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    $6,750/mo

    144 San Rafael Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

    3beds
    1,067sqft
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
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    Single family residence
    Available Sat Nov 8 2025
    Cats, dogs OK
    -- A/C
    In unit laundry
    Attached garage parking
    Forced air
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Orange treesFully fenced propertyMeyer lemon treeCozy private retreat environmentPassion fruit vineLush back gardenHardwood floors
    Live the Mesa lifestyle! This charming 3bed/1bath home is just a short walk from Shoreline Park and Leadbetter Beach. Newly renovated in 2023 with a fresh new kitchen. This wonderfully light filled home has large windows in all rooms as well as skylights throughout. Lush plantings in the front garden provide privacy and a cozy private retreat environment. Hardwood floors throughout. New large patio off the kitchen is great for summertime BBQs after a day at the beach! The charming flagstone side patio is a great spot for a quiet morning coffee. Lush back garden includes a lawn and a bench tucked amidst tropical plants. Garage with window and skylights includes a new washer and dryer and is great for bikes, surfboards, tools, and more. Fully fenced property is wonderful for privacy, kids, and pets. The highly prolific Meyer Lemon tree, two orange trees, and passion fruit vine provide fruit throughout the year. Located in the desirable Washington School District. Just a short drive to Mesa Shopping Center and Lazy Acres. Owner pays for water, trash, and gardening (twice monthly) Tenant is responsible for all other utilities Rent $6,450/month Security deposit $7,500 One-year lease term, available 2/1/25 Pets considered with additional deposit No subletting. No short term rental. No co-signers. No smoking or vaping. If interested, respond with your phone number. Owner pays water and trash up to $300/m, and twice monthly gardener. Renter is responsible for all other utilities . Renter is responsible for water softener salt. Renter to provide owner with WiFi access for irrigation controller. No smoking or vaping allowed. Pets considered with additional deposit.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,067 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Attached, Off Street
    • Has attached garage: Yes
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Garbage included in rent, Heating system: Forced Air, Landscape lighting, Reverse osmosis water, Water included in rent, Water softener
    Details
    • Parcel number: 045142012

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Garbage, Water

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Santa Barbara

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/27/2025Listed for rent$6,750+8%$6/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    11/11/2023Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    11/7/2023Listed for rent$6,250$6/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    2/14/2003Sold$680,000$637/sqft
    Source: Public Record

    Neighborhood: East Mesa