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About this home
Experience the quintessential Santa Barbara lifestyle in this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom contemporary home located in the highly desirable Mesa beach community. The home has had updating since the last sale in 2017 but ready for a buyers final touches. With 1,565 sq. ft. of light-filled open floor plan living space on a generous 7,405 sq. ft. lot, this 1958 residence perfectly blends classic mid-century charm with modern luxury. Step inside to a spacious living room featuring a fireplace and large patio doors that seamlessly merge indoor and outdoor living. The heart of the home is a remodeled contemporary kitchen and dining area, ideal for entertaining. The master suite has vaulted ceilings, and an ensuite bathroom. See supp The exterior is an entertainer's paradise. The sunny fully fenced back garden is filled with majestic specimen palm trees with partial ocean views. A two-car garage provides ample parking and storage. Situated in the coveted Washington Elementary School district, this home offers unparalleled location highlights. You are a blocks away from Shoreline Park, just two blocks (a 5-minute stroll) from the iconic "1000 Steps" beach access and only half a mile from the vibrant Mesa Village shopping, grocery stores, and local dining. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of paradise on the Mesa!. Court Ordered Partition Sale - see offer guidelines. Sold as is. Reports available.
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$1,658Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Colleen Beall•DRE #01201456• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Listed by Easter Team Realtors Team•DRE #00917775• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
East Mesa, located between Shoreline Park and the Douglas Family Preserve, is a coastal and residential Santa Barbara neighborhood with blufftop views and a laid-back beach rhythm. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Cliff Drive and Meigs Road area, where dog walkers, cyclists, and sunset watchers cluster near the shoreline. Low-slung mid-century homes and tidy ranch houses sit on wide streets shaped by ocean air and eucalyptus. Shoreline Park’s lawns and paths set the daily pace for walks and picnics above the water. The Mesa Lane Steps drop straight to the sand, turning ordinary errands into beach time. The Boathouse at Hendry’s Beach and Leadbetter Beach anchor the local food-and-surf scene.
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Market insights
1613 Santa Rosa Ave · $2,595,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 44 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.5%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$2,595,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,218,522. (53% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
20% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Living room fireplace
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Laundry & utility
Laundry in garage
Heating & cooling
Heating available
Exterior features
Level lot
Partial, filtered view
Home design
Mid-century modern design
Single-story
Parking
Attached garage
Construction
Slab foundation
Composition roof
Other
Pets allowed
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Three bedroom, two bath Mesa home. 1565 Sq. Ft., fireplace, 2 car garage. Many specimen palm trees - great location with much potential. Close to beach access at 1000 steps and shoreline park. Washington school.
Public Records
Apr 4, 1977
Sold
$64,500
$41/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,014 (+1.7%)
$986,495 + $342,369
$1,328,864
2025
$13,779 (+1.7%)
$986,495 + $342,369
$1,328,864
2024
$13,544 (+1.8%)
$967,152 + $335,656
$1,302,808
2023
$13,298 (+1.7%)
$948,189 + $329,075
$1,277,264
2022
$13,070 (+2.4%)
$929,598 + $322,623
$1,252,221
2021
$12,769 (+1.0%)
$911,371 + $316,298
$1,227,669
2020
$12,638 (+1.8%)
$893,501 + $310,097
$1,203,598
2019
$12,418 (+1.4%)
$884,340 + $306,918
$1,191,258
2018
$12,242 (+783.7%)
$867,000 + $300,900
$1,167,900
2017
$1,385 (+1.6%)
$40,987 + $87,365
$128,352
2016
$1,364 (+1.1%)
$40,987 + $87,365
$128,352
2015
$1,349 (+1.7%)
$40,184 + $85,652
$125,836
2014
$1,327 (+0.4%)
$38,806 + $82,714
$121,520
2013
$1,322 (+6.1%)
$38,806 + $82,714
$121,520
2012
$1,246 (+2.4%)
$38,631 + $82,341
$120,972
2011
$1,217 (+0.7%)
$37,874 + $80,727
$118,601
2009
$1,208 (+6.8%)
$36,855 + $78,554
$115,409
2008
$1,131
$36,219 + $77,198
$113,417
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1958
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,565
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,565
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
045172010
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 10, 2026.
Nov 15, 2023 • Final
1 & 2 family expedited solar pv and optional ess
Install a solar photovoltaic system.
Battery
Electrical
Solar
Mar 7, 2019 • Final
Residential alteration
Remodel a kitchen and bathroom. Install a new forced air unit in the attic and include new ductwork.
Remodel
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.
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, 22 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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Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Santa Barbara. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.2 hrs
7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1613 Santa Rosa Ave
$2,590,359
$4,641 under list price of $2.60M
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