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2538 Mesa School Lane, 
Santa Barbara, CA 93109

$1,800,000


2

Beds


2

Baths


698

Sq Ft


Single Family

Pending

Listed by

Reyne Stapelmann

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last updated:

September 11, 2026, 04:57 AM

MLS#

26-3007

Source:

SBAOR

About This Home

2538 Mesa School Lane

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.

Home Facts

Single Family

2 Baths

2 Bedrooms

Built in 1947

Subdivision & Development:

20 - Mesa/Below Cliff

Price Summary

1,800,000

$2,578 per Sq. Ft.

MLS #:

26-3007

Last Updated:

September 11, 2026, 04:57 AM

Added:

4 day(s) ago


Rooms & Interior

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms:

2

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms:

2

Full Bathrooms:

2


Structure

Structure

Building Area:

698 Sq. Ft.

Year Built:

1947


Lot

Lot Size (Sq. Ft):

10,018


Finances & Disclosures

Finances

Price:

$1,800,000

Price per Sq. Ft:

$2,578 per Sq. Ft.

Source:SBAOR
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