Amy Abbott & Kristin Hall | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

82 La Mesa Lane, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105

$380,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 1 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 536 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 11,049 Status: Closed
Current Price: $380,000 List Date: 11/26/2025 Last Modified: 3/27/2026

Description

The Ideal Cozy Retreat Cabin Overlooking the Santa Ynez River Valley! Nestled on a hilltop beneath sweeping oak trees, this welcoming cabin provides a serene retreat overlooking the Santa Ynez River valley. The home features vaulted ceilings, a striking stone fireplace, warm wood flooring, and a modern kitchen and bath blending rustic charm with comfortable updates. A full unfinished basement/garage beneath the house offers additional storage or potential workshop space. Located less than 15 miles from Santa Barbara, this cabin sits on U.S. Forest Service land and is subject to Forest Service use restrictions: - No bank financing available. - Recreational use only (not intended for full-time occupancy) - Buyer must demonstrate permanent residency elsewhere

Supplements: - Minimum use of 15 days per year required - 20 year permit and annual fee apply - currently 3,232/year. - No bank financing available, cash buyers only - May be rented for no more than 15 days per year. - Current permit is good through the current term, i.e. 12/31/2028. A new 20 year term will begin 1/01/2029 - See documents for additional information. - Possibility of adding an additional deck facing the canyon and creating office space in the garage. - Sprinkler system on roof connected to non-potable private well. An ideal retreat for nature lovers, artists, writers or anyone seeking an escape just minutes from the coast. Available fully furnished! Just bring your suitcase!

More Information MLS# 25-4259

Location Info

Country: US Compass Map: Santa Barbara Map Grid: I3 Cross Street: Paradise Rd. District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE Street #: 82 Street Name: La Mesa Street Suffix: Lane State: CA Postal Code: 93105 County: Santa Barbara Parcel Number: 753-050-020

Contract Info

Seller Consider Concessions: Yes Affordable Housing: No Current Price: $380,000 Price: 390000 Begin Date: 2025-11-26 Status: Closed

Status Information

Financing: Cash Sold Date: 2026-03-27 Sold Price: $380,000 Under Contract Date: 2026-01-01

Property Information

Year Built: 1936 Apx Lot SqFt: 11049 Apx # Acres: 0.25 Total #Units: 1 Main House SqFt: 535.76 Other Structures SqFt: 220 Source: Measured Recurring Fees: Yes ADU: No Within City Limits: No TYP: Home/Estate Total Bedrooms: 1 Total Bathrooms: 1 Total Full Baths: 1 Total SqFt.: 535.76

Neighborhood/Schools

Elementary School: Other Junior High School: Other High School: Other

Owner Info

Deposit: 3

Remarks

Hot Sheet Comment: new Directions: 154, left on Paradise Rd. 3.7 miles to La Mesa Lane across from mail boxes. Geo Lat: 34.542812 Geo Lon: -119.801725

Condition

Good: 1

Style

Cabin: 1

Construction

Single Story: 1

Roof

Composition: 1

Foundation

Raised: 1

Exterior

Wood Siding: 1

Parking/Garage

Garage: 1 Unc #3: 1

Grounds/Landscaping

Drought Tolerant LND: 1

Location/Topo

Hilly: 1 River/Stream: 1

View

Mountain(s): 1 Wooded: 1 Partial/Filtered: 1

Dining

Dining Area: 1

Laundry

Laundry Room: 1

Amenities

Remodeled Bath: 1 Remodeled Kitchen: 1

Interior Features

Cathedral Ceilings: 1

Appliances Included

Dryer: 1 Elect Stove: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1

Fireplace(s)

LR: 1

Water/Sewer

Pvt Wtr Sys: 1 Septic Tank: 1

Pets

Yes: 1 Restrictions Apply: 1

Occupancy

Occ Other: 1

Zoning

Other: 1

Reports Available

Home Inspection: 1 Septic: 1

Disclosures

Other: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Cooling

Other: 1

Heating

Wall Furnace: 1

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Hardwood: 1 Tile: 1 Blinds: 1

Contingent Remarks

3RD PTY APPROV: 1 HOME INSPECTN: 1

NeighborhoodSchools

Neighborhood: 35 - Paradise Canyon

Property Features

Condition: Good Style: Cabin Construction: Single Story Roof: Composition Foundation: Raised Exterior: Wood Siding View: Mountain(s); Wooded; Partial/Filtered Dining: Dining Area Laundry: Laundry Room Amenities: Remodeled Bath; Remodeled Kitchen Interior Features: Cathedral Ceilings Appliances Included: Dryer; Elect Stove; Refrigerator; Washer Fireplace(s): LR Cooling: Other Heating: Wall Furnace Pets: Yes; Restrictions Apply Occupancy: Occ Other Zoning: Other Reports Available: Home Inspection; Septic Disclosures: Other Terms: Cash; Conventional Contingent Remarks: 3RD PTY APPROV; HOME INSPECTN
Listing Office: Village Properties - 1
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Last Updated: March - 27 - 2026
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