Outside, Fenced: BCK, Drought Tolerant LND
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Composition

Property Information
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Two

Lot Information
View: Ocean, Setting, Partial/Filtered
Lot Features: Level
Zoning: S-D, E-3

Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air

Location

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

Location Information
Cross Street: Santa Cruz
Directions: Cliff Drive to Santa Cruz, at the roundabout turn right on Santa Rosa. Second house on left.

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,597
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: 1947
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 045181005
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Pool

Home facts updated by owner on Nov 3, 2019

Around this home

Schools

Washington Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi

6/10

La Cumbre Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi

6/10

San Marcos Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi

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

$2.95M – $3.57M

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Home values near 1515 Santa Rosa Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1520 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3768 Sq. Ft.	$3,289,813
1534 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,712,054

Address	Redfin Estimate
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1530 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1342 Sq. Ft.	$2,303,313

Address	Redfin Estimate
1510 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1956 Sq. Ft.	$2,459,557
1511 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1193 Sq. Ft.	$2,484,235

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