$3,262,500
SOLD MAY 12, 2025

1712 N Refugio Rd Santa Ynez, CA 93460

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,600 Sq Ft
5.58 Acres

Recently Sold

$906 Per Sq Ft

17% Below List Price

247 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
  • Barn
  • Reverse Osmosis System
  • Santa Ynez Elementary School Rated A-
  • Panoramic View
  • 5.58 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of May 2025

Discover this exceptional private ranch featuring a custom Craftsman main home and a legal Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) of about 1,200 square feet with a private driveway. Set on 5.58 acres, this property offers a serene retreat and income potential as a Short Term Rental, subject to a Homestay Permit from the County of Santa Barbara. The main home boasts dark walnut wood floors, a cozy living room with a fireplace, and a large kitchen that opens to the family room. Outside, enjoy a charming tree house and a versatile barn with stunning mountain views. Additional amenities include water from a private well and public sources, a backup power generator, high-speed internet, natural gas, air conditioning, RV hookups, and EV car chargers. Come see this remarkable ranch and income property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Allan S. Jones

Santa Ynez Valley Real Estate License #00984793 Listed on: 07/28/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Cammy Godeck

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #02074002

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 5.58 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Dog Run
  • Gated Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Wooded Lot
  • Lawn
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned A-1

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Peek-A-Boo
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,600 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Built-In Electric Oven
  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Reverse Osmosis System

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
  • Property is near public transit and bus stop
  • Barn

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 2 Units

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 141-100-092

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Directions: On Refugio Rd behind Finley Farms near Baseline Ave.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Cul-De-Sac, Sloped Down, Near Public Transit
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Gate:Elec, Fire Sprinkler System
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit), Barn(s), Second Residence
  • Reso Property Condition: Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 2002
  • Property Information Total #Units: 2
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 5.58
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Other
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: Other
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: Other
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • View Panoramic2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom2: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Primary: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Bar2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Amenities Skylight2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security GateElec: Yes
  • Security Fire Sprinkler System: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 3600.0
  • ParkingGarage Gar #33: Yes
  • Other Buildings ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit): Yes
  • Amenities Guest House2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Built-In Gas Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included Rev Osmosis2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Pvt Well In: Yes
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Wooded4: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced PRT: Yes
  • WaterSewer Septic In: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Dog Run2: Yes
  • Other Buildings Barn2: Yes
  • Other Buildings Second Residence2: Yes
  • Amenities Second Residence: Yes
  • LocationTopo Downslope2: Yes
  • Site Improvements Cable TV3: Yes
  • Exterior Cement Siding: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Permeable Driveway2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Cul-De-Sac2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Wtr SoftenerOwned: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • View PartialFiltered2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Meter In: Yes
  • Dining In Living Room2: Yes
  • Dining Nook2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s): Yes
  • Style Craftsman2: Yes
  • Electric Pre-Wired for Electric Vehicle Charging: Yes
  • ParkingGarage:Total _pound_ Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Rev Osmosis, Washer, Wtr Softener/Owned
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Appliances Included:Double Oven2: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Built-In Electric Oven: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Partial/Filtered, Panoramic
  • Construction Type: Cement Siding
  • Acres: 5.58
  • Topography: Downslope, Level
  • Exterior Features: Patio Open, Dog Run, Lawn, Wooded, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: PRT, Permeable Driveway
  • Foundation Details: Raised

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Gar #3, Attached, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Meter In, Private
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Unit 1 Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling(s)2: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 141-100-092
  • Zoning: A-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 243064.8
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 28, 2024
Closed on
May 2, 2025
Sold by
Leyva Jesse and Leyva Michelle D
Bought by
Blacksmith Properties Ii Llc
Seller's Agent
Allan S. Jones
Santa Ynez Valley Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Cammy Godeck
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$3,925,000
Sold Price
$3,262,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$662,500
-16.88%
Views
130
Current Estimated Value
$3,222,957

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$39,543
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.70%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 2015
Sold by
Frangesch Suzanne R
Bought by
Leyva Jesse and Leyva Michelle D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,106,500
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 2001
Sold by
Frangesch Suzanne R
Bought by
Frangesch Suzanne R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$245,000
Interest Rate
7.13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2001
Sold by
Grodin Jay H
Bought by
Frangesch Suzanne R and Leyva Jesse

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$245,000
Interest Rate
7.13%
Source: Public Records

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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
Grant Deed $3,262,500 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $330,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $445,000 Chicago Title Co
Grant Deed -- Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,106,500 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $245,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/12/2025 05/12/25 Sold $3,262,500 -11.7% $906 / Sq Ft
04/02/2025 04/02/25 Pending -- -- --
01/18/2025 01/18/25 Price Changed $3,695,000 -5.9% $1,026 / Sq Ft
07/28/2024 07/28/24 For Sale $3,925,000 -- $1,090 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

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 $19,611 $1,857,095 $728,462 $1,128,633
2023 $19,611 $1,784,983 $700,176 $1,084,807
2022 $18,944 $1,749,985 $686,448 $1,063,537
2021 $18,636 $1,715,673 $672,989 $1,042,684
2020 $18,379 $1,698,082 $666,089 $1,031,993
2019 $17,991 $1,664,787 $653,029 $1,011,758
2018 $17,687 $1,632,145 $640,225 $991,920
2017 $17,380 $1,600,143 $627,672 $972,471
2016 $16,789 $1,568,768 $615,365 $953,403
2014 -- $1,514,936 $594,249 $920,687
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 24-2488

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 141-100-092