255 San Rafael Ave is a 1,153 square foot house on a 6,970 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on April 09, 1985 for $153,500. Based on Redfin's Santa Barbara data, we estimate the home's value is $2,207,382.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
6,970 sq ftLot Size
$1,914Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$2,207,382
$2.1M since sold in April 1985$95K since October
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This home's estimate is 0.5% lower than the average sale price ($2.22M) of 6 comparable homes.
*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
Construct an addition to the house along with two rear decks and a front porch. Reroof the entire house and install a spa on the rear deck.
Addition
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Historic permits
Remove existing roofing materials and install new composition shingles over existing solid sheathing to match the existing roof.
Roofing
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Property details
Interior
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 3
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Contemporary
Construction Type: Frame
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Building Type: Detached
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MARINE TERRACE ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,153
Building Sq. Ft: 2,061
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: MARINE TERRACE ADD LOT 464 BLK Y
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,970
Legal Lot Number: 464
Legal Block Number: Y
Municipality Name: CITY OF SANTA BARBARA CITY
Acres: 0.16
Depth Footage: 120
Front Footage: 60
Zoning Code: E-3/S-D-3
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: CITY OF SANTA BARBARA CITY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,153
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 045141005
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
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La Cumbre Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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San Marcos Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi
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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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$2.10M – $2.54M
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