Available now, furnished or unfurnished, long-term.Live the quintessential Santa Barbara coastal lifestyle in this beautifully remodeled single-story California Cottage, just one block from Mesa Lane Beach. Fully furnished and brimming with charm, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,616 square feet of thoughtfully curated living space, updated by local VE Builders in 2022. The extensive renovation included a newer gourmet kitchen, formal dining room, private primary suite wing, and all-new plumbing, water, and electrical systems. Enjoy seamless indoor-outdoor living with features like a gas firepit, heated outdoor shower, hot tub, and a Bocce Ball court, all surrounded by fruit trees and raised planter beds. A fully restored 1953 Rainbow vintage trailer is tucked away in the backyard perfect for guests or a quiet retreat. Additional amenities include solar power, a 2-car attached carport, and proximity to the dog-friendly Douglas Preserve, world-class beaches, and the vibrant Mesa Village. This is coastal California living at its finest.
Amenities
In-unit amenities
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Patio
Community amenities
Furnished Available
Pet Friendly
Unique amenities
Hot Tub
Private Yard
Fees and policies
PetsDogs allowed
Dogs allowed
Parking
Type
Garage Lot
Type
Covered Lot
carport
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Property details
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: PALISADES 02
Building Sq. Ft: 1,616
Legal Description: PALISADES TR 2 LOT 19 BLK I
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,841
Legal Lot Number: 19
Legal Block Number: I
Municipality Name: CITY OF SANTA BARBARA CITY
Acres: 0.18
Depth Footage: 105
Front Footage: 75
Zoning Code: E-3/S-D-3
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: CITY OF SANTA BARBARA CITY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,616
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1957
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 041323006
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Sale and tax history for 308 Cooper Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
SBMLS #22-3719
Jan 25, 2023
Sold
$2,335,000
$1,445/sq ft
Dec 23, 2022
Contingent
—
Dec 2, 2022
Price Changed
$2,650,000
$1,640/sq ft
Nov 14, 2022
Listed
$2,750,000
$1,702/sq ft
+37
Location, style and income! Highly sought-after Santa Barbara West Mesa destination home, just one block to Mesa Lane Beach. A rare California coastal gem and successful vacation rental with solid 4.9 star rated Airbnb income generation. Single level 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,616sf open concept floor plan graced with epic indoor-outdoor flow. Extensive modern remodel completed by local VE Builders in March 2022. Clean chic finishes including all new gourmet kitchen design, formal dining room, private master suite wing, new plumbing, water, and electrical systems. Turnkey beach retreat ideal for those that seek the low-profile Mesa lifestyle, only 5 minutes from Downtown SB. A forever home perfectly located near the dog friendly Douglas Preserve, World-Class Beaches, and the bustling Mesa Village. Need a 4th bedroom and/or some extra space for kids or guests? Well lucky you, kick back in the fully restored 1953 Rainbow vintage trailer tucked away in the rear yard.
SBMLS #14-333
May 9, 2014
Sold
$1,010,000
$625/sq ft
Apr 28, 2014
Price Changed
$1,050,000
$650/sq ft
Apr 28, 2014
Contingent
—
Apr 2, 2014
Price Changed
$1,075,000
$665/sq ft
Feb 28, 2014
Price Changed
$1,095,000
$678/sq ft
Feb 3, 2014
Listed
$1,150,000
$712/sq ft
+13
Beachouse, near 2 beaches, 4 parks and the Mesa village shopping centers. This home has been partially updated and features wood floors, granite kitchen counters,& back yard deck accessible from 3 rooms. Garage conversion to more living space with permits. Den could be 4th BR or DR. Ocean breezes, sunshine, sunsets, great weather, fresh air! See 'documents' for more info (pest, ZIR, prelim).
SBMLS #99-1457
Jun 28, 1999
Sold
$470,000
$291/sq ft
Jun 25, 1999
Listing Removed
—
May 26, 1999
Listed
$479,000
$296/sq ft
Public Records
May 27, 1983
Sold
$137,000
$85/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$25,580 (+1.7%)
$1,485,691 + $992,229
$2,477,920
2024
$25,141 (+98.9%)
$1,456,560 + $972,774
$2,429,334
2023
$12,640 (+1.7%)
$1,428,000 + $953,700
$2,381,700
2022
$12,423 (+2.4%)
$706,952 + $483,084
$1,190,036
2021
$12,137 (+1.0%)
$693,091 + $473,612
$1,166,703
2020
$12,012 (+1.8%)
$679,501 + $464,326
$1,143,827
2019
$11,803 (+1.4%)
$672,534 + $459,565
$1,132,099
2018
$11,636 (+3.4%)
$659,348 + $450,554
$1,109,902
2017
$11,252 (+2.2%)
$633,746 + $433,059
$1,066,805
2016
$11,014 (+1.1%)
$633,746 + $433,059
$1,066,805
2015
$10,894 (+62.0%)
$621,320 + $424,568
$1,045,888
2014
$6,726 (+0.4%)
$287,741 + $348,765
$636,506
2013
$6,696 (+3.5%)
$287,741 + $348,765
$636,506
2012
$6,471 (+2.3%)
$286,441 + $347,189
$633,630
2011
$6,323 (+0.7%)
$280,825 + $340,382
$621,207
2009
$6,282 (+2.9%)
$273,262 + $331,214
$604,476
2008
$6,105
$268,542 + $325,492
$594,034
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
7/10
Monroe Elementary School
Public, K-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
6/10
La Cumbre Junior High School
Public, 7-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
8/10
San Marcos Senior High School
Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 4.2mi
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About
Palisades
Palisades, located between West Beach and the Lower Riviera, is a coastal and hillside Santa Barbara neighborhood with ocean-view bluffs and a walkable downtown edge. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the State Street and Cabrillo Boulevard gateway, where beach traffic, hotel terraces, and café patios set a steady, sunlit pace. Spanish Colonial Revival cottages and mid-century condos share streets that slope toward the waterfront and up toward Alameda Park. The shoreline path and palm-lined parks shape daily routines with bikes, strollers, and sunset walkers. Cultural touchstones like the Santa Barbara Bowl, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and The Granada Theatre anchor nights out without leaving the grid. Between the beach and the Arts District, the mood reads polished, outdoorsy, and quietly social.
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Public facts and zoning for 308 Cooper Rd
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq. Ft.
1,616
Stories
—
Lot Size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1956
Year Renovated
1957
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
041323006
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026.
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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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