Situated on a quiet street in the coveted Mesa Marine terrace this 3 bedroom /2 bath +office home is just a stone throw away from the beach. The home is a single level with approximately 2,035 sqft of living area sitting on a spacious ¼ acre lot. The home has been nicely updated with new interior paint, newly carpeted bedrooms and wide planked hardwood floors in the public area. The kitchen has a charming breakfast bar, gas stove top, microwave, dual-basin sink, and dishwasher. The living room has a cozy gas fireplace and two lovely skylights. The oversized backyard offers ample space to add a pool, garden, and more. A second-story addition would provide wonderful ocean and island views. There is an attached 2-car garage with laundry, water softener, and a door to the backyard. Located less than a block from Washington Elementary School. To schedule a showing, please click on or copy and paste this link: https://calendly.com/nancy-320/1655-santa-rosa-ave-showing
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Calcagno & Hamilton Group•DRE #01499736 / 01129919• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with Calcagno & Hamilton Group•DRE #01499736 / 01129919• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
This 3bed/2bath ~2,035 sq. ft. single-level East Mesa home is resting on a spacious 1/4 acre lot. This home has been beautifully maintained, improved, and enjoyed by the same family for over 60 years. Enjoy fresh interior paint and new wide plank hardwood floors throughout the living area. The kitchen has a charming breakfast bar, gas stove top, microwave, dual-basin sink, and dishwasher. The living room has a cozy gas fireplace and two lovely skylights. The oversized backyard offers ample space to add a pool, playground, garden, and more. There is an attached 2-car garage with laundry, water softener, and a door to the backyard. Located less than a block from Washington Elementary School. Don't miss this opportunity, it is a great property, and it will go quick!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$25,920 (+1.7%)
$1,190,674 + $1,312,989
$2,503,663
2024
$25,477 (+1.8%)
$1,167,328 + $1,287,245
$2,454,573
2023
$25,015 (+1.7%)
$1,144,440 + $1,262,005
$2,406,445
2022
$24,586 (+12.6%)
$1,122,000 + $1,237,260
$2,359,260
2021
$21,827 (+1,464.7%)
$1,100,000 + $1,213,000
$2,313,000
2020
$1,395 (+1.9%)
$1,000,000 + $1,060,000
$2,060,000
2019
$1,369 (+1.6%)
$30,963 + $104,258
$135,221
2018
$1,348 (+3.5%)
$30,356 + $102,214
$132,570
2017
$1,302 (−3.9%)
$29,178 + $98,246
$127,424
2016
$1,355 (+1.1%)
$29,178 + $98,246
$127,424
2015
$1,340 (+1.7%)
$28,606 + $96,320
$124,926
2014
$1,318 (+0.4%)
$27,626 + $93,016
$120,642
2013
$1,312 (+6.1%)
$27,626 + $93,016
$120,642
2012
$1,237 (+2.4%)
$27,502 + $92,596
$120,098
2011
$1,208 (+0.7%)
$26,963 + $90,781
$117,744
2009
$1,199 (+6.8%)
$26,238 + $88,336
$114,574
2008
$1,123
$25,786 + $86,810
$112,596
Tax history for 1655 Santa Rosa Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$25,920 (+1.7%)
$1,190,674 + $1,312,989
$2,503,663
2024
$25,477 (+1.8%)
$1,167,328 + $1,287,245
$2,454,573
2023
$25,015 (+1.7%)
$1,144,440 + $1,262,005
$2,406,445
2022
$24,586 (+12.6%)
$1,122,000 + $1,237,260
$2,359,260
2021
$21,827 (+1,464.7%)
$1,100,000 + $1,213,000
$2,313,000
2020
$1,395 (+1.9%)
$1,000,000 + $1,060,000
$2,060,000
2019
$1,369 (+1.6%)
$30,963 + $104,258
$135,221
2018
$1,348 (+3.5%)
$30,356 + $102,214
$132,570
2017
$1,302 (−3.9%)
$29,178 + $98,246
$127,424
2016
$1,355 (+1.1%)
$29,178 + $98,246
$127,424
2015
$1,340 (+1.7%)
$28,606 + $96,320
$124,926
2014
$1,318 (+0.4%)
$27,626 + $93,016
$120,642
2013
$1,312 (+6.1%)
$27,626 + $93,016
$120,642
2012
$1,237 (+2.4%)
$27,502 + $92,596
$120,098
2011
$1,208 (+0.7%)
$26,963 + $90,781
$117,744
2009
$1,199 (+6.8%)
$26,238 + $88,336
$114,574
2008
$1,123
$25,786 + $86,810
$112,596
*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
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
1958
Sq. Ft.
2,035
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
045172003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Jun 25, 2020 • Final
Plumbing
Remove and replace the existing sewer lateral using trenchless methods. No work is to be performed in the public right of way.
Plumbing
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Historic permits
Remove the existing composition and wood roof and replace it with new oriented strand board sheathing and composition shingles. The roof color will change from gray to a weathered wood blend.
Roofing
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gar #2, Unc #3, Attached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Room Information
Office
Ground Floor Primary
Ground Floor Bedroom 2
Den
Dining Information
Dining Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: In Garage
Fireplace Features: Gas, LR
Appliances: Gas Range, Oven/Rnge/Blt-in, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Wtr Softener/Owned
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Patio Open, Lawn, Fenced: BCK
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Composition
Property Information
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Near Public Transit
Zoning: E-3
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Sewer: Sewer Hookup
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Washington
Middle Or Junior School: LaCumbre
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: Cordova
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,035
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 1958
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 045172003
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Washington Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.1mi
6/10
La Cumbre Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
6/10
San Marcos Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi
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, 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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Santa Barbara, CA • 93109
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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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