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Shawn Bengtson

Office Broker - DRE 01236964

  • Office 760-805-7199
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242 San Rafael Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA – $2,690,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,067 Sqft
  • .14 Acres
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,067 Sqft
  • .14 Acres

242 San Rafael Avenue

Magic on the Mesa: immerse yourself in the Santa Barbara beach life with this completely remodeled home in the East Mesa. Well-located just 2 blocks from the California coastline and Shoreline Park. Featuring 3BR + 1BA with a double-sink vanity and ample counter space, plus a full laundry and bonus space in garage. Well-appointed kitchen with custom Kraftmaid cabinets, quartz counters, Carrara marble backsplash, and a built-in reversed-osmosis water filtration system. Upgraded electrical, new lighting, furnace, and premium plumbing fixtures. Large landscaped yard with citrus and avocado trees. An idyllic second home or vacation rental opportunity. Adventure along the bike path that takes you past Leadbetter Beach and into downtown Santa Barbara for wine tastings in the Funk Zone, dining, or shopping on State Street. Lifetime memories await along the American Riviera!

Essential Information

  • MLS® #SB25135690
  • Price$2,690,000
  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1.00
  • Full Baths1
  • Square Footage1,067
  • Acres0.14
  • Year Built1953
  • TypeResidential
  • Sub-TypeDetached
  • StatusACTIVE

Community Information

  • Address242 San Rafael Avenue
  • AreaSANTA BARBARA (93109)
  • SubdivisionEast Mesa
  • CitySanta Barbara
  • CountySanta Barbara
  • StateCA
  • Zip Code93109

Amenities

  • ParkingGarage - Two Door
  • # of Garages2
  • ViewN/K
  • PoolN/K

Interior

  • HeatingForced Air Unit
  • CoolingN/K
  • FireplacesN/K
  • # of Stories1

Exterior

  • Lot DescriptionSidewalks

Additional Information

  • Date ListedJune 16th, 2025
  • Days on Market6

Listing Details

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Listing information last updated on June 29th, 2025 at 1:00am PDT.