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Off Market Oct 2022 for $2.9M

$3,270,699

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $17,551/mo

•

2,350

sq ft

540 Ricardo Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

About this home

Enjoy ocean and island views from both levels of this Cape Cod style Mesa home featuring three ensuite bedrooms and a fourth bedroom/office with access to the fourth full bath. Solar water system helps heat the spa and pool, and a solar PV system keeps your electric bill in check. Just two blocks to the Mesa shopping area which includes two grocery stores, several restaurants, coffee shops, CVS, retail and more. Home is in the Washington School attendance area.

Single-familyProperty Type

1957Year Built

6,969 sq ftLot Size

$1,392Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Tim Johnson •DRE #01426239 • Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

Bought with Randy Freed & Kellie Clénet Kellie Clenet • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

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•Source:SBMLS #22-2415

Redfin Estimate

$3,270,699

$346K since sold in October 2022$14K since August

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This home's estimate is 2.4% lower than the average sale price ($3.35M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$2,450,000
A
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SOLD APR 7, 2026
$2,200,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,410 sq ft
735 Juanita Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$3,668,320
C
5 beds4 baths3,417 sq ft
1624 Shoreline Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
SOLD JAN 27, 2026
$2,900,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,107 sq ft
245 Cordova Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
SOLD JAN 15, 2026
$4,295,000
E
4 beds3 baths— sq ft
704 Island View Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$4,595,000
F
4 beds4.5 baths3,148 sq ft
305 Mesa Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

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Market trends in 93109, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.3%

+0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$2.0M

$557K MoM

Avg. days on market

28d

4 days MoM

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Sale history for 540 Ricardo Ave

Date

Event

Price

SBMLS #22-2415

Oct 4, 2022

Sold

$2,925,000

$1,245/sq ft

Aug 29, 2022

Pending

—

Aug 17, 2022

Contingent

—

Jul 16, 2022

Listed

$3,150,000

$1,340/sq ft

SBMLS #09-3306

Apr 2, 2010

Sold

$1,115,000

$474/sq ft

Sep 22, 2009

Listed

$1,199,000

$510/sq ft

+12

SBMLS #09-3235

Sep 16, 2009

Listed

$1,299,000

$553/sq ft

SBMLS #08-4080

Nov 8, 2008

Listed

$1,350,000

$574/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 31, 1991

Sold

$390,000

$166/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 5, 1988

Sold

$294,500

$125/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$32,124 (+1.7%)

$1,804,053 + $1,299,979

$3,104,032

2024

$31,575 (+1.8%)

$1,768,680 + $1,274,490

$3,043,170

2023

$31,003 (+115.9%)

$1,734,000 + $1,249,500

$2,983,500

2022

$14,360 (+2.4%)

$1,700,000 + $1,225,000

$2,925,000

2021

$14,028 (+1.0%)

$711,573 + $644,671

$1,356,244

2020

$13,883 (+1.8%)

$697,621 + $632,031

$1,329,652

2019

$13,640 (+1.4%)

$690,468 + $625,551

$1,316,019

2018

$13,446 (+3.4%)

$676,930 + $613,286

$1,290,216

2017

$13,000 (+2.3%)

$650,645 + $589,472

$1,240,117

2016

$12,710 (+9.8%)

$650,645 + $589,472

$1,240,117

2015

$11,571 (+4.7%)

$637,888 + $577,914

$1,215,802

2014

$11,051 (+9.9%)

$550,000 + $499,000

$1,049,000

2013

$10,055 (+1.2%)

$550,000 + $499,000

$1,049,000

2012

$9,931 (−9.7%)

$500,000 + $454,000

$954,000

2011

$10,996 (+34.7%)

$500,000 + $454,000

$954,000

2009

$8,165 (+2.7%)

$315,083 + $470,941

$786,024

2008

$7,951

$309,640 + $462,804

$772,444

Tax history for 540 Ricardo Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$32,124 (+1.7%)

