$3,149,000
$146K PRICE DROP

3550 Live Oak Rd Santa Ynez, CA 93460

Estimated payment $19,594/month

Total Views 7,783
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,071 Sq Ft
$1,521 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Solar Power System
  • 20.16 Acre Lot
  • Santa Ynez Elementary School Rated A-
  • Panoramic View
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

About This Home

Perched atop a private ridge, this one-of-a-kind estate offers commanding, unobstructed views of two iconic mountain ranges and the sweeping Santa Ynez Valley that stretches between them--creating a