Classic 1940s home on Santa Barbara's sought-after Mesa, just one block from Shoreline Park. Set on a spacious south facing quarter-acre parcel, this charming property is brimming with potential. The home features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, original oak floors, and a cozy brick fireplace anchoring the living room. A steeply pitched roof adds character, while the attached two-car garage and generous off-street parking provide convenience and functionality. This is a rare opportunity to restore and reimagine a true Santa Barbara original. Whether you're dreaming of a full renovation or preserving its vintage charm, this Mesa property offers the perfect starting point.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$1,860Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Carey Kendall, Broker Associate Kendall•DRE #00753349• Village Properties
Listed by John Henderson•DRE #00780607• Village Properties
Bought with Bartron Real Estate Group•DRE #01005021 / 01950975 / 00966870 / 01976075• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with Gabriela Huson•DRE #02228333• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Classic 1940s home on Santa Barbara's sought-after Mesa, just one block from Shoreline Park. Set on a spacious quarter-acre lot, this charming property is brimming with potential. The home features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, original oak floors, and a cozy brick fireplace anchoring the living room. A steeply pitched roof adds character, while the attached two-car garage and generous off-street parking provide convenience and functionality. This is a rare opportunity to restore and reimagine a true Santa Barbara original. Whether you're dreaming of a full renovation or preserving its vintage charm, this Mesa property offers the perfect starting point.
SBMLS #25-1963
Jun 13, 2025
Sold
$2,550,000
$1,476/sq ft
Jun 2, 2025
Pending
—
May 22, 2025
Contingent
—
May 16, 2025
Listed
$2,495,000
$1,444/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,749 (+1.7%)
$1,632,000 + $969,000
$2,601,000
2024
$4,668 (+1.9%)
$309,706 + $136,394
$446,100
2023
$4,583 (+1.8%)
$303,634 + $133,720
$437,354
2022
$4,503 (+2.4%)
$297,681 + $131,099
$428,780
2021
$4,399 (+1.0%)
$291,845 + $128,529
$420,374
2020
$4,353 (+1.8%)
$286,123 + $126,009
$412,132
2019
$4,277 (+1.4%)
$283,190 + $124,717
$407,907
2018
$4,216 (+3.4%)
$277,638 + $122,272
$399,910
2017
$4,077 (+0.7%)
$266,858 + $117,525
$384,383
2016
$4,050 (+1.1%)
$266,858 + $117,525
$384,383
2015
$4,006 (+1.6%)
$261,626 + $115,221
$376,847
2014
$3,942 (+0.4%)
$252,650 + $111,268
$363,918
2013
$3,925 (+3.9%)
$252,650 + $111,268
$363,918
2012
$3,778 (+2.3%)
$251,509 + $110,766
$362,275
2011
$3,693 (+0.7%)
$246,578 + $108,595
$355,173
2009
$3,668 (+3.5%)
$239,938 + $105,671
$345,609
2008
$3,545
$235,794 + $103,847
$339,641
Tax history for 1527 Santa Rosa Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,749 (+1.7%)
$1,632,000 + $969,000
$2,601,000
2024
$4,668 (+1.9%)
$309,706 + $136,394
$446,100
2023
$4,583 (+1.8%)
$303,634 + $133,720
$437,354
2022
$4,503 (+2.4%)
$297,681 + $131,099
$428,780
2021
$4,399 (+1.0%)
$291,845 + $128,529
$420,374
2020
$4,353 (+1.8%)
$286,123 + $126,009
$412,132
2019
$4,277 (+1.4%)
$283,190 + $124,717
$407,907
2018
$4,216 (+3.4%)
$277,638 + $122,272
$399,910
2017
$4,077 (+0.7%)
$266,858 + $117,525
$384,383
2016
$4,050 (+1.1%)
$266,858 + $117,525
$384,383
2015
$4,006 (+1.6%)
$261,626 + $115,221
$376,847
2014
$3,942 (+0.4%)
$252,650 + $111,268
$363,918
2013
$3,925 (+3.9%)
$252,650 + $111,268
$363,918
2012
$3,778 (+2.3%)
$251,509 + $110,766
$362,275
2011
$3,693 (+0.7%)
$246,578 + $108,595
$355,173
2009
$3,668 (+3.5%)
$239,938 + $105,671
$345,609
2008
$3,545
$235,794 + $103,847
$339,641
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
1947
Sq. Ft.
1,728
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
045181003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Historic permits
Install a new sewer line from the dwelling to the street. A plumbing permit is required for this work.
Plumbing
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Residential miscellaneous
Remove existing composition shingles and install new composition shingles over new underlayment. The new roof will match the existing color.
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gar #2
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Features
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Hardwood
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Raised
Roof: Composition
Property Information
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Lot Information
Zoning: Other
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: Shoreline Drive to Santa Cruz Blvd and left on Santa Rosa Avenue at roundabout.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,728
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: 1947
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 045181003
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Washington Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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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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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$3.05M – $3.70M
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