540 Ricardo Avenue
Description
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$2,900,000
Avg days on market
66
Sale-to-list ratio
93.1%
Santa Barbara, CA
9 comparable properties found
$2,950,000
Sold 04/03/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2,129
- Square Feet
- 0.21
- Acres
$3,475,000
Sold 04/14/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2,673
- Square Feet
- 0.18
- Acres
$2,800,000
Sold 01/14/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 2,288
- Square Feet
- 0.25
- Acres
$3,600,000
Sold 12/19/24
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2,627
- Square Feet
- 0.18
- Acres
$3,226,415
Sold 09/27/24
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2,508
- Square Feet
- 0.32
- Acres
$2,195,000
Sold 12/31/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2,326
- Square Feet
- 0.21
- Acres
$2,830,000
Sold 11/18/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2,799
- Square Feet
- 0.12
- Acres
$2,900,000
Sold 05/27/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2,208
- Square Feet
- 0.17
- Acres
$2,681,250
Sold 02/04/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2,620
- Square Feet
- 0.16
- Acres
Location
Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Randy Freed & Kellie Clenet, DRE #20131217230902415175000000
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1Property Information for 540 Ricardo Avenue
- MLS Type: Residential / Home/Estate / Single Family
- County: Santa Barbara County
- MLS Neighborhood: 20 - Mesa
- Property Information:Within City Limits: Yes
- Zoning: E-1
- Zoning:E-1: Yes
- Location Info:Cross Street: Meigs Rd
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Style:Cape Cod: Yes
- Construction:Two Story: Yes
- Property Information:Recurring Fees: No
- Year Built: 1957
- Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 6,969 SF
- District: 20 - SB/WEST OF STATE
- District: 20 - SB/WEST OF STATE
- Amenities:Solar PV: Yes
- Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
- Appliances Included:Disposal: Yes
- Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
- Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
- Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
- Appliances Included:Oven/Bltin: Yes
- Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
- Appliances Included:Rev Osmosis: Yes
- Appliances Included:Solar Hot Wtr: Yes
- Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
- Appliances Included:Wtr Softener/Owned: Yes
- Exterior Features: Pool, Patio Open, SPA-Outside, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: BCK, Patio Open2, Fruit Trees2, Fenced BCK
- Exterior:Wood Shingles: Yes
- Exterior:Stucco: Yes
- Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, LR
- Fireplace(s):LR: Yes
- Fireplace(s):Primary Bedroom: Yes
- FlrWdw Coverings:Tile: Yes
- FlrWdw Coverings:Wood: Yes
- Laundry Features: Laundry Room
- Laundry:Laundry Room: Yes
- Roof: Composition
- Roof:Composition: Yes
- Security:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
- Security:Other: Yes
- View:Ocean: Yes
- View:Islands: Yes
- Grounds Landscaping:Pool: Yes
- Grounds Landscaping:Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
- Grounds Landscaping:Patio Open: Yes
- Grounds Landscaping:SPA-Outside: Yes
- Grounds Landscaping:Fruit Trees: Yes
- Grounds Landscaping:Fenced: BCK: Yes
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Heating: Forced Air
- Security Features: Other, Smoke Detc
- Kitchen Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Oven/Bltin, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Rev Osmosis, Solar Hot Wtr, Washer, Wtr Softener/Owned
- View: Islands, Ocean
- Construction Materials: Wood Shingles, Stucco
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Other
- Levels: Two Story
- Community Features: Sidewalks
- Room Total: 0
- Cooling: Yes
- Heating: Yes
- Fireplace: Yes
- Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
- Cooling:Other: Yes
- Heating:Forced Air: Yes
- Year Built Numeric: 1957
- Main House SqFt: 2350.0
- Building Area Total: 2350.0
- Parcel Number: 035-131-002
- Association Fee: $.00
- Attached: Yes
- Parking Features: Gar #2, Interior Access, Attached
- Garages: Yes
- Parking Garage:Gar #2: Yes
- Parking Garage:Interior Access: Yes
- Parking Garage:Attached: Yes
- Parking Garage: Gar #2, Interior Access, Attached
- Total Bathrooms: 4.00
- Total Half Baths: 0
- Bedrooms Total: 4
- Total Full Baths: 4
- Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 4.00
- Bathrooms Total (Notational): 4.00
- Location Info:Compass Map: Santa Barbara
- Location Info:Map Grid: N13
- Proximity:Near Bus: Yes
- Proximity:Near Ocean: Yes
- Proximity:Near Park(s): Yes
- Proximity:Near School(s): Yes
- Proximity:Near Shopping: Yes
- Proximity:Restaurants: Yes
- Number Of Units Buildings: 1
- Lot Features: Near Public Transit
- RoadFrontageType: Easement
- Location Info:Development Name: La Coronilla No. 2
- Elementary School: Washington
- Junior High School: LaCumbre
- High School: S.B. Sr.
