NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2542 Murrell Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93109

West Mesa Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,955,000 - $2,319,117

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,208 Sq Ft
$1,783/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 28, 2024

Last sale price $2,000,000 $1,656 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,189/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Panoramic View
  • Property is near park, schools, and shops
  • San Marcos Senior High School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of March 2024

Mid-Century Zen Retreat in a Sought-After Mesa Location.

In the Coastal Zone a Short Strole from the Douglas Preserve. This Single-level 3BD/2BA home offers an Open Floor Plan on a Large Lot Overlooking Eling's Park with Many Specimen Plantings from the Botanic Gardens. Vacation at Home. Close to the Beach, Restaurants, Shopping, Parks and all the Mesa has to Offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott McCosker

Sotheby's International Realty License #00494253 Listed on: 02/20/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member Agent

Non Member Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Wooded Lot
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned E-3

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Woods
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,208 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces

Location

  • Property is near park, schools, and shops
  • City Lot

Schools

  • Monroe Elementary School
  • Lacumbre Middle School
  • S.B. Sr. High School

Additional Features

  • Stepless Entry
  • Property is near an ocean
  • Sewer Stub Out

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 041-282-011

Community Details

Overview

  • Linda Vista Community
  • 20 Mesa Subdivision

Amenities

  • Restaurant

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Directions: Cliff Dr South on Mesa Ln to Murrell
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Gas Hookup, Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level
  • Subdivision Name: 20 - Mesa
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Entry Lvl(No Stairs), Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1959
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.2
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Monroe
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: LaCumbre
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • View Panoramic2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Construction Entry Lvl(No Stairs)2: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Drought Tolerant LND2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 1208.0
  • View Wooded3: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Proximity Restaurants: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 8712.0
  • Style:Contemporary2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Wooded4: Yes
  • Location Info Development Name: Linda Vista
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Total # Uncovered Spaces: 2.0
  • Laundry Gas Hookup2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Setting, Wooded, Panoramic
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.2
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Wooded, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: BCK, Drought Tolerant LND
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Attached

Utilities

  • Water Source: SB Wtr

Schools

  • Elementary School: Monroe
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • Middle Or Junior School: LaCumbre

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 041-282-011
  • Zoning: E-3
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8712.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 2025
Sold by
Zeile Family Living Trust and Zeile Mike T
Bought by
Pope Kate and Pope Christopher
Current Estimated Value
$2,153,779

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2024
Closed on
Mar 5, 2024
Sold by
J F Snyder Family Living Trust
Bought by
Ziele Family Living Trust and Zeile
Seller's Agent
Scott McCosker
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Non Member Agent
Non Member Office
List Price
$1,895,000
Sold Price
$2,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$105,000
5.54%
Views
37

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.13%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 20, 2016
Closed on
Aug 15, 2016
Sold by
Lange Louise Maria
Bought by
Snyder Jean Frances
Seller's Agent
Mike Richardson
Richardson Real Estate Services, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Diana McNeill
Santa Barbara Brokers, Inc.
List Price
$999,000
Sold Price
$994,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-0.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.62%
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
3.41%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2001
Sold by
Moore Richard Glen and Lange Louise Maria
Bought by
Moore Richard Glen and Lange Louise Maria
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Pope Kate -- Lawyers Title
Ziele Family Living Trust $2,000,000 First American Title
Snyder Jean Frances $994,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Moore Richard Glen -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Snyder Jean Frances $450,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/28/2024 03/28/24 Sold $2,000,000 +7.6% $1,656 / Sq Ft
02/22/2024 02/22/24 Pending -- -- --
02/21/2024 02/21/24 Price Changed $1,859,000 -1.9% $1,539 / Sq Ft
02/20/2024 02/20/24 For Sale $1,895,000 +90.6% $1,569 / Sq Ft
08/19/2016 08/19/16 Sold $994,000 -0.5% $819 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/25/2016 07/25/16 Pending -- -- --
07/20/2016 07/20/16 For Sale $999,000 -- $824 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $11,924 $2,040,000 $1,224,000 $816,000
2023 $11,924 $1,108,821 $718,392 $390,429
2022 $11,504 $1,087,080 $704,306 $382,774
2021 $11,238 $1,065,766 $690,497 $375,269
2020 $11,121 $1,054,839 $683,417 $371,422
2019 $10,926 $1,034,157 $670,017 $364,140
2018 $10,770 $1,013,880 $656,880 $357,000
2017 $10,413 $994,000 $644,000 $350,000
2016 $3,934 $365,680 $229,918 $135,762
2014 $3,829 $353,133 $222,029 $131,104
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Scott McCosker

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (805) 687-2436

    2 in this area

    41 Total Sales

    Scott McCosker
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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Non Member Agent

    Non Member Office

  • Mike Richardson

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Mike Richardson

    Richardson Real Estate Services, Inc.

    (805) 451-0599

    Mike Richardson
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  • K

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Kyle Richardson

    Richardson Real Estate Services, Inc.

    (805) 680-3131

    Kyle Richardson
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  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Diana McNeill

    Santa Barbara Brokers, Inc.

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 24-529

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 041-282-011

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93109 West Mesa

2542 Murrell Rd, Santa Barbara, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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