Imagine living where sea breezes greet you every morning and the golden sun dips into the ocean every night. That's everyday life at 635 Ricardo in Santa Barbara's Mesa. This charming 3-bed, 2-bath home offers nearly 1,500 sq ft of light-filled living on a 10,000 sq ft hillside lot--complete with plantation shutters, an elegant paver driveway, and peek-a-boo ocean views. Offering space and serenity, this isn't just a property--it's a lifestyle investment. The Mesa has always been a place of pride, with strong resale value and a deep sense of community. Live in one of Santa Barbara's most sought-after neighborhoods--where everyday life feels like a postcard.
Sold for $2,300,000
Listing Provided by:
Roylin Downs DRE #01065591 805-850-5443,
BHHS California Properties
Bought with: Santa Barbara Office Test
$2,300,000
635 Ricardo Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
3beds
1,494sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
10,018 Square Feet Lot
$2,316,900 Zestimate®
$1,539/sqft
$5,943 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,316,900
$2.09M - $2.59M
$5,943/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 11, 2025 at 03:00am
Listing Provided by:
Roylin Downs DRE #01065591 805-850-5443,
BHHS California Properties
Bought with:
Santa Test, DRE #0123456789
Santa Barbara Office Test
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: V1-33009
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,494 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Brick
- Exterior features: Brick Driveway
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Above Ground, Fiberglass
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Ocean, Peek-A-Boo
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
- Waterfront features: Ocean Side Of Freeway
Lot
- Size: 10,018 sqft
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 035291005
- Special conditions: Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Gutter(s), Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2025 | Sold | $2,300,000+0.2%$1,539/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #V1-33009 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2025 | Pending sale | $2,295,000$1,536/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #V1-33009 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2025 | Contingent | $2,295,000$1,536/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #V1-33009 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,295,000+595.5%$1,536/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #V1-33009 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/1996 | Sold | $330,000+3.4%$221/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,020 +236.5% | $1,800,000 +234.9% |
| 2024 | $5,652 +1.9% | $537,447 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,547 +1.8% | $526,910 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Alta Mesa
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10La Cumbre Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 6/10Santa Barbara Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi