NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1996 N Refugio Rd Santa Ynez, CA 93460

Ballard Area

Estimated Value: $2,855,000 - $3,935,000

6 Beds
7 Baths
-- Sq Ft
4.87 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 17, 2015

Last sale price $1,400,000

Est. 142% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $20,132 / mo

132 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed in Community
  • Pool
  • 4.87 Acre Lot
  • Santa Ynez Elementary School Rated A-
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Mountain View

About This Home

As of March 2015

Santa Ynez Ranchette - Situated on nearly 5 flat acres in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley, this property features a 7300+sf residence with multiple living areas including 6 bedrooms, 5 baths, kitchen with center island and dining area, living/family room, formal dining room, vaulted wood ceilings and large 3-car garage with workshop. The floorplan lends itself to additional uses including attached apartment with separate entrance. Outdoor patios offer outdoor enjoyment with a small pool off the living room and well established landscaping including many mature trees, lawns, garden areas and chicken coop. The rear of the property consists of an open 2+ acre flat and usable area that could be easily developed into vineyards, orchards, or horse facilities with room for barn and numerous pastures. This is a rare property with a prime central location, rural ambience, and irreplaceable amenities at this price.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Claire Hanssen

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00887277 Listed on: 08/20/2014

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member Agent

Non Member Office

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 4.87 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Game Room
  • Mountain Views
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Guest Quarters

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Location

  • City Lot

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • Horses Allowed in Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 141-060-032

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

4.87 Acres

Listing Details

  • Directions: East side of Refugio Road about 1/4 mile north of Baseline Ave.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level
  • Subdivision Name: Other
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story, Two
  • Reso Other Structures: Other, Shed(s)
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1973
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 4.87
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Other
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: Other
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: Other
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Pool: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation TO: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced ALL2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #33: Yes
  • Rooms Office3: Yes
  • Amenities Guest Quarters2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):_two_3: Yes
  • WaterSewer Septic In: Yes
  • Roof:Tile2: Yes
  • Other Buildings Shed: Yes
  • Amenities Horses2: Yes
  • Rooms LbryStudy: Yes
  • ParkingGarage RV: Yes
  • Rooms Game Room3: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Other, 2, LR

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Acres: 4.87
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Pool, Patio Open, Yard Irrigation T/O, Fenced: ALL
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gar #3, RV, Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 141-060-032
  • Zoning: Other
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 212137.2
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Santa Ynez, CA

  • Michelle Glaus Real Estate Agent - Village Properties

    Michelle Glaus

    Village Properties

    (805) 319-7162

    49 Total Sales

    2 in Ballard

    $5,035,000 Price Range

    Michelle Glaus
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  • Kristina Novak Real Estate Agent - Monument Global Estates

    Kristina Novak

    Responds Quickly

    Monument Global Estates

    (805) 691-3113

    40 Total Sales

    2 in Ballard

    $3,184,000 Price Range

    Kristina Novak
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  • Kendrick Guehr Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    Kendrick Guehr

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 618-1469

    98 Total Sales

    2 in Ballard

    $2,150,000 Price Range

    Kendrick Guehr
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  • Laura Drammer Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

    Laura Drammer

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

    (805) 618-2758

    222 Total Sales

    17 in Ballard

    $725K - $3.5M Price Range

    Laura Drammer
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  • Patty Murphy Real Estate Agent - Sotheby's International Realty

    Patty Murphy

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (805) 456-3749

    57 Total Sales

    8 in Ballard

    $1.7M - $4.5M Price Range

    Patty Murphy
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  • Cammy Godeck Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    Cammy Godeck

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 892-6706

    81 Total Sales

    5 in Ballard

    $3M - $3.5M Price Range

    Cammy Godeck
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/17/2015 03/17/15 Sold $1,400,000 -12.2% --
12/30/2014 12/30/14 Pending -- -- --
08/20/2014 08/20/14 For Sale $1,595,000 -- --
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Tax History

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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
2026 $18,298 $1,716,233 $980,705 $735,528
2025 $18,298 $1,682,582 $961,476 $721,106
2023 $17,968 $1,617,247 $924,142 $693,105
2022 $17,373 $1,585,537 $906,022 $679,515
2021 $17,115 $1,554,449 $888,257 $666,192
2020 $16,876 $1,538,512 $879,150 $659,362
2019 $16,519 $1,508,346 $861,912 $646,434
2018 $16,257 $1,478,771 $845,012 $633,759
2017 $15,979 $1,449,777 $828,444 $621,333
2016 $15,425 $1,421,350 $812,200 $609,150
2014 $10,481 $1,002,832 $406,553 $596,279
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Claire Hanssen Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Claire Hanssen

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 729-4334

    43 Total Sales

    Claire Hanssen
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Non Member Agent

    Non Member Office

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 14-2644

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 141-060-032

California Santa Barbara County Santa Ynez 93460

1996 N Refugio Rd, Santa Ynez, CA

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