245 San Rafael Ave is a 1,225 square foot house on a 7,405 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Santa Barbara data, we estimate the home's value is $1,940,792.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$1,584Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,940,792
$36K since September
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This home's estimate is 11.7% lower than the average sale price ($2.20M) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,150 (+1.9%)
$34,537 + $79,280
$113,817
2024
$1,128 (+2.0%)
$33,860 + $77,726
$111,586
2023
$1,105 (+1.9%)
$33,197 + $76,202
$109,399
2022
$1,084 (+2.7%)
$32,547 + $74,708
$107,255
2021
$1,056 (+1.1%)
$31,909 + $73,244
$105,153
2020
$1,044 (+1.9%)
$31,284 + $71,808
$103,092
2019
$1,024 (+1.6%)
$30,964 + $71,072
$102,036
2018
$1,008 (+3.6%)
$30,357 + $69,679
$100,036
2017
$973 (−6.1%)
$29,179 + $66,974
$96,153
2016
$1,036 (+1.2%)
$29,179 + $66,974
$96,153
2015
$1,024 (+1.7%)
$28,607 + $65,661
$94,268
2014
$1,007 (+0.4%)
$27,627 + $63,409
$91,036
2013
$1,003 (+7.2%)
$27,627 + $63,409
$91,036
2012
$936 (+2.4%)
$27,503 + $63,123
$90,626
2011
$915 (+0.8%)
$26,964 + $61,886
$88,850
2009
$908 (+8.5%)
$26,239 + $60,220
$86,459
2008
$837
$25,787 + $59,181
$84,968
Tax history for 245 San Rafael Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,150 (+1.9%)
$34,537 + $79,280
$113,817
2024
$1,128 (+2.0%)
$33,860 + $77,726
$111,586
2023
$1,105 (+1.9%)
$33,197 + $76,202
$109,399
2022
$1,084 (+2.7%)
$32,547 + $74,708
$107,255
2021
$1,056 (+1.1%)
$31,909 + $73,244
$105,153
2020
$1,044 (+1.9%)
$31,284 + $71,808
$103,092
2019
$1,024 (+1.6%)
$30,964 + $71,072
$102,036
2018
$1,008 (+3.6%)
$30,357 + $69,679
$100,036
2017
$973 (−6.1%)
$29,179 + $66,974
$96,153
2016
$1,036 (+1.2%)
$29,179 + $66,974
$96,153
2015
$1,024 (+1.7%)
$28,607 + $65,661
$94,268
2014
$1,007 (+0.4%)
$27,627 + $63,409
$91,036
2013
$1,003 (+7.2%)
$27,627 + $63,409
$91,036
2012
$936 (+2.4%)
$27,503 + $63,123
$90,626
2011
$915 (+0.8%)
$26,964 + $61,886
$88,850
2009
$908 (+8.5%)
$26,239 + $60,220
$86,459
2008
$837
$25,787 + $59,181
$84,968
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Historic permits
Replace the existing electrical service with a new overhead service and extend wiring to outlets and fixtures.
Electrical
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Historic permits
Tear off the existing roof and install a new composition shingle roof.
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
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MARINE TERRACE ADD
Building Sq. Ft: 1,225
Legal Description: TR MARINE TERRACE ADDITION
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,405
Legal Lot Number: 462
Legal Block Number: Y
Municipality Name: CITY OF SANTA BARBARA CITY
Acres: 0.17
Depth Footage: 120
Front Footage: 60
Zoning Code: E-3/S-D-3
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: CITY OF SANTA BARBARA CITY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,225
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1953
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 045141007
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Washington Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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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Sun exposure
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
$1.84M – $2.23M
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