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:
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Last Updated: March - 27 - 2026
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