- NeighborhoodSchools:Elementary School: Washington
- NeighborhoodSchools:Junior High School: LaCumbre
- NeighborhoodSchools:High School: S.B. Sr.
- Site Improvements:Public: Yes
- Site Improvements:Easement: Yes
- Site Improvements:Sidewalks: Yes
- Reports Available:TDS: Yes
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Lot Size Square Feet: 6969.6
- Lot Size Area: 0.16
- Lot Size Acres: 0.16
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Property Type Label: Residential
- New Construction YN: No
- Foundation:Slab: Yes
- Condition:Good: Yes
- Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Residential: Single Family
- Property Information:Year Built: 1957.0
- Property Information:Source: Public Records
- Property Information:ADU: No
- WaterSewer:S.B. Wtr: Yes
- WaterSewer:Sewer Hookup: Yes
- WaterSource: SB Wtr
- Sewer: Sewer Hookup
Property History for 540 Ricardo Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2022 | Sold Santa Barbara AOR #22-2415 | $2,925,000 | — |
| Sep 22, 2022 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1498622199 | $2,925,000 | +8.0% / yr |
| Aug 17, 2022 | Pending Santa Barbara AOR #22-2415 | — | |
| Jul 15, 2022 | Listed (Active) Santa Barbara AOR #22-2415 | $3,150,000 | — |
| Apr 1, 2010 | Sold Santa Barbara AOR #09-3306 | $1,115,000 | — |
| Mar 26, 2010 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #286039493 | $1,115,000 | — |
| Feb 5, 2010 | Pending Santa Barbara AOR #09-3306 | — | |
| Sep 21, 2009 | Listed (Active) Santa Barbara AOR #09-3306 | $1,299,000 | — |
| Sep 21, 2009 | Permanently Off Market Santa Barbara AOR #08-4080 | $1,350,000 | — |
| Sep 16, 2009 | Listed (Active) SBMLS #09-3235 | $1,299,000 | — |
| Nov 7, 2008 | Listed (Active) Santa Barbara AOR #08-4080 | $1,699,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/03/2022 | Sold Santa Barbara AOR #22-2415 | $2,925,000 |
| 09/22/2022 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1498622199 | $2,925,000 +8.0% / yr |
| 08/17/2022 | Pending Santa Barbara AOR #22-2415 | — |
| 07/15/2022 | Listed (Active) Santa Barbara AOR #22-2415 | $3,150,000 |
| 04/01/2010 | Sold Santa Barbara AOR #09-3306 | $1,115,000 |
| 03/26/2010 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #286039493 | $1,115,000 |
| 02/05/2010 | Pending Santa Barbara AOR #09-3306 | — |
| 09/21/2009 | Listed (Active) Santa Barbara AOR #09-3306 | $1,299,000 |
| 09/21/2009 | Permanently Off Market Santa Barbara AOR #08-4080 | $1,350,000 |
| 09/16/2009 | Listed (Active) SBMLS #09-3235 | $1,299,000 |
| 11/07/2008 | Listed (Active) Santa Barbara AOR #08-4080 | $1,699,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 540 Ricardo Avenue
Schools near 540 Ricardo Avenue
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 6 | |||
| Public - | 7 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | K to 6 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Washington Elementary School PublicK to 6 | ||
La Cumbre Junior High School Public7 to 8 | ||
La Cuesta Continuation High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Santa Barbara Community Academy PublicK 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
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 540 Ricardo Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 | $2,925,000 | 4 | 4 | 2,350 | 6,969 |
– | 3 | 1.75 | 1,312 | 8,712 | |
$2,700,000 | 4 | 2 | 1,435 | 10,890 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 1,492 | 6,970 | |
– | 3 | 1.75 | 1,170 | 21,344 | |
– | 3 | 1.75 | 1,312 | 10,019 | |
$1,545,000 | 3 | 2 | – | – | |
– | 3 | 1.75 | 1,170 | 10,019 | |
– | 4 | 1.75 | 1,725 | 6,098 | |
$1,725,000 | 4 | 2 | 1,452 | 11,761 | |
$310,000 | 3 | 2 | – | 8,712 | |
– | 5 | 3.75 | 2,207 | 10,019 | |
– | 3 | 1.75 | 1,316 | 7,405 | |
$1,835,000 | 5 | 3 | 2,322 | 9,147 | |
– | 4 | 1.75 | 1,242 | 12,197 | |
– | 3 | 1.75 | 1,701 | 6,098 |
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