#25-35, Timothy K Ryan, Listing Office: Ryan Real Estate & Development Inc.
$4,895,000 List price
643 Ricardo Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93109
3 beds
2 full
1,884 sqft
0.3 acres
$2,598 / sqft
House
Property details
About 643 Ricardo Ave
Perched atop a flat knoll in Santa Barbara's coveted Mesa neighborhood, this single-level luxury residence offers breathtaking 270-degree views of the ocean, islands, coastline, and mountains. Completely turnkey, the home has just undergone a top-to-bottom renovation featuring all new kitchen, baths, wide-plank flooring, doors, lighting, heating, AC, windows, and much more. The sparkling pool was redesigned and fully remodeled with new surfacing, equipment, and an electric cover. Lush new landscaping, lawn, and patios create a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. The owner spared no expense with a state-of-the-art Tesla solar roof with a Powerwall battery backup. With panoramic views from nearly every window, this is Mesa living at its finest. Close to grocery, beaches, and parks!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,884 sqft
Lot size0.28 Acres
Year built1963
ParkingGar #2, Detached, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
MLS #25-129
FireplaceLiving Room, Gas
ViewMountain(s), Other, Ocean, City, Panoramic
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Oven, Microwave, Washer
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile
- Fireplace: Living Room, Gas
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Gar #2, Detached, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
- View: Mountain(s), Other, Ocean, City, Panoramic
- Exterior: Pool, Patio, Patio/Covered
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $4,895,000
- Price/SqFt: $2,598
- Annual Tax Amount: $33,640
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Level, Flag Lot
- Directions: Heading north on 101 freeway, take Carrillo exit, turn left onto Carrillo, turn left onto Dolores, turn right onto Ricardo, home is on the left at top left side of driveway.
- Year Built: 1963
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,884 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.28 Acres
- MLS Number: 25-129
- MLS Name: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service
- Office Name: Richardson Real Estate Services, Inc.
- Office Phone: (805) 963-1704
- Listing Agent: The Richardson Team
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 08, 2022 | Home Sold | $3,100,000 |
| Mar 17, 1994 | Home Sold | $455,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,179,000 | $33,640 |
| 2023 | $3,100,000 | $32,855 |
| 2022 | $1,766,035 | $18,782 |
| 2021 | $1,731,408 | $18,277 |
| 2020 | $1,430,000 | $15,088 |
| 2019 | $1,430,000 | $14,906 |
| 2018 | $1,402,000 | $14,906 |
| 2017 | $1,335,000 | $13,997 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Washington Elementary School
Public District KG-6
0.4 mi
•290 Lighthouse Rd
5
Monroe Elementary School
Public District KG-6
0.8 mi
•431 Flora Vista Dr
6
Harding University Partnership School
Public District PK-6
0.9 mi
•1625 Robbins St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $81,563. The most common annual income of people living in Santa Barbara, CA is between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
20%
<35k
36%
35k-100k
25%
100k-200k
19%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
56%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
27%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
8%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
29%
18-34 yrs old
37%
35-64 yrs old
21%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Men's Tennis
Skiing/snowboarding
PGA/LPGA
Where do the neighbors shop?
Bloomingdales
Nordstrom
Chico's
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Bonefish Grill
California Pizza Kitchen
Starbucks
What do the neighbors drive?
Lexus
BMW
Cadillac
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Talk/Personality
Classical
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 643 Ricardo Ave
The listing price of 643 Ricardo Ave property is $4,895,000.
The property 643 Ricardo Ave is a house located in Santa Barbara, California, 93109.
Active Listing: 643 Ricardo Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 643 Ricardo Ave are: Washington Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Monroe Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Harding University Partnership School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), La Cumbre Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Santa Barbara Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), La Colina Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), La Cuesta Continuation High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Alta Vista Alternative High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $33,640 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on December 8, 2022 for $3,100,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 643 Ricardo Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 643 Ricardo Ave is 1,884 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 643 Ricardo Ave is 1963.
This home is located at 643 Ricardo Ave in Santa Barbara, CA and zip code 93109 in the East Mesa neighborhood. This 1,884 square foot home, which was built in 1963, sits on a 0.28 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 22, 2025 and is currently priced at $4,895,000.
Santa Barbara, CA housing market in April 2025 saw over 25 listings sold above listed price, more than 24 sold at listed price and over 43 sold below. The number of listings in Santa Barbara, CA increased by 17.3% between March and April 2025. Listings spent 30 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $2,151,000 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.