$380,000
SOLD MAR 27, 2026

82 La Mesa Ln Santa Barbara, CA 93105

1 Bed
1 Bath
535 Sq Ft
0.25 Acres Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 27, 2026

$710 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Santa Ynez Elementary School Rated A-
  • Hilly Lot
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of March 2026

The Ideal Cozy Retreat Cabin Overlooking the Santa Ynez River Valley! Nestled on a hilltop beneath sweeping oak trees, this welcoming cabin provides a serene retreat overlooking the Santa Ynez River valley. The home features vaulted ceilings, a striking stone fireplace, warm wood flooring, and a modern kitchen and bath blending rustic charm with comfortable updates. A full unfinished basement/garage beneath the house offers additional storage or potential workshop space. Located less than 15 miles from Santa Barbara, this cabin sits on U.S. Forest Service land and is subject to Forest Service use restrictions: - No bank financing available. - Recreational use only (not intended for full-time occupancy) - Buyer must demonstrate permanent residency elsewhere - Minimum use of 15 days per year required
- 20 year permit and annual fee apply - currently 3,232/year.
- No bank financing available, cash buyers only
- May be rented for no more than 15 days per year.
- Current permit is good through the current term, i.e. 12/31/2028. A new 20 year term will begin 1/01/2029
- See documents for additional information.
- Possibility of adding an additional deck facing the canyon and creating office space in the garage.
- Sprinkler system on roof connected to non-potable private well. An ideal retreat for nature lovers, artists, writers or anyone seeking an escape just minutes from the coast. Available fully furnished! Just bring your suitcase!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ruth Ann Bowe

Village Properties - 1 License #01751940 Listed on: 11/26/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Ruth Ann Bowe

Village Properties - 1 License #01751940 Listed on: 11/26/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1936

Lot Details

  • 11,049 Sq Ft Lot
  • Hilly Lot
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Property is in good condition

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Peek-A-Boo
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 535 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Blinds
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Stove

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Garage
  • Uncovered Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Stream or River on Lot

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Wall Furnace
  • Private Water Source
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • 35 Paradise Canyon Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 753-050-020
  • Seller Concessions Offered
  • Seller Will Consider Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1936

Lot Details

0.25 Acres

Listing Details

  • Directions: 154, left on Paradise Rd. 3.7 miles to La Mesa Lane across from mail boxes.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Reso Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Blinds
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • Road Frontage Type: River
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • Subdivision Name: 35 - Paradise Canyon
  • Architectural Style: Cabin
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1936
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.25
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Other
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: Other
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: Other
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Hilly2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Pvt Wtr Sys: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Drought Tolerant LND2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Blinds: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 535.76
  • View Wooded3: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 11049.0
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Septic In: Yes
  • LocationTopo RiverStream2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #12: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • View PartialFiltered2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Unc #33: Yes
  • Appliances Included Elect Stove2: Yes
  • Style Cabin2: Yes
  • Status Information Seller Concessions3: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Dryer, Elect Stove, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Other
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Wooded, Partial/Filtered
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Acres: 0.25
  • Topography: Hilly
  • Exterior Features: Drought Tolerant LND
  • Foundation Details: Raised

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Other
  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Pvt Wtr Sys
  • Heating:Wall Furnace: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Other
  • High School: Other
  • Middle Or Junior School: Other

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 753-050-020
  • Zoning: Other
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11049.0

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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/27/2026 03/27/26 Sold $380,000 -2.6% $710 / Sq Ft
01/01/2026 01/01/26 Pending -- -- --
11/26/2025 11/26/25 For Sale $390,000 -- $729 / 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 $200 $19,185 $5,750 $13,435
2023 $200 $18,442 $5,528 $12,914
2022 $193 $18,081 $5,420 $12,661
2021 $189 $17,727 $5,314 $12,413
2020 $187 $17,546 $5,260 $12,286
2019 $183 $17,203 $5,157 $12,046
2018 $179 $16,866 $5,056 $11,810
2017 $176 $16,536 $4,957 $11,579
2016 $171 $16,212 $4,860 $11,352
2014 $165 $15,657 $4,694 $10,963
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-4259

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 753-050-020

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