$2,415,000
SOLD AUG 25, 2025

1626 Sky Dr Santa Ynez, CA 93460

5.05 Acres
$478,218 Price per Acre
219,978 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,167 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Stables
  • Panoramic View
  • Santa Ynez Elementary School Rated A-
  • Horses Allowed in Community
  • 5.05 Acre Lot

About This Lot

As of August 2025

A Rare Opportunity in the desirable Rancho Estates. Charming 2,070 sq ft home with sweeping Views..Views...Views. 3 bd, 2 bath is priced to sell and ready to make your own! A separate barn offers 4 stables, tack room with a 1 bd, 1 ba apartment that has it's own separate driveway and entrance. Huge pastures...mature trees lend itself to a park-like setting that offers privacy and opportunity to build... create...plant... dream...A Diamond in the Rough!
A neighborhood of walking, hiking, biking...
A Rare Opportunity to live on Sky Drive.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carole Colone

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01223216 Listed on: 07/07/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Carey Kendall

Village Properties License #00753349

Property Details

Property Type

  • Land

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,718

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 5.05 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Gated Home
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Irrigation
  • Mountainous Lot
  • Lawn
  • Property is in average condition

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Fixer Upper
  • Raised Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,070 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Location

  • Property near a hospital
  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops

Farming

  • Barn

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Groom or Foreman Quarters
  • Stables

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Shared Well
  • Septic Needed

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 141-160-109

Community Details

Overview

  • 2 Units
  • Rancho Estates Community
  • Santa Ynez Subdivision
  • Valley

Amenities

  • Restaurant

Recreation

  • Horses Allowed in Community
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

Property Details

Property Type

Land

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,718

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: 246 or 154 to Armour Ranch Rd to Happy Canyon to Baseline Avenue
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Farm
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: 220V Elect, Other, Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Rolling Slope, Valley, Mountain, Sloped Up, Sloped Down, Rural, Other
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Gate:Elec
  • Subdivision Name: Santa Ynez
  • Architectural Style: Other, Ranch
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Other, Barn(s), Stable(s), Work Shop, Employee Quarters
  • Reso Property Condition: Fixer, Fair
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1972
  • Property Information Total #Units: 2
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 5.05
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Other
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: Other
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: Other
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • View Panoramic2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Rolly2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Mountain3: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced ALL2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security GateElec: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 2070.0
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Proximity Restaurants: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Family Room3: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 219978.0
  • Other Buildings Work Shop2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Septic In: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • Location Info Development Name: Rancho Estates
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • Other Buildings Barn2: Yes
  • Other Buildings Stable2: Yes
  • Other Buildings Employee Quarters2: Yes
  • Amenities Horses2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Shared Well: Yes
  • LocationTopo Downslope2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Septic Req: Yes
  • Proximity Near Hospital2: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • Condition Fair2: Yes
  • Condition Fixer2: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • View Other27: Yes
  • LocationTopo Valley2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Rural2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Upslope2: Yes
  • Laundry 220V Elect2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) 23: Yes
  • Status Information Seller Concessions3: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: LotsLands

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Other, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Family Room

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Metal
  • View: Other, Mountain(s), Panoramic
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Other
  • Acres: 5.05
  • Topography: Rural, Downslope, Upslope, Mountain, Valley, Rolly
  • Exterior Features: Other, Deck, Patio Open, Lawn, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: ALL
  • Foundation Details: Raised, Other
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Metal: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Other
  • Heating: Other
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Shared Well

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 141-160-109
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 219978.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2008
Sold by
Durst Eric J and White Marsha A
Bought by
Durst Eric J and White Marsha A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,360,000
Outstanding Balance
$857,137
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Estimated Equity
$1,743,759

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 2006
Sold by
Durst Eric J and White Marsha A
Bought by
Durst Eric J and White Marsha A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,275,000
Interest Rate
1%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2005
Sold by
Durst Eric and White Marsha
Bought by
Durst Eric J and White Marsha A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 2003
Sold by
Clelland Walter L and Clelland Teresa A
Bought by
Durst Eric and White Marsha

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Interest Rate
3.67%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 1999
Sold by
Walter Elyse N Trustee
Bought by
Clelland Walter L and Clelland Teresa A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$488,000
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $1,200,000 First American Title Company
Grant Deed $610,000 Lawyers Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,360,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $1,275,000 Negative Amortization
Closed $168,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $900,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $260,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $488,000 Balloon
Closed $61,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/25/2025 08/25/25 Sold $2,415,000 -3.2% $1,167 / Sq Ft
07/12/2025 07/12/25 Pending -- -- --
07/07/2025 07/07/25 For Sale $2,495,000 -- $1,205 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $17,718 $1,706,135 $1,208,517 $497,618
2023 $17,718 $1,639,886 $1,161,590 $478,296
2022 $17,084 $1,607,732 $1,138,814 $468,918
2021 $16,755 $1,576,209 $1,116,485 $459,724
2020 $16,534 $1,560,048 $1,105,037 $455,011
2019 $16,188 $1,529,460 $1,083,370 $446,090
2018 $15,879 $1,499,472 $1,062,128 $437,344
2017 $15,597 $1,470,071 $1,041,302 $428,769
2016 $15,093 $1,441,247 $1,020,885 $420,362
2015 $14,865 $1,419,599 $1,005,551 $414,048
2014 -- $1,391,792 $985,854 $405,938
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-2594

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 141-160-019