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Off market

$2,396,542

•

3 ba

•

1,954

sq ft

246 San Rafael Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

About this home

246 San Rafael Ave is a 1,954 square foot house on a 5,663 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Santa Barbara data, we estimate the home's value is $2,396,542.

Single-familyProperty Type

1953Year Built

5,663 sq ftLot Size

$1,226Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$2,396,542

$33K since October

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This home's estimate is 21.3% lower than the average sale price ($3.05M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$3,850,000
A
3 beds3 baths2,015 sq ft
262 Santa Catalina Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
SOLD MAY 18, 2026
$4,850,000
B
3 beds3 baths2,250 sq ft
114 La Marina, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$2,250,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,417 sq ft
117 Santa Cruz Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$2,750,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,406 sq ft
729 Juanita Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$2,518,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,432 sq ft
1321 Los Alamos Pl, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
SOLD OCT 21, 2026
$2,056,500
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,251 sq ft
1825 La Coronilla Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

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$2,265,658

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Market trends in 93109, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

97.8%

1.7% MoM

Median sale price

$2.2M

$201K MoM

Avg. days on market

35d

13 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

New listings for sale

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3 beds2 baths1,565 sq ft
234 Cordova Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 4PM
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3 beds2 baths1,565 sq ft
1613 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
OPEN THU, 10AM TO 1PM
$2,495,000
3 beds3 baths1,892 sq ft
2532 Borton Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
OPEN SUN, 2PM TO 5PM
$2,695,000
4 beds2 baths1,420 sq ft
1102 Del Mar Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
OPEN SAT, 2PM TO 5PM
$2,175,000
3 beds3 baths1,837 sq ft
521 Arroyo Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
$2,495,000
3 beds2 baths1,214 sq ft
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Sale history for 246 San Rafael Ave

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$16,129 (+1.7%)

$771,384 + $765,700

$1,537,084

2025

$15,857 (+409.8%)

$771,384 + $765,700

$1,537,084

2024

$3,111 (+1.9%)

$756,259 + $750,687

$1,506,946

2023

$3,052 (+1.8%)

$33,196 + $263,811

$297,007

2022

$2,998 (+2.5%)

$32,546 + $258,639

$291,185

2021

$2,926 (+1.1%)

$31,908 + $253,568

$285,476

2020

$2,895 (+1.8%)

$31,283 + $248,597

$279,880

2019

$2,843 (+1.5%)

$30,963 + $246,048

$277,011

2018

$2,801 (+3.5%)

$30,356 + $241,224

$271,580

2017

$2,707 (−0.4%)

$29,178 + $231,858

$261,036

2016

$2,718 (+1.1%)

$29,178 + $231,858

$261,036

2015

$2,688 (+1.7%)

$28,606 + $227,312

$255,918

2014

$2,644 (+0.4%)

$27,626 + $219,513

$247,139

2013

$2,633 (+4.5%)

$27,626 + $219,513

$247,139

2012

$2,520 (+2.4%)

$27,502 + $218,521

$246,023

2011

$2,462 (+0.7%)

$26,963 + $214,237

$241,200

2009

$2,445 (+4.3%)

$26,238 + $208,468

$234,706

2008

$2,344

$25,786 + $204,867

$230,653

Tax history for 246 San Rafael Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$16,129 (+1.7%)

$771,384 + $765,700

$1,537,084

2025

$15,857 (+409.8%)

$771,384 + $765,700

$1,537,084

2024

$3,111 (+1.9%)

$756,259 + $750,687

$1,506,946

2023

$3,052 (+1.8%)

$33,196 + $263,811

$297,007

2022

$2,998 (+2.5%)

$32,546 + $258,639

$291,185

2021

$2,926 (+1.1%)

$31,908 + $253,568

$285,476

2020

$2,895 (+1.8%)

$31,283 + $248,597

$279,880

2019

$2,843 (+1.5%)

$30,963 + $246,048

$277,011

2018

$2,801 (+3.5%)

$30,356 + $241,224

$271,580

2017

$2,707 (−0.4%)

$29,178 + $231,858

$261,036

2016

$2,718 (+1.1%)

$29,178 + $231,858

$261,036

2015

$2,688 (+1.7%)

$28,606 + $227,312

$255,918

2014

$2,644 (+0.4%)

$27,626 + $219,513

$247,139

2013

$2,633 (+4.5%)

$27,626 + $219,513

$247,139

2012

$2,520 (+2.4%)

$27,502 + $218,521

$246,023

2011

$2,462 (+0.7%)

$26,963 + $214,237

$241,200

2009

$2,445 (+4.3%)

$26,238 + $208,468

$234,706

2008

$2,344

$25,786 + $204,867

$230,653

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Permits

Jul 20, 2026 • Final

Residential

Install new composition shingles over one layer of existing shingles on a residential building.

Roofing

Mar 1, 2019 • Final

Historic permits

Tear off existing layers of composition roofing and install a new composition roof over existing solid sheathing on a single-family home and attached garage.

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: 1,954
Legal Description: MARINE TERRACE ADD LOT 403 BLK U

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,663
Legal Lot Number: 403
Legal Block Number: U
Municipality Name: CITY OF SANTA BARBARA CITY
Acres: 0.13
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: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,954
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 045142019

Home facts updated by county records on Nov 10, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

$2.28M – $2.76M

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Home values near 246 San Rafael Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
266 San Rafael Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1160 Sq. Ft.	$2,098,722
252 San Rafael Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1067 Sq. Ft.	$1,877,127
234 San Rafael Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1211 Sq. Ft.	$2,211,460
249 San Rafael Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1035 Sq. Ft.	$1,883,402
255 San Rafael Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1153 Sq. Ft.	$2,207,382
1341 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1540 Sq. Ft.	$2,523,467
240 Los Alamos Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1836 Sq. Ft.	$2,724,084

Address	Redfin Estimate
262 San Rafael Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1320 Sq. Ft.	$2,439,169
242 San Rafael Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1067 Sq. Ft.	$2,780,382
230 San Rafael Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1067 Sq. Ft.	$1,830,711
259 San Rafael Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2221 Sq. Ft.	$3,591,816
231 San Rafael Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 2 Beds \| - Baths \| 882 Sq. Ft.	$1,908,795
248 Los Alamos Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1587 Sq. Ft.	$2,251,292
234 Los Alamos Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1067 Sq. Ft.	$3,025,559

Address	Redfin Estimate
256 San Rafael Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,109,224
238 San Rafael Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1035 Sq. Ft.	$2,240,089
245 San Rafael Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1225 Sq. Ft.	$2,000,490
263 San Rafael Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1070 Sq. Ft.	$2,245,040
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244 Los Alamos Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1320 Sq. Ft.	$2,013,094
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