Sold
Last Sold Price
8 beds
1243 Mesa Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.2 acresLot Size
1914Year Built

Description

A unique opportunity to acquire one of montecito's oldest & most unique homes. Built circa 1908 by starbuck macy,a new england sea captain & featured in sb architecture. Large & grcious family compound on level 1 1/4 acre gated lot in the hedgerows,mtn & ocean views. Quite livable & comfortable now but need restoration for full potential.A unique opportunity to acquire one of montecito's oldest & most unique homes. Built circa 1908 by starbuck macy,a new england sea captain & featured in sb architecture. Large & grcious family compound on level 1 1/4 acre gated lot in the hedgerows,mtn & ocean views. Quite livable & comfortable now but need restoration for full potential.
  • Listed by: Judy McComb 805.969.5005 DRE #20060124205558881262000000 • Pitts & Bachmann Realtors
Listing closed: 11/23/1993 04:00 PM • Source: Santa Barbara AOR, MLS#: 93-363

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Listing Courtesy of Pitts & Bachmann Realtors, Judy McComb, DRE #20060124205558881262000000

Sold By Old Group, Debbie Merlo, DRE #20070413184135156912000000

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Property Information for 1243 Mesa Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Home/Estate / Single Family
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Zoning:R-1: Yes
  • Location Info:Cross Street: MIDDLE
  • Architectural Style: Estate
  • Style:Estate: Yes
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Lot Size: 1.20 AC / 52,272 SF
Details
Features
  • District: 10 - MONTECITO
  • District: 10 - MONTECITO
  • Appliances Included:Disposal: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Elect Stove: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Oven/Bltin: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio Open, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: ALL, Deck3, Patio Open2, Fenced ALL2
  • Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, DR, 2+, LR
  • Fireplace(s):2+: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):Dining Room: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):LR: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Carpet: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Hardwood: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:PRT: Yes
  • Laundry Features: 220V Elect, Laundry Room
  • Laundry:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry:220V Elect: Yes
  • Roof: Tile
  • Roof:Tile: Yes
  • View:Setting: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Deck: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Patio Open: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fenced: ALL: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, PRT
  • Heating: Gravity
  • Kitchen Appliances: Oven/Bltin, Disposal, Elect Stove
  • View: Setting
  • Room Name: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bonus Room
  • Room Total: 11
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating:Gravity: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 1914
  • Main House SqFt: 0.0
  • Other Structures SqFt: 0.0
  • Building Area Total: 0.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 009-170-007
  • Association Fee: $.00
Parking/Garage
  • Attached: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #2
  • Garages: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Gar #2: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Gar #2
Room Info
Room Info
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 8
  • Total Full Baths: 4
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 4.10
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 31.00
  • Room Width: 20.00
  • Room Area: 620.00
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 21.00
  • Room Width: 20.00
  • Room Area: 420.00
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 18.00
  • Room Width: 18.00
  • Room Area: 324.00
Room 4
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 15.00
  • Room Width: 13.00
  • Room Area: 195.00
Room 5
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 23.00
  • Room Width: 18.00
  • Room Area: 414.00
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 21.00
  • Room Width: 17.00
  • Room Area: 357.00
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 14.00
  • Room Width: 12.00
  • Room Area: 168.00
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 13.00
  • Room Width: 12.00
  • Room Area: 156.00
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
Location Info
Location Info
  • Location Info:Old Map Grid: D17
  • Number Of Units Buildings: 0
Neighborhood/Schools
  • Elementary School: Mont Union
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Elementary School: Mont Union
Property / Assessor Information
Property / Assessor Info
  • Site Improvements:Cable TV: Yes
  • Reports Available:TDS: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 52272.0
  • Lot Size Area: 1.2
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.2
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Foundation:Raised: Yes
  • Condition:Good: Yes
  • Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Residential: Single Family
  • Property Information:Year Built: 1914.0
  • Assessor's Data:Assessor Year Built: 1908.0
  • Assessor's Data:Assessor SqFt: 6303.0
  • Assessor's Data:Assessor Lot Acres: 1.27
Utility Info
  • WaterSewer:Mont Wtr: Yes
  • WaterSewer:Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • WaterSource: Mont Wtr
  • Sewer: Sewer Hookup

Property History for 1243 Mesa Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 23, 1993

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #93-363

$750,000—
Sep 13, 1993

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #93-363

—
Jan 20, 1993

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #93-363

$900,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/23/1993

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #93-363

$750,000
09/13/1993

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #93-363

—
01/20/1993

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #93-363

$900,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1243 Mesa Road

Taxable ValueLand$866,840Additions$516,472Total$1,383,312
Tax Record2025$15,644 ($1,304 / month)
Home Facts
Beds8Baths4Total Finished SqFt6,303 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,303 SqFtStories2Lot Size55,321 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1908Year Renovated1908Zoning2E1CountySANTA BARBARAAPN009-170-007

Schools near 1243 Mesa Road

This home is within Montecito Union Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Montecito Union School
PublicK to 6

Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Adelante Charter School
CharterK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1243 Mesa Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
$750,000
8
–
52,272
$3,650,000
3
3.5
3,754
33,541
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6
5
6,286
27,007
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3
3
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10,454
$4,090,125
5
5,048
59,677
$4,425,000
4
4,144
–

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