$1,675,000
SOLD JUL 22, 2025

2968 Ballard Canyon Rd Los Olivos, CA 93441

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,253 Sq Ft
5.26 Acres

Recently Sold

$743 Per Sq Ft

30% Below List Price

257 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Panoramic View
  • 5.26 Acre Lot
  • Hilly Lot
  • Los Olivos Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of July 2025

Despite having a Solvang mailing address, this property is located in Los Olivos within the highly rated Los Olivos School District. Overlooking town with panoramic views of the mountains this 4 bedroom, 2.5 Bath home is on 5.26 acres. Under the cathedral ceilings there's a two-sided brick fireplace between the dining and living rooms, as well as a spacious kitchen and breakfast area. One bedroom and a half bath are located on the first floor. On the second floor is the roomy primary bedroom, two additional bedrooms and a second bath. The back yard has majestic views of the mountains with an outdoor kitchen and entertaining area with plenty of space for animals or RV parking. This property is close to town with award winning restaurants, wine tasting and shopping.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gigi Gerritsen

Santa Ynez Valley Real Estate License #01308166 Listed on: 03/24/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member Agent

Non Member Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,527

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 5.26 Acre Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Hilly Lot
  • Property is in average condition

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,253 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Dining Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Gas Oven
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Garage
  • Carport

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Septic Needed

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 135-350-004
  • Seller Concessions Offered
  • Seller Will Consider Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,527

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Directions: Highway 154 or Steele Street to Ballard Canyon Rd.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Reso Property Condition: Average
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1988
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 5.26
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Other
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: Other
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: Other
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • View Panoramic2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Hilly2: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom2: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Bar2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 2253.0
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Dining Room2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced PRT: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • Other Buildings Shed: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Cpt #12: Yes
  • WaterSewer Septic Req: Yes
  • Condition Average2: Yes
  • Status Information Seller Concessions3: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Built-In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Stove, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room
  • Appliances Included:Built-In Gas Oven: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Panoramic
  • Acres: 5.26
  • Topography: Hilly
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio Open, Fenced: BCK, Fenced: PRT
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Cpt #1

Utilities

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

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 #: 135-350-004
  • Zoning: Other
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 229125.6
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 24, 2025
Closed on
Jul 16, 2025
Sold by
Ostrzyzek Tara
Bought by
Ostrzyzek Derrek Joseph
Seller's Agent
Gigi Gerritsen
Santa Ynez Valley Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Non Member Agent
Non Member Office
List Price
$2,385,000
Sold Price
$1,675,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$710,000
-29.77%
Views
16

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
32.32%
Original Mortgage
$1,088,750
Outstanding Balance
$1,087,831
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$659,026

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 24, 2025
Closed on
Jun 27, 2025
Sold by
Thomas Peter Moyer Revocable Living Trus and Moyer Thomas Peter
Bought by
Ostrzyzek Derrek Joseph
Seller's Agent
Gigi Gerritsen
Santa Ynez Valley Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Non Member Agent
Non Member Office
List Price
$2,385,000
Sold Price
$1,675,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$710,000
-29.77%
Views
16

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,088,750
Outstanding Balance
$1,087,831
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$659,026

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 2023
Sold by
Moyer Thomas
Bought by
Thomas Peter Moyer Revocable Living Trust and Moyer

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2021
Sold by
Preble Yvonne and 1999 Yvonne Preble
Bought by
Moyer Thomas

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2019
Sold by
Preble Yvonne
Bought by
Preble Yvonne

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2018
Sold by
Preble Yvonne and Spencer Donald
Bought by
Preble Yvonne

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2009
Sold by
Martin Donald S and Martin Yvonne
Bought by
Martin Donald S and Preble Yvonne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$230,200
Interest Rate
4.99%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 1997
Sold by
Faulkner Don E and Faulkner Maureen O
Bought by
Martin Donald S and Martin Yvonne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$308,500
Interest Rate
7.94%
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
Grant Deed -- First American Title
Grant Deed $1,675,000 First American Title
Grant Deed -- First American Title
Grant Deed $1,250,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Servicelink
Grant Deed $415,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,088,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $500,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $660,100 New Conventional
Previous Owner $230,200 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $227,400 Unknown
Previous Owner $224,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $233,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $308,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/22/2025 07/22/25 Sold $1,675,000 -4.2% $743 / Sq Ft
06/18/2025 06/18/25 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Price Changed $1,749,000 -10.3% $776 / Sq Ft
05/13/2025 05/13/25 Price Changed $1,949,000 -4.9% $865 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Price Changed $2,049,000 -8.9% $909 / Sq Ft
04/18/2025 04/18/25 Price Changed $2,249,000 -5.7% $998 / Sq Ft
03/24/2025 03/24/25 For Sale $2,385,000 +42.4% $1,059 / Sq Ft
03/21/2025 03/21/25 Off Market $1,675,000 -- --
03/13/2025 03/13/25 Price Changed $2,385,000 -4.6% $1,059 / Sq Ft
10/04/2024 10/04/24 Price Changed $2,500,000 +900.0% $1,110 / Sq Ft
10/04/2024 10/04/24 For Sale $250,000 -- $111 / 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 $14,527 $1,353,038 $757,701 $595,337
2023 $14,527 $1,300,500 $728,280 $572,220
2022 $14,096 $1,275,000 $714,000 $561,000
2021 $6,856 $624,416 $338,539 $285,877
2020 $6,767 $618,014 $335,068 $282,946
2019 $6,631 $605,898 $328,499 $277,399
2018 $6,523 $594,018 $322,058 $271,960
2017 $6,429 $582,372 $315,744 $266,628
2016 $6,236 $570,953 $309,553 $261,400
2014 $5,858 $551,363 $298,932 $252,431
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 24-3295

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 135-350-004