648 Surf View Drive, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109
$2,500,000
Property Type:
Res
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
2
Square Footage:
1,692
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
13,068
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$2,500,000
List Date:
8/26/2026
Last Modified:
9/30/2026
Description
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.
Supplements: This Upper Mesa neighborhood has a stairway that takes you down to the sidewalk for walking access to the shops, stores and restaurants. It's a quick 10 minute walk.
More Information MLS# 26-2852
Location Info
Country: US
Cross Street: Island View
District: 20 - SB/WEST OF STATE
Street #: 648
Street Name: Surf View
Street Suffix: Drive
State: CA
Postal Code: 93109
County: Santa Barbara
Parcel Number: 035-093-007
Contract Info
Seller Consider Concessions: Yes
Affordable Housing: No
Current Price: $2,500,000
Price: 2395000
Begin Date: 2026-08-26
Status: Closed
Property Information
Year Built: 1958
Apx Lot SqFt: 13068
Apx # Acres: 0.3
Main House SqFt: 1692
Source: Public Records
Recurring Fees: No
ADU: No
Within City Limits: Santa Barbara
Within Coastal Zone: No
TYP: Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms: 3
Total Bathrooms: 2
Total Full Baths: 2
Total SqFt.: 1692
Neighborhood/Schools
Elementary School: Washington
Junior High School: LaCumbre
High School: San Marcos
Owner Info
Deposit: 3
Deposit Type: %
COE: CLA
Remarks
Hot Sheet Comment: new
Directions: Carrillo to Island View to Surf View.
Geo Lat: 34.405775
Geo Lon: -119.721503
Condition
Excellent: 1
Style
Cal. Cottage: 1
Construction
Single Story: 1
Roof
Composition: 1
Foundation
Slab: 1
Exterior
Stucco: 1
Parking/Garage
Attached: 1
Total # Garage Spaces: 2
Grounds/Landscaping
Yard Irrigation PRT: 1
Built-in BBQ: 1
Lawn: 1
Drought Tolerant LND: 1
Manicured Gardens: 1
Mature Hedges: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Patio Open: 1
Covered: 1
Front Porch: 1
Terrace: 1
Location/Topo
Level: 1
Hilly: 1
Combo: 1
Downslope: 1
Fencing
Fenced: ALL: 1
Fenced: BCK: 1
View
Ocean: 1
City: 1
Islands: 1
Site Improvements
Public: 1
Paved: 1
Sidewalks: 1
Cable TV: 1
Proximity
Near Bus: 1
Near Ocean: 1
Near Park(s): 1
Near Restaurants: 1
Near School(s): 1
Near Shopping: 1
Rooms
Family Room: 1
Great Room: 1
Ground Floor Primary: 1
Primary Bedroom: 1
Dining
Breakfast Bar: 1
Dining Area: 1
Nook: 1
Laundry
Laundry Room: 1
220V Elect: 1
Gas Hookup: 1
Amenities
Dual Pane Window: 1
Remodeled Bath: 1
Remodeled Kitchen: 1
Room Addition: 1
Skylight: 1
Sound System: 1
Interior Features
Recessed Lighting: 1
Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
Appliances Included
Electric Tankless Water Heater: 1
Gas Tankless Water Heater: 1
Ice Maker: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Range: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Wtr Softener/Owned: 1
Fireplace(s)
LR: 1
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detector: 1
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Water/Sewer
S.B. Wtr: 1
Pets
Yes: 1
Zoning
R-1: 1
Reports Available
Home Inspection: 1
Pest Inspection: 1
Prelim: 1
NHD: 1
Sewer Lateral: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Central Air: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Flr/Wdw Coverings
Linoleum: 1
Tile: 1
Blinds: 1
Pub Listing Details
None: 1
Status Information
Sold Date: 2026-09-29
Sold Price: $2,500,000
Under Contract Date: 2026-09-04
NeighborhoodSchools
Neighborhood: 20 - Mesa
Property Features
Condition: Excellent
Style: Cal. Cottage
Construction: Single Story
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Slab
Exterior: Stucco
Fencing: Fenced: ALL; Fenced: BCK
Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Terrace; Patio Open
View: Ocean; Islands
Site Improvements: Public; Paved; Sidewalks; Cable TV
Proximity: Near Bus; Near Ocean; Near Park(s); Near Restaurants; Near School(s); Near Shopping
Rooms: Family Room; Great Room; Ground Floor Primary; Primary Bedroom
Dining: Breakfast Bar; Dining Area; Nook
Laundry: 220V Elect; Gas Hookup; Laundry Room
Amenities: Dual Pane Window; Remodeled Bath; Remodeled Kitchen; Room Addition; Skylight; Sound System
Interior Features: Recessed Lighting; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances Included: Electric Tankless Water Heater; Gas Tankless Water Heater; Ice Maker; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Wtr Softener/Owned
Fireplace(s): LR
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector; Smoke Detector(s)
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air
Heating: Forced Air
Pets: Yes
Zoning: R-1
Reports Available: Home Inspection; Pest Inspection; Prelim; NHD; Sewer Lateral
Terms: Cash; Conventional
Pub Listing Details: None
Documents
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Listing Office:
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Last Updated: September - 30 - 2026
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