2538 Mesa School Lane Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Listing Courtesy of: Santa Barbara Association Of Realtors / Listed By: Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices California Properties

  2538 Mesa School Lane Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Active (4 Days)
$1,800,000 (USD)
2
BED
2
BATH
698
SQFT

Description

For the first time on the market since 1947, this legendary property offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build your dream home in one of Santa Barbara's premier beach communities. Nestled on a generous 0.23-acre lot in the highly coveted West Mesa neighborhood, this property is just steps from the sand and the majestic bluff-top trails of the Douglas Family Preserve.
The expansive parcel features two existing structures ready for a complete reimagining: a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom main home with an additional flexible room used as a bedroom, and a separate studio auxiliary building complete with a loft and full bathroom. While the existing structures have fallen into disrepair, they present a rare and highly valuable ''blank canvas'' in a neighborhood where buildable footprints are almost impossible to find.
Embrace the ultimate surf, sunset, and authentic coastal lifestyle. Bring your architect, your vision, and a fresh palette to create your private bliss in paradise. Opportunities like this only happen once in a lifetime--don't miss your chance to design uncompromised coastal living at its best.

MLS #:
26-3007
Lot Size
10,019 SQFT
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1947
Style
Bungalow
Views
Wooded
County
Santa Barbara County

Listed By

Reyne Stapelmann, Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices California Properties
Source
Santa Barbara Association Of Realtors
Last checked Sep 10 2026 at 7:53 PM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
  • Laundry: In Kitchen
Subdivision
  • 20 - Mesa/Below Cliff
Lot Information
  • Near Public Transit
  • Sloped Down
Property Features
  • Studio
  • Foundation: Slab
Exterior Features
  • Stucco
  • Wood Siding
  • Roof: Composition
School Information
  • Elementary School: Monroe
  • Middle School: Lacumbre
  • High School: San Marcos
Parking
  • On Street
Stories
  • 1
Location
   
Calculate drive times to this property
 
Powered by INRIX® Drive Time

Powered by Walk Score®

Estimated Monthly Mortgage Payment

*Based on Fixed Interest Rate withe a 30 year term, principal and interest only

Listing price
Down payment
%
Interest rate
%
Mortgage calculator estimates are provided by Sotheby's International Realty and are intended for information use only. Your payments may be higher or lower and all loans are subject to credit approval.
Disclaimer: Copyright 2026 Santa Barbara Association of Realtors. All rights reserved. This information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. The information being provided is for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data last updated 9/10/26 12:53