540 Ricardo Avenue
Description
- Listed by: Timothy Johnson 805.403.6323 tim@timjohnsonrealestate.com DRE #01426239 • Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$2,900,000
Avg days on market
87
Sale-to-list ratio
91.8%
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
$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
$3,300,000
Sold 11/21/24
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2,577
- Square Feet
- 0.19
- Acres
Location
Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Randy Freed & Kellie Clenet, DRE #20131217230902415175000000
$18,292 per month
30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest
$15,615
$2,677
$0
1Property Information for 540 Ricardo Avenue
Property Details
- 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
Building Information
- Year Built: 1957
- Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 6,969 SF
Details
- 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
Room Info
- 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
- 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.
Property / Assessor Information
- 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
540 Ricardo Avenue
Beds
4Baths
4.8Total Finished SqFt
2,350 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt
2,350 SqFtStories
1Lot Size
6,970 SqFtSchools 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 | |
– | 3 | 1.75 | 1,701 | 6,098 | |
$1,399,000 | 4 | 2 | 1,312 | 10,454 |
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