Classic 1940s home on Santa Barbara's sought-after Mesa, just one block from Shoreline Park. Set on a spacious south facing quarter-acre parcel, this charming property is brimming with potential. The home features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, original oak floors, and a cozy brick fireplace anchoring the living room. A steeply pitched roof adds character, while the attached two-car garage and generous off-street parking provide convenience and functionality.
This is a rare opportunity to restore and reimagine a true Santa Barbara original. Whether you're dreaming of a full renovation or preserving its vintage charm, this Mesa property offers the perfect starting point.
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$2,550,000
1527 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
4beds
1,728sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
0.28 Acres Lot
$2,624,700 Zestimate®
$1,476/sqft
$7,736 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,624,700
$2.34M - $2.94M
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Carey Kendall 00753349 805-689-6262,
Village Properties,
John P Henderson 00780607,
Village Properties
Bought with:
Bartron Real Estate Group, 01005021 / 01950975 / 00966870 / 01976075
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 25-1963
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,728
- Total interior livable area: 1,728 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 045181003
- Zoning: Other
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1947
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: 20 - Mesa
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,476/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,601,000
- Date on market: 5/16/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 6 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Ctnl
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/19/2025 | Listing removed | $7,200$4/sqft |
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| 7/6/2025 | Listed for rent | $7,200$4/sqft |
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| 6/13/2025 | Sold | $2,550,000+2.2%$1,476/sqft |
Source:  SBMLS #25-1963 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2025 | Pending sale | $2,495,000$1,444/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #25-1963 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2025 | Contingent | $2,495,000$1,444/sqft |
Source:  North Santa Barbara County MLS #25000982 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,495,000+878.4%$1,444/sqft |
Source: North Santa Barbara County MLS #25000982 Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2008 | Sold | $255,000+104%$148/sqft |
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| 10/10/2005 | Sold | $125,000$72/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $2,601,000 +483.1% |
| 2025 | $26,925 +476.8% | $446,100 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,668 +1.9% | $437,354 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,583 +1.8% | $428,780 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,503 +2.4% | $420,374 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,399 +1% | $412,132 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,353 +1.8% | $407,907 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,277 +1.4% | $399,910 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,216 +3.4% | $392,070 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,077 +0.7% | $384,383 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,051 +2.7% | $376,847 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,942 | $371,188 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,942 | $363,918 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $355,173 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $348,210 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $345,609 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $346,432 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $339,641 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $332,982 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $326,454 +332.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $75,453 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $72,620 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $71,197 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $69,802 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $68,434 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: East Mesa
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10La Cumbre Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2 mi
- 8/10San Marcos Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Washington
- Middle: S.B. Jr.
- High: S.B. Sr.
Source: SBMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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