$1,804,053 + $1,299,979

$3,104,032

2024

$31,575 (+1.8%)

$1,768,680 + $1,274,490

$3,043,170

2023

$31,003 (+115.9%)

$1,734,000 + $1,249,500

$2,983,500

2022

$14,360 (+2.4%)

$1,700,000 + $1,225,000

$2,925,000

2021

$14,028 (+1.0%)

$711,573 + $644,671

$1,356,244

2020

$13,883 (+1.8%)

$697,621 + $632,031

$1,329,652

2019

$13,640 (+1.4%)

$690,468 + $625,551

$1,316,019

2018

$13,446 (+3.4%)

$676,930 + $613,286

$1,290,216

2017

$13,000 (+2.3%)

$650,645 + $589,472

$1,240,117

2016

$12,710 (+9.8%)

$650,645 + $589,472

$1,240,117

2015

$11,571 (+4.7%)

$637,888 + $577,914

$1,215,802

2014

$11,051 (+9.9%)

$550,000 + $499,000

$1,049,000

2013

$10,055 (+1.2%)

$550,000 + $499,000

$1,049,000

2012

$9,931 (−9.7%)

$500,000 + $454,000

$954,000

2011

$10,996 (+34.7%)

$500,000 + $454,000

$954,000

2009

$8,165 (+2.7%)

$315,083 + $470,941

$786,024

2008

$7,951

$309,640 + $462,804

$772,444

*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
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,970 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1985

Sq. Ft.

2,350

Year built

1957

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Barbara County

APN

035131002

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.

RS-15

One-Family Residence Zone

This zone is intended to provide areas for single-unit housing on individual lots at appropriate low densities of one unit per legal lot with allowances for an Accessory Dwelling Unit or Two-Unit Residential Development when certain standards are met. Designators (e.g. -25, -15) refer to minimum lot size in thousands of square ft or, in the case of RS-1A, acres. The regulations for the RS Zone are intended to limit activities which would be inharmonious with or injurious to the preservation and character of a residential environment. Nonresidential uses are limited to those that support daily life of neighborhoods and complement surrounding residential development. Nonresidential uses are strictly limited in order to mitigate impacts associated with nonresidential uses such as: traffic, increased parking demand, light, glare, and noise.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior

Aug 15, 2019 • Final

Mechanical

Install a new ductless mini-split heating and air conditioning system in an existing single-family home.

HVAC

Mar 1, 2019 • Final

Historic permits

Install solar panels for a previously approved swimming pool and spa.

Electrical

Pool and hot tub

Solar

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 #2, Interior Access, Attached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4

Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, LR
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Oven/Bltin, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Rev Osmosis, Solar Hot Wtr, Washer, Wtr Softener/Owned
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Wood, Tile

Exterior

Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Pool, Patio Open, SPA-Outside, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: BCK
Construction Materials: Wood Shingles, Stucco
Roof: Composition

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

Lot Information
View: Islands, Ocean
Lot Features: Near Public Transit
Zoning: E-1

Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Other
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air

Utilities Information
Sewer: Sewer Hookup

Location

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

Location Information
Road Frontage Type: Easement
Cross Street: Meigs Rd

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,350
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 035131002

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Washington Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi

6/10

La Cumbre Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi

6/10

San Marcos Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.4mi

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

7 days above 84° expected this year, 20 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.

9.9 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$3.11M – $3.76M

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Home values near 540 Ricardo Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
569 Ricardo Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1316 Sq. Ft.	$2,423,772
564 Ricardo Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1725 Sq. Ft.	$2,111,438

Address	Redfin Estimate
575 Ricardo Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1508 Sq. Ft.	$2,215,440
560 Ricardo Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1492 Sq. Ft.	$2,155,565

Address	Redfin Estimate
570 Ricardo Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1701 Sq. Ft.	$2,061,405
530 Ricardo Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1435 Sq. Ft.	$2,921,465

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