271 San Rafael Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Off market mar 2013 for $880K

$2,697,720

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,881/mo

•

1,575

sq ft

271 San Rafael Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1953Year Built

6,534 sq ftLot Size

$1,713Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Mike Richardson •DRE #00635254 • Richardson Real Estate Services, Inc.

Listed by Kyle Richardson •DRE #01902531 • Richardson Real Estate Services, Inc.

Bought with Kathy Henry • Village Properties

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•Source:SBMLS #13-195

Redfin Estimate

$2,697,720

$1.8M since sold in March 2013$203K since October

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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 14.4% higher than the average sale price ($2.36M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$2,250,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,417 sq ft
117 Santa Cruz Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$2,750,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,406 sq ft
729 Juanita Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$2,518,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,432 sq ft
1321 Los Alamos Pl, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
SOLD OCT 21, 2026
$2,056,500
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,251 sq ft
1825 La Coronilla Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$2,050,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,382 sq ft
2009 Mountain Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
SOLD DEC 30, 2025
$2,525,000
F
2 beds2 baths1,348 sq ft
1322 San Miguel Ave, 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 271 San Rafael Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,592 (+1.7%)

$690,823 + $414,491

$1,105,314

2025

$11,396 (+1.8%)

$690,823 + $414,491

$1,105,314

2024

$11,199 (+1.9%)

$677,278 + $406,364

$1,083,642

2023

$10,994 (+1.8%)

$663,999 + $398,397

$1,062,396

2022

$10,804 (+2.4%)

$650,980 + $390,586

$1,041,566

2021

$10,554 (+1.0%)

$638,216 + $382,928

$1,021,144

2020

$10,444 (+1.8%)

$625,702 + $375,420

$1,001,122

2019

$10,261 (+1.4%)

$619,287 + $371,571

$990,858

2018

$10,114 (+3.4%)

$607,145 + $364,286

$971,431

2017

$9,779 (+2.0%)

$583,570 + $350,142

$933,712

2016

$9,583 (+1.1%)

$583,570 + $350,142

$933,712

2015

$9,477 (+1.7%)

$572,128 + $343,277

$915,405

2014

$9,321 (+216.1%)

$552,497 + $331,498

$883,995

2013

$2,949 (+4.2%)

$552,497 + $331,498

$883,995

2012

$2,829 (+5.1%)

$109,351 + $159,870

$269,221

2011

$2,693 (+0.7%)

$107,207 + $156,736

$263,943

2009

$2,675 (+4.1%)

$104,320 + $152,515

$256,835

2008

$2,569

$102,518 + $149,881

$252,399

Tax history for 271 San Rafael Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,592 (+1.7%)

$690,823 + $414,491

$1,105,314

2025

$11,396 (+1.8%)

$690,823 + $414,491

$1,105,314

2024

$11,199 (+1.9%)

$677,278 + $406,364

$1,083,642

2023

$10,994 (+1.8%)

$663,999 + $398,397

$1,062,396

2022

$10,804 (+2.4%)

$650,980 + $390,586

$1,041,566

2021

$10,554 (+1.0%)

$638,216 + $382,928

$1,021,144

2020

$10,444 (+1.8%)

$625,702 + $375,420

$1,001,122

2019

$10,261 (+1.4%)

$619,287 + $371,571

$990,858

2018

$10,114 (+3.4%)

$607,145 + $364,286

$971,431

2017

$9,779 (+2.0%)

$583,570 + $350,142

$933,712

2016

$9,583 (+1.1%)

$583,570 + $350,142

$933,712

2015

$9,477 (+1.7%)

$572,128 + $343,277

$915,405

2014

$9,321 (+216.1%)

$552,497 + $331,498

$883,995

2013

$2,949 (+4.2%)

$552,497 + $331,498

$883,995

2012

$2,829 (+5.1%)

$109,351 + $159,870

$269,221

2011

$2,693 (+0.7%)

$107,207 + $156,736

$263,943

2009

$2,675 (+4.1%)

$104,320 + $152,515

$256,835

2008

$2,569

$102,518 + $149,881

$252,399

*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

Year renovated

2020

Sq. Ft.

1,575

Year built

1953

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Barbara County

APN

045141001

Parking Spaces

Basement

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Views

Last updated by owner on Feb 23, 2020.

May 20, 2019 • Final

Residential revision

Revise plans to include window and door changes. Add new dark sky lights to the rear elevation, a gable vent, and exterior lights.

Remodel

Mar 1, 2019 • Final

Residential alteration

Extend the front door landing and handrails. Add an eyebrow roof above the garage door and install new exterior lighting. Remove and infill windows in the master bedroom, replace existing windows and doors with new units, and install new trim. Reskin the building with cementitious shingle siding, install a new standing seam metal roof, and replace the gutters.

Remodel

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Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Room Information
Loft

Dining Information
In Kitchen
Dining Area

Interior Features
Laundry Features: Gas Hookup, In Garage
Appliances: Gas Stove
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood

Exterior

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

Property Information
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Good
Levels: Two

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

Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air

Utilities Information
Sewer: Sewer Hookup

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Pets Allowed: Yes

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

Location Information
Cross Street: San Miguel

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,575
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 2020
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 045141001
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views

Home facts updated by owner on Feb 23, 2020

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

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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

$2.56M – $3.10M

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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
263 San Rafael Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1070 Sq. Ft.	$2,245,040
1354 San Rafael Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1068 Sq. Ft.	$2,079,697
255 San Rafael Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1153 Sq. Ft.	$2,207,382
257 Los Alamos Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1373 Sq. Ft.	$2,264,223
1407 San Miguel Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1404 Sq. Ft.	$2,568,896

Address	Redfin Estimate
262 San Rafael Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1320 Sq. Ft.	$2,439,169
249 San Rafael Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1035 Sq. Ft.	$1,883,402
267 San Rafael Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1391 Sq. Ft.	$2,307,748
1350 San Rafael Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1068 Sq. Ft.	$2,397,202
1406 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2120 Sq. Ft.	$3,382,472
261 Los Alamos Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1035 Sq. Ft.	$1,947,219
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