RENTED JUN 29, 2025

308 Cooper Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93109

West Mesa Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,542,000 - $2,893,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,616 Sq Ft
$1,676/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 25, 2023

Last sale price $2,335,000 $1,445 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,240/month

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Property is near an ocean
  • Reverse Osmosis System
  • San Marcos Senior High School Rated A-
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Fruit Trees

About This Home

As of June 2025

Available 8/1/25, fully furnished at $8,300/mo or partially furnished at $8,700/mo, 3-12 month term.
Live the quintessential Santa Barbara coastal lifestyle in this beautifully remodeled single-story California Cottage, just one block from Mesa Lane Beach. Fully furnished and brimming with charm, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,616 square feet of thoughtfully curated living space, updated by local VE Builders in March 2022. The extensive renovation included a newer gourmet kitchen, formal dining room, private primary suite wing, and all-new plumbing, water, and electrical systems. Enjoy seamless indoor-outdoor living with features like a gas firepit, heated outdoor shower, hot tub, and a Bocce Ball court, all surrounded by fruit trees and raised planter beds. A fully restored 1953 Rainbow vintage trailer is tucked away in the backyard- perfect for guests or a quiet retreat. Additional amenities include solar power, a 2-car attached carport, and proximity to the dog-friendly Douglas Preserve, world-class beaches, and the vibrant Mesa Village. This is coastal California living at its finest.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Mary Whitney

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01144746 Listed on: 04/16/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Renter's Agent

Mary Whitney

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01144746 Listed on: 04/16/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Lawn
  • Property is in excellent condition

Home Design

  • Cottage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,616 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Reverse Osmosis System

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Carport

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Property is near an ocean
  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 8/1/25
  • Assessor Parcel Number 041-323-006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: ResidentialLease
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • NumberUnfurnished: Partially Furnished, Fully Furnished
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage
  • Reso Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Property Information:Date Available: 2025-08-01
  • Property Information Total Bathrooms2: 2.0
  • Style Cal Cottage2: Yes
  • Construction Single Story: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced Back: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range: Yes
  • Furnishings Fully Furnished: Yes
  • Property Information Year Built3: 1956
  • Proximity Near Ocean: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s): Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping: Yes
  • HeatingCooling GFA2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached5: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Hot Tub: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s): Yes
  • Dining Formal: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove: Yes
  • Furnishings Partially Furnished: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level2: Yes
  • Pets Maybe: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn: Yes
  • Appliances Included Rev Osmosis: Yes
  • Appliances Included Tankless WtrHeater: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Wood: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Cpt #23: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1956

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Stove, Rev Osmosis, Tankless Wtr/Heater, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Disposal: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced Back, Fruit Trees, Hot Tub, Lawn

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Cpt #2

Utilities

  • Heating: GFA
  • HeatingYN: Yes

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 041-323-006

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2025
Closed on
Aug 4, 2025
Sold by
Obrien Sarah and Obrien Kirk
Bought by
Obrien Family Trust and Obrien
Seller's Agent
Mary Whitney
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Mary Whitney
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Sold Price
$8,700
Views
28
Current Estimated Value
$2,707,632

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,698,932

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 15, 2022
Closed on
Dec 29, 2022
Sold by
Deroulet Seth Payson and Kelly Marie
Bought by
Obrien Kirk A and Obrien Sarah Jane
Seller's Agent
Gabe Venturelli
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Berger
Compass
List Price
$2,750,000
Sold Price
$2,335,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$415,000
-15.09%
Views
29

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.20%
Original Mortgage
$1,422,500
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2015
Sold by
Deroulet Megan M
Bought by
Deroulet Daniel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 4, 2014
Closed on
May 6, 2014
Sold by
Burton Emily L
Bought by
Deroulet Seth Payson and Deroulet Kelly Marie
Seller's Agent
Berni Bernstein
Coastal Properties
Buyer's Agent
John Sirois
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,150,000
Sold Price
$1,010,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$140,000
-12.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.84%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 2002
Sold by
Burton Judith C and Burton Emily L
Bought by
Burton Emily L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$365,000
Interest Rate
6.51%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 1999
Sold by
Marie Montgomery Brian Telford
Bought by
Burton Judith C and Burton Emily L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$370,000
Interest Rate
7.05%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 1997
Sold by
Ray Montgomery and Montgomery Fam Tr 8
Bought by
Montgomery Ray and Montgomery Opal Valera

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 1997
Sold by
Ray Montgomery
Bought by
Montgomery Brian Telford and Montgomery Elizabeth Marie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 1997
Sold by
Ray Montgomery
Bought by
Montgomery Brian Telford and Montgomery Elizabeth Marie
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Obrien Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Obrien Kirk A $2,335,000 Chicago Title
Deroulet Daniel -- Wfg National Title Insurance
Deroulet Seth Payson -- Wfg National Title
Deroulet Seth Payson $1,010,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Burton Emily L -- Fidelity National Title Co
Burton Emily L -- Fidelity National Title Co
Burton Judith C $470,000 Stewart Title
Montgomery Ray -- --
Montgomery Brian Telford -- --
Montgomery Brian Telford -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Obrien Kirk A $1,422,500
Previous Owner Deroulet Seth Payson $600,000
Previous Owner Burton Emily L $365,000
Previous Owner Burton Judith C $370,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/29/2025 06/29/25 Rented $8,700 +4.8% --
06/19/2025 06/19/25 Price Changed $8,300 -2.4% $5 / Sq Ft
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Price Changed $8,500 -7.6% $5 / Sq Ft
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Price Changed $9,200 -3.2% $6 / Sq Ft
04/16/2025 04/16/25 For Rent $9,500 0.0% --
01/25/2023 01/25/23 Sold $2,335,000 -11.9% $1,445 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/23/2022 12/23/22 Pending -- -- --
12/02/2022 12/02/22 Price Changed $2,650,000 -3.6% $1,640 / Sq Ft
11/14/2022 11/14/22 For Sale $2,750,000 +172.3% $1,702 / Sq Ft
05/09/2014 05/09/14 Sold $1,010,000 -12.2% $631 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/28/2014 04/28/14 Pending -- -- --
02/03/2014 02/03/14 For Sale $1,150,000 -- $719 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $25,141 $2,429,334 $1,456,560 $972,774
2023 $25,141 $1,190,036 $706,952 $483,084
2022 $12,423 $1,166,703 $693,091 $473,612
2021 $12,137 $1,143,827 $679,501 $464,326
2020 $12,012 $1,132,099 $672,534 $459,565
2019 $11,803 $1,109,902 $659,348 $450,554
2018 $11,636 $1,088,140 $646,420 $441,720
2017 $11,252 $1,066,805 $633,746 $433,059
2016 $11,014 $1,045,888 $621,320 $424,568
2014 -- $636,506 $287,741 $348,765
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Mary Whitney

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 689-0915

    13 Total Sales

    Mary Whitney
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  • G

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Gabe Venturelli

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Jennifer Berger

    Compass

    (805) 451-5484

    1 in this area

    39 Total Sales

    Jennifer Berger
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  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Berni Bernstein

    Coastal Properties

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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    John Sirois

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-1506

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 041-323-006

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93109 West Mesa

308 Cooper Rd, Santa Barbara, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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