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2 Beds
2 Baths
698 sqft

$1,800,000

2538 Mesa School Lane, SANTA BARBARA CA, 93109

Price per sqft$2,578.80
Built in1947
Property size698 sqft
Property typeResidential
Courtesy of Reyne Stapelmann, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Overview

Active

Listed Sep 25, 2026

Updated 18h ago

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.

$11,975/mo

Est. mortgage payment based on a $1,800,000 home price.

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Additional information

MLS® ID
26-3007

Interior Features

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Basement
No

Exterior Features

Lot Size
0.23 Acres

Other Property Details

View
Yes
Pets Allowed
Yes

Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Reyne Stapelmann,
Listing Contact: [email protected] 

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