Mid-Century Zen Retreat in a Sought-After Mesa Location. In the Coastal Zone a Short Strole from the Douglas Preserve. This Single-level 3BD/2BA home offers an Open Floor Plan on a Large Lot Overlooking Eling's Park with Many Specimen Plantings from the Botanic Gardens. Vacation at Home. Close to the Beach, Restaurants, Shopping, Parks and all the Mesa has to Offer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$1,842Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Scott McCosker•DRE #00494253• Sotheby's International Realty
EXCELLENT MESA HOME UNDER 1M!!! This 3bed/1.5bath is approx. 1,213 sq. ft. with an attached 2-car garage and a spacious ~8,712 sq. ft. lot. The interior has a fresh coat of paint and new carpet in the bedrooms. The living room and hallway both feature bamboo flooring. Looking for a big backyard? You got it! The deep and spacious backyard is perfect for hosting family gatherings... ...weekend BBQ's, birthdays, and more. Have a pet? Great! They will love running around in the fenced yard! Want to be walking distance to the beach and parks? Done! This property is a few minutes walk to the Mesa Lane steps and the Douglas Preserve. It is also located just a few minutes drive from Hendry's Beach, Lazy Acres, Mesa Shopping, Shoreline Park, and Eling's Park.
SBMLS #92-4835
May 6, 1993
Sold
$236,000
$195/sq ft
Apr 14, 1993
Listing Removed
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Dec 21, 1992
Listed
$235,000
$195/sq ft
PRICE LOW FOR QUICK SALE!!!NEW ROOF,CUSTOM PLASTERING,COVE &CORNERS,UNUSUAL FINISH MUST SHOW.LARGE LOT 60X147,GREAT FLOOPLAN EASY TO SHOW LBCF OR CLA GENE FRANCO 687-0711/683-1985.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,550 (+80.7%)
$1,248,480 + $832,320
$2,080,800
2024
$11,924 (+1.9%)
$1,224,000 + $816,000
$2,040,000
2023
$11,706 (+1.8%)
$732,759 + $398,237
$1,130,996
2022
$11,504 (+2.4%)
$718,392 + $390,429
$1,108,821
2021
$11,238 (+1.0%)
$704,306 + $382,774
$1,087,080
2020
$11,121 (+1.8%)
$690,497 + $375,269
$1,065,766
2019
$10,926 (+1.4%)
$683,417 + $371,422
$1,054,839
2018
$10,770 (+3.4%)
$670,017 + $364,140
$1,034,157
2017
$10,413 (+164.7%)
$644,000 + $350,000
$994,000
2016
$3,934 (+1.1%)
$644,000 + $350,000
$994,000
2015
$3,891 (+1.6%)
$229,918 + $135,762
$365,680
2014
$3,829 (+0.4%)
$222,029 + $131,104
$353,133
2013
$3,812 (+3.9%)
$222,029 + $131,104
$353,133
2012
$3,668 (+2.3%)
$221,026 + $130,512
$351,538
2011
$3,586 (+2.7%)
$216,693 + $127,953
$344,646
2009
$3,490 (+3.6%)
$210,858 + $124,508
$335,366
2008
$3,368
$207,215 + $122,357
$329,572
Tax history for 2542 Murrell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,550 (+80.7%)
$1,248,480 + $832,320
$2,080,800
2024
$11,924 (+1.9%)
$1,224,000 + $816,000
$2,040,000
2023
$11,706 (+1.8%)
$732,759 + $398,237
$1,130,996
2022
$11,504 (+2.4%)
$718,392 + $390,429
$1,108,821
2021
$11,238 (+1.0%)
$704,306 + $382,774
$1,087,080
2020
$11,121 (+1.8%)
$690,497 + $375,269
$1,065,766
2019
$10,926 (+1.4%)
$683,417 + $371,422
$1,054,839
2018
$10,770 (+3.4%)
$670,017 + $364,140
$1,034,157
2017
$10,413 (+164.7%)
$644,000 + $350,000
$994,000
2016
$3,934 (+1.1%)
$644,000 + $350,000
$994,000
2015
$3,891 (+1.6%)
$229,918 + $135,762
$365,680
2014
$3,829 (+0.4%)
$222,029 + $131,104
$353,133
2013
$3,812 (+3.9%)
$222,029 + $131,104
$353,133
2012
$3,668 (+2.3%)
$221,026 + $130,512
$351,538
2011
$3,586 (+2.7%)
$216,693 + $127,953
$344,646
2009
$3,490 (+3.6%)
$210,858 + $124,508
$335,366
2008
$3,368
$207,215 + $122,357
$329,572
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
1,208
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
041282011
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
May 20, 2024 • Active
Residential
Relocate the gas meter from the side of the house to the front of the house. No other changes are proposed.
Plumbing
Remodel
May 8, 2024 • Active
Residential
Remove and replace an existing electrical panel with a new 200 amp panel in the same location.
Electrical
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