Super charming Alta Mesa gem just minutes from the ocean! Set back from the street, down a long and newly paved driveway, this single story home offers both privacy and prime convenience. Enter the home to find a modern and flowing floorpan with views of the lush backyard though stunning floor to ceiling windows. Open concept kitchen, living, and dining area all lead out to the spacious covered back patio, peaceful yard and sitting deck - ideal for summer barbecues & outdoor dining. Updated kitchen features granite counters, newer cabinetry, breakfast bar, and stainless appliances. Down the hall you'll find the guest bath, and three light and bright bedrooms w/ all new carpet, including the master with ensuite bathroom. Down the hall you'll find the guest bath, and three light and bright bedrooms with fresh new carpet, including the master with ensuite bathroom. The fourth bedroom with back patio access makes for a dreamy home office or den. Newly landscaped, fresh paint inside and out, new lighting fixtures and hardware throughout. Conveniently located a mile from the ocean, and just walking distance to shopping, coffee shops, restaurants and parks.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
7,840 sq ftLot Size
$1,383Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Laura Darrah•DRE #01994033• LIV Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Dylan Ward•DRE #01472452• Hayes Commercial Group
3D Virtual Tour: https://bit.ly/3aI5nfPSuper charming Alta Mesa gem just minutes from the ocean! Set back from the street, down a long and newly paved driveway, this single story home offers both privacy and prime convenience. Enter the home to find a modern flowing floorpan, and views of the lush and peaceful backyard though stunning floor to ceiling windows. Open concept kitchen, living, and dining area all lead out to the spacious covered patio, private backyard and sitting deck- Ideal for summer barbecues, and outdoor dining. Modern kitchen is updated with granite counters, newer cabinetry, breakfast bar, and stainless appliances complete with Viking range and oven. Down the hall you'll find the guest bath, and three light and bright bedrooms with fresh new carpet, including the master with ensuite bathroom. The fourth bedroom with back patio access makes for a dreamy home office or den. Newly landscaped, fresh paint inside and out, new lighting fixtures and hardware throughout. Conveniently located a mile from the ocean, and just walking distance to shopping, coffee shops, restaurants and parks.
SBMLS #05-3398
Dec 20, 2005
Sold
$895,000
$660/sq ft
Oct 29, 2005
Listing Removed
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Sep 7, 2005
Listed
$899,900
$663/sq ft
Better location than address suggests, off the street. Low price, big house, and is cosmetic fixer. Owner occ, not tenant, so maintained, not beat up. Has ocean view, high ceilings, big patio. Good front turn around so cars never back into traffic. Lots of shielding from Rd. Original, clean, but very dated, (shag cpts) neighbors have big remodels w/much more value. Garage 1/2 converted w/permit
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,311 (+1.8%)
$725,085 + $372,078
$1,097,163
2024
$11,116 (+1.9%)
$710,868 + $364,783
$1,075,651
2023
$10,913 (+1.8%)
$696,930 + $357,631
$1,054,561
2022
$10,724 (+2.4%)
$683,265 + $350,619
$1,033,884
2021
$10,476 (+15.4%)
$669,868 + $343,745
$1,013,613
2020
$9,081 (−0.2%)
$656,734 + $337,005
$993,739
2019
$9,101 (+1.5%)
$651,000 + $211,000
$862,000
2018
$8,970 (+6.5%)
$651,000 + $211,000
$862,000
2017
$8,426 (+4.8%)
$608,000 + $197,000
$805,000
2016
$8,038 (+9.5%)
$608,000 + $197,000
$805,000
2015
$7,338 (+4.6%)
$579,000 + $188,000
$767,000
2014
$7,014 (+10.0%)
$501,000 + $163,000
$664,000
2013
$6,375 (+1.5%)
$501,000 + $163,000
$664,000
2012
$6,282 (−9.5%)
$455,000 + $148,000
$603,000
2011
$6,944 (−10.5%)
$455,000 + $148,000
$603,000
2009
$7,762 (−12.5%)
$531,100 + $172,960
$704,060
2008
$8,867
$649,000 + $212,000
$861,000
Tax history for 838 Meigs Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,311 (+1.8%)
$725,085 + $372,078
$1,097,163
2024
$11,116 (+1.9%)
$710,868 + $364,783
$1,075,651
2023
$10,913 (+1.8%)
$696,930 + $357,631
$1,054,561
2022
$10,724 (+2.4%)
$683,265 + $350,619
$1,033,884
2021
$10,476 (+15.4%)
$669,868 + $343,745
$1,013,613
2020
$9,081 (−0.2%)
$656,734 + $337,005
$993,739
2019
$9,101 (+1.5%)
$651,000 + $211,000
$862,000
2018
$8,970 (+6.5%)
$651,000 + $211,000
$862,000
2017
$8,426 (+4.8%)
$608,000 + $197,000
$805,000
2016
$8,038 (+9.5%)
$608,000 + $197,000
$805,000
2015
$7,338 (+4.6%)
$579,000 + $188,000
$767,000
2014
$7,014 (+10.0%)
$501,000 + $163,000
$664,000
2013
$6,375 (+1.5%)
$501,000 + $163,000
$664,000
2012
$6,282 (−9.5%)
$455,000 + $148,000
$603,000
2011
$6,944 (−10.5%)
$455,000 + $148,000
$603,000
2009
$7,762 (−12.5%)
$531,100 + $172,960
$704,060
2008
$8,867
$649,000 + $212,000
$861,000
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1957
Sq. Ft.
1,357
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
035073015
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
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Historic permits
Remove and replace the existing composition roof with a new composition roof of the same material and color.
Roofing
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gar #1
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Dining Information
Dining Area
Breakfast Bar
Interior Features
Laundry Features: 220V Elect, Gas Hookup
Fireplace Features: LR
Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dishwasher
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio Covered, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Fenced: BCK
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Composition
Property Information
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Excellent, Good
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Zoning: E-3
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Washington
Middle Or Junior School: LaCumbre
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: La Coronilla
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,357
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1957
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 035073015
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Washington Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
La Cumbre Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
San Marcos Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi
8/10
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 84° expected this year, 17 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
$1.78M – $2.16M
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