Set above the street behind a charming white picket fence, this exceptional Alta Mesa ocean-view home offers a rare combination of location, privacy, views, updated condition and sought-after Washington School District. Located in a quiet section of the Upper Mesa with no through streets, the home is within walking distance of Mesa shops and restaurants. The backyard features gardens with trellis, lawn area, built-in barbecue and beautiful ocean and island views. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home has ocean views from each bedroom. It features a separate primary suite with vaulted ceilings. Both the kitchen & bathrooms have been thoughtfully updated. High ceilings enhance the living room, creating an open and spacious feeling. In excellent condition, this is a truly a bright and cheerful home. Set above the street behind a charming white picket fence and mature pepper tree, the property offers wonderful privacy from neighboring homes. An excellent Upper Mesa location combining ocean and island views, privacy, neighborhood charm and convenient access to everything the Mesa has to offer.
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$2,395,000
648 Surf View Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
3beds
1,692sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
0.3 Acres Lot
$2,350,000 Zestimate®
$1,415/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Bright and cheerful homeMature pepper treeWhite picket fenceBuilt-in barbecueLawn areaOpen and spacious feeling
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Daniel M Johnson 00609860 805-895-5150,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 26-2852
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s), Recessed Lighting, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Tile
- Windows: Blinds
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,692
- Total interior livable area: 1,692 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Single Story
- Patio & porch: Patio, Terrace, Front Porch, Covered
- Exterior features: Lawn, Yard Irrigation PRT, Drought Tolerant LND
- Fencing: Back Yard,Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Islands, Ocean, City
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Islands,Ocean
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Features: Level, Sloped Down, Near Public Transit
- Topography: Downslope, Hilly, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 035093007
- Zoning: R-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Excellent
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Subdivision: 20 - Mesa
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,415/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,082,915
- Date on market: 8/26/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 1 day
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
Estimated market value
$2,350,000
$2.23M - $2.47M
$7,223/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,395,000+186.3%$1,415/sqft |
Source:  SBMLS #26-2852 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2012 | Sold | $836,500-3.8%$494/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #12-926 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2012 | Listed for sale | $869,900-24%$514/sqft |
Source: COLDWELL BANKER Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2005 | Sold | $1,145,000+294.8%$677/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/1996 | Sold | $290,000$171/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,082,915 +2% |
| 2025 | $11,164 +1.8% | $1,061,682 +2% |
| 2024 | $10,972 +1.7% | $1,040,866 +2.5% |
| 2023 | $10,792 +1.7% | $1,015,459 +2% |
| 2022 | $10,607 +2.4% | $995,549 +2% |
| 2021 | $10,362 +1% | $976,030 +1% |
| 2020 | $10,256 +1.8% | $966,023 +2% |
| 2019 | $10,077 +1.4% | $947,083 +2% |
| 2018 | $9,935 +3.4% | $928,513 +2% |
| 2017 | $9,607 +2% | $910,308 +2% |
| 2016 | $9,419 +1.7% | $892,558 +2.1% |
| 2015 | $9,264 +1.7% | $874,227 +2% |
| 2014 | $9,113 | $857,103 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $836,500 +2.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $813,000 -5% |
| 2010 | -- | $855,400 -6% |
| 2009 | -- | $910,000 -23.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,195,000 -13.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,375,000 +17.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,167,900 +179.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $417,428 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $401,744 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $393,867 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $386,145 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $378,574 |
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Neighborhood: Alta Mesa
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10La Cumbre Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 8/10San Marcos Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.4 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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