$1,999,000

140 E Rice Ranch Rd Santa Maria, CA 93455

Estimated payment $11,822/month

4 Beds
4 Baths
4,346 Sq Ft
$460 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Corner Lot
  • 1.54 Acre Lot
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • No HOA

About This Home

Enter into this one of a kind Castle in Orcutt,, home sits on 1.54 acre and NO HOA. This truly is an unique property. Home boasts 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Step down to the formal living room with imported carved oak fireplace from a lobby of a hotel in Sussex England. The living room also features stained glass windows and a cathedral ceiling that supports the loft above. Home was built in 1988 and all the bricks used from the stairs to enter, the exterior and the fireplaces came from Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo. The family room has a fireplace and a sunken wet bar and opens to huge grounds. Hallway has 2 large closets. Inside this home can be made into 2 mother in laws quarters, downstairs used to be a studio with a small kitchen and its own bath. Upstairs has 1 bedroom with a kitchen. There are 3 decks that surrounds the upstairs of the home with view of the Orcutt Hills. Master bedroom is completely remodeled with a soaking tub, large walk in shower with 2 shower heads, a brick fireplace for those cold nights to get you toasty warm plus a large sauna for relaxing. Home has solar panels that are paid for and a 4-car garage for your toys. The home is completely fenced with wrought iron that surrounds the front with a large wrought iron electric gate. The original owners were a 3 way lot split but never finished. Here is your chance to build many ADU'S or more homes, check with County of Santa Barbara. The animal statues on the property stays. Large covered deck, maybe use for party ventures, but check with the County, so so many possibilities. This home is must see!

Listing Agent

Glenda Muto

LPT Realty Inc. License #01038878 Listed on: 04/22/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1988

Lot Details

  • 1.54 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Raised Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Concrete Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 4,346 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Solar Power System
  • Patio

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $20,000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1988

Lot Details

1.54 Acres

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Co List Office Mls Id: osm8983
  • Inclusions: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Garbage Disp, Elec Cooktop
  • Directions: Orcutt Road to E. Rice Ranch Road, property is on the corner of E. Rice Ranch Road and Graciosa Rd
  • Efficiency: Unknown
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1988

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Laminate
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplaces: 3

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Brick, Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Raised, Slab, None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Gas Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 67082.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential Suburb

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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 $14,672 $1,248,480 $520,200 $728,280
2023 $14,672 $1,200,000 $500,000 $700,000
2022 $7,828 $608,245 $130,799 $477,446
2021 $7,662 $596,320 $128,235 $468,085
2020 $7,609 $590,207 $126,921 $463,286
2019 $7,533 $578,635 $124,433 $454,202
2018 $7,437 $567,291 $121,994 $445,297
2017 $7,163 $556,168 $119,602 $436,566
2016 $6,878 $545,263 $117,257 $428,006
2014 $6,506 $526,553 $113,234 $413,319
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/22/2026 04/22/26 For Sale $1,999,000 +66.6% $460 / Sq Ft
08/05/2022 08/05/22 Sold $1,200,000 -19.5% $276 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/18/2022 04/18/22 Pending -- -- --
03/25/2022 03/25/22 For Sale $1,490,000 -- $343 / Sq Ft
Source: North Santa Barbara County Regional MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $1,200,000 Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Santa Barbara Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $123,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $125,225 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Source: North Santa Barbara County Regional MLS

MLS Number: 26000748

North Santa Barbara County Regional MLS

APN: 103-500-056

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