This charming beach cottage on the much-desired Mesa neighborhood of Santa Barbara boasts 3 bedrooms, 1 and a half baths, a 2 car garage, and a professional artist's studio in the back—perfect for a home office or conversion into an ADU. The property nears the ocean-front Douglas Family Preserve and sits on a quiet cul-de-sac. Sitting in an ideal position near shopping centers, the Mesa Lane beach steps, Hendy's Beach, and Elings Park, this property is not one to miss! New flooring and fresh interior paint have just been added, as well as the installation of new kitchen countertops and bathroom vanities. With its close proximity to nature trails and fully fenced backyard, this house would be great for pet owners.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$2,067Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Alemann & Associates Alemann•DRE #01925020• Alemann and Associates
Bought with Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group•DRE #01426886• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
This charming beach cottage on the much-desired Mesa neighborhood of Santa Barbara boasts 3 bedrooms, 1 and a half baths, a 2 car garage, and a professional artist's studio in the backperfect for a home office or conversion into an ADU. The property nears the ocean-front Douglas Family Preserve and sits on a quiet cul-de-sac. Sitting in an ideal position near shopping centers, the Mesa Lane beach steps, Hendy's Beach, and Elings Park, this property is not one to miss! New flooring and fresh interior paint have just been added, as well as the installation of new kitchen countertops and bathroom vanities. With its close proximity to nature trails and fully fenced backyard, this house would be great for pet owners.
SBMLS #20-4213
Nov 13, 2020
Sold
$1,353,000
$1,291/sq ft
Oct 29, 2020
Pending
—
Oct 26, 2020
Listed
$1,250,000
$1,193/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,484 (+1.7%)
$855,661 + $638,157
$1,493,818
2024
$15,219 (+1.8%)
$838,884 + $625,645
$1,464,529
2023
$14,943 (+1.7%)
$822,436 + $613,378
$1,435,814
2022
$14,687 (+2.3%)
$806,310 + $601,351
$1,407,661
2021
$14,349 (+1,535.7%)
$790,500 + $589,560
$1,380,060
2020
$877 (+1.9%)
$775,000 + $578,000
$1,353,000
2019
$861 (+1.7%)
$34,405 + $51,868
$86,273
2018
$847 (+3.6%)
$33,731 + $50,851
$84,582
2017
$817 (−7.6%)
$32,422 + $48,877
$81,299
2016
$884 (+1.1%)
$32,422 + $48,877
$81,299
2015
$874 (+1.6%)
$31,787 + $47,919
$79,706
2014
$860 (+0.4%)
$30,697 + $46,276
$76,973
2013
$857 (+8.0%)
$30,697 + $46,276
$76,973
2012
$793 (+2.4%)
$30,559 + $46,067
$76,626
2011
$775 (+0.8%)
$29,960 + $45,164
$75,124
2009
$769 (+9.7%)
$29,154 + $43,949
$73,103
2008
$701
$28,651 + $43,191
$71,842
Tax history for 2609 Murrell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,484 (+1.7%)
$855,661 + $638,157
$1,493,818
2024
$15,219 (+1.8%)
$838,884 + $625,645
$1,464,529
2023
$14,943 (+1.7%)
$822,436 + $613,378
$1,435,814
2022
$14,687 (+2.3%)
$806,310 + $601,351
$1,407,661
2021
$14,349 (+1,535.7%)
$790,500 + $589,560
$1,380,060
2020
$877 (+1.9%)
$775,000 + $578,000
$1,353,000
2019
$861 (+1.7%)
$34,405 + $51,868
$86,273
2018
$847 (+3.6%)
$33,731 + $50,851
$84,582
2017
$817 (−7.6%)
$32,422 + $48,877
$81,299
2016
$884 (+1.1%)
$32,422 + $48,877
$81,299
2015
$874 (+1.6%)
$31,787 + $47,919
$79,706
2014
$860 (+0.4%)
$30,697 + $46,276
$76,973
2013
$857 (+8.0%)
$30,697 + $46,276
$76,973
2012
$793 (+2.4%)
$30,559 + $46,067
$76,626
2011
$775 (+0.8%)
$29,960 + $45,164
$75,124
2009
$769 (+9.7%)
$29,154 + $43,949
$73,103
2008
$701
$28,651 + $43,191
$71,842
*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
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
1,048
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
041281030
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Historic permits
Construct a new wood fence at the rear property line. Increase the height of the existing wood fence along the side property line and install a new gate.
Grading
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Historic permits
Remove two layers of existing composition roofing and replace with new composition shingles.
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
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gar #1, Gar #2, Attached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Room Information
Family Room 2
Art Studio 2
Dining Information
Dining Area
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Range
Flooring: Laminate
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Dog Run, Lawn, Fenced: BCK
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Slate
Property Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: Other, Shed(s)
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Zoning: Other
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Monroe
Middle Or Junior School: LaCumbre
High School: San Marcos
Location Information
Cross Street: Linda Rd
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,048
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 041281030
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Monroe Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
La Cumbre Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
6/10
San Marcos Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi
8/10
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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
7 days above 84° 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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Estimated sale price
$2.06M – $2.49M
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