2538 Mesa School Lane, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109
$1,800,000
Property Type:
Res
Bedrooms:
2
Baths:
2
Square Footage:
698
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
10,019
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$1,800,000
List Date:
9/25/2026
Last Modified:
9/25/2026
Description
For the first time on the market since 1947, this legendary property offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build your dream home in one of Santa Barbara's premier beach communities. Nestled on a generous 0.23-acre lot in the highly coveted West Mesa neighborhood, this property is just steps from the sand and the majestic bluff-top trails of the Douglas Family Preserve.
The expansive parcel features two existing structures ready for a complete reimagining: a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom main home with an additional flexible room used as a bedroom, and a separate studio auxiliary building complete with a loft and full bathroom. While the existing structures have fallen into disrepair, they present a rare and highly valuable ''blank canvas''
Supplements: in a neighborhood where buildable footprints are almost impossible to find. Embrace the ultimate surf, sunset, and authentic coastal lifestyle. Bring your architect, your vision, and a fresh palette to create your private bliss in paradise. Opportunities like this only happen once in a lifetime--don't miss your chance to design uncompromised coastal living at its best.
More Information MLS# 26-3007
Location Info
Country: US
Cross Street: Mesa Lane
District: 20 - SB/WEST OF STATE
Street #: 2538
Street Name: Mesa School
Street Suffix: Lane
State: CA
Postal Code: 93109
County: Santa Barbara
Parcel Number: 041-292-041
Contract Info
Seller Consider Concessions: Yes
Affordable Housing: No
Current Price: $1,800,000
Price: 1800000
Begin Date: 2026-09-07
Status: Active
Property Information
Year Built: 1947
Apx # Acres: 0.23
Source: Public Records
Recurring Fees: No
ADU: No
Within City Limits: Santa Barbara
Within Coastal Zone: Yes
TYP: Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms: 2
Total Bathrooms: 2
Total Full Baths: 2
Total SqFt.: 698
Neighborhood/Schools
Elementary School: Monroe
Junior High School: LaCumbre
High School: San Marcos
Owner Info
Deposit: 3
Deposit Type: %
COE: Negotiable
Remarks
Hot Sheet Comment: new
Directions: Hwy. 101 to Carillo St. Go west on Carillo to Cliff Dr. and turn right. Make a left onto Mesa Lane then right onto Mesa School Lane.
Geo Lat: 34.401517
Geo Lon: -119.733891
Condition
Poor: 1
Style
Bungalow: 1
Construction
Single Story: 1
Roof
Composition: 1
Foundation
Slab: 1
Exterior
Wood Siding: 1
Stucco: 1
Parking/Garage
On Street: 1
Other Buildings
Studio: 1
Location/Topo
Downslope: 1
Fencing
Fenced: PRT: 1
View
Wooded: 1
Site Improvements
Public: 1
Proximity
Near Bus: 1
Near Coffee Shop: 1
Near Downtown: 1
Near Grocery: 1
Near Ocean: 1
Near Park(s): 1
Near Restaurants: 1
Near School(s): 1
Near Shopping: 1
Laundry
In Kitchen: 1
Water/Sewer
S.B. Wtr: 1
Pets
Yes: 1
Zoning
R-1: 1
Reports Available
Prelim: 1
NHD: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Contingent Remarks
SUBJ 2 INSPECT: 1
NeighborhoodSchools
Neighborhood: 20 - Mesa/Below Cliff
Property Features
Condition: Poor
Style: Bungalow
Construction: Single Story
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Slab
Exterior: Wood Siding; Stucco
Fencing: Fenced: PRT
Other Buildings: Studio
View: Wooded
Site Improvements: Public
Proximity: Near Bus; Near Coffee Shop; Near Downtown; Near Grocery; Near Ocean; Near Park(s); Near Restaurants; Near School(s); Near Shopping
Laundry: In Kitchen
Pets: Yes
Zoning: R-1
Reports Available: Prelim; NHD
Terms: Cash; Conventional
Contingent Remarks: SUBJ 2 INSPECT
Listing Office:
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Last Updated: September - 25 - 2026
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