263 San Rafael Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93109-2079

Off market jun 2002 for $727K

$2,245,040

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,858/mo

•

1,070

sq ft

263 San Rafael Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93109-2079

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1954Year Built

$2,098Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Scott Williams •DRE #00628741 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Bought with Victor Plana •DRE #00756249 • Coldwell Banker Realty

Redfin checked: a few seconds ago

•Source:SBMLS #02-924

Redfin Estimate

$2,245,040

$1.5M since sold in June 2002$106K since October

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This home's estimate is 3.8% higher than the average sale price ($2.16M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD FEB 9, 2026
$2,300,000
A
3 beds1 bath— sq ft
246 San Julian Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
SOLD APR 10, 2026
$1,945,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,320 sq ft
262 San Rafael Ave, 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 MAY 13, 2026
$1,850,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,192 sq ft
274 Coleman Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$1,881,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,158 sq ft
354 Palisades Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

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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

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3 MoM

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Sale history for 263 San Rafael Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,488 (+1.7%)

$866,426 + $229,026

$1,095,452

2025

$11,294 (+1.8%)

$866,426 + $229,026

$1,095,452

2024

$11,099 (+1.9%)

$849,438 + $224,536

$1,073,974

2023

$10,896 (+1.8%)

$832,783 + $220,134

$1,052,917

2022

$10,707 (+2.4%)

$816,454 + $215,818

$1,032,272

2021

$10,459 (+1.0%)

$800,446 + $211,587

$1,012,033

2020

$10,351 (+1.8%)

$784,751 + $207,439

$992,190

2019

$10,169 (+1.4%)

$776,705 + $205,312

$982,017

2018

$10,024 (+3.4%)

$761,476 + $201,287

$962,763

2017

$9,691 (+2.0%)

$731,908 + $193,472

$925,380

2016

$9,498 (+1.1%)

$731,908 + $193,472

$925,380

2015

$9,393 (+1.7%)

$717,557 + $189,679

$907,236

2014

$9,238 (+0.4%)

$692,935 + $183,171

$876,106

2013

$9,197 (+3.3%)

$692,935 + $183,171

$876,106

2012

$8,902 (+2.3%)

$689,804 + $182,344

$872,148

2011

$8,698 (+0.6%)

$676,279 + $178,769

$855,048

2009

$8,642 (+2.7%)

$658,064 + $173,955

$832,019

2008

$8,419

$646,695 + $170,950

$817,645

Tax history for 263 San Rafael Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,488 (+1.7%)

$866,426 + $229,026

$1,095,452

2025

$11,294 (+1.8%)

$866,426 + $229,026

$1,095,452

2024

$11,099 (+1.9%)

$849,438 + $224,536

$1,073,974

2023

$10,896 (+1.8%)

$832,783 + $220,134

$1,052,917

2022

$10,707 (+2.4%)

$816,454 + $215,818

$1,032,272

2021

$10,459 (+1.0%)

$800,446 + $211,587

$1,012,033

2020

$10,351 (+1.8%)

$784,751 + $207,439

$992,190

2019

$10,169 (+1.4%)

$776,705 + $205,312

$982,017

2018

$10,024 (+3.4%)

$761,476 + $201,287

$962,763

2017

$9,691 (+2.0%)

$731,908 + $193,472

$925,380

2016

$9,498 (+1.1%)

$731,908 + $193,472

$925,380

2015

$9,393 (+1.7%)

$717,557 + $189,679

$907,236

2014

$9,238 (+0.4%)

$692,935 + $183,171

$876,106

2013

$9,197 (+3.3%)

$692,935 + $183,171

$876,106

2012

$8,902 (+2.3%)

$689,804 + $182,344

$872,148

2011

$8,698 (+0.6%)

$676,279 + $178,769

$855,048

2009

$8,642 (+2.7%)

$658,064 + $173,955

$832,019

2008

$8,419

$646,695 + $170,950

$817,645

*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

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,534 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1953

Sq. Ft.

1,035

Year built

1953

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Barbara County

APN

045141003

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Nov 10, 2026.

Mar 1, 2019 • Final

Historic permits

Remove and replace existing gas and water lines and relocate them to a new location.

Plumbing

Mar 1, 2019 • Final

Historic permits

Upgrade the existing electrical meter to a new overhead service and replace existing knob and tube wiring with new electrical wiring.

Electrical

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

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Dining Information
In Kitchen

Interior Features
Laundry Features: In Garage
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile

Exterior

Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Raised
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Stucco
Roof: Composition

Property Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Fair
Levels: Single Story

Lot Information
View: Ocean
Lot Features: Level, Near Public Transit
Zoning: E-3

Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Wall

Utilities Information
Sewer: Sewer Hookup

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Washington
Middle Or Junior School: LaColina
High School: S.B. Sr.

Location Information
Cross Street: San Miguel
Directions: San Rafael connects Cliff Drive to Shoreline Drive at the west end of Shoreline Park.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,035
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1953
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 045141003

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 • 1.9mi

6/10

San Marcos Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi

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 • 93109-2079

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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

$2.13M – $2.58M

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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
259 San Rafael Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2221 Sq. Ft.	$3,591,816
1358 San Rafael Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3263 Sq. Ft.	$3,891,785
255 San Rafael Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1153 Sq. Ft.	$2,207,382
249 Los Alamos Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1455 Sq. Ft.	$2,182,864
261 Los Alamos Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1035 Sq. Ft.	$1,947,219

Address	Redfin Estimate
262 San Rafael Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1320 Sq. Ft.	$2,439,169
245 San Rafael Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1225 Sq. Ft.	$2,000,490
267 San Rafael Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1391 Sq. Ft.	$2,307,748
270 San Rafael Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1455 Sq. Ft.	$2,402,760
1406 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2120 Sq. Ft.	$3,382,472
253 Los Alamos Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2630 Sq. Ft.	$3,338,464
1346 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 882 Sq. Ft.	$1,898,703

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271 San Rafael Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1575 Sq. Ft.	$2,697,720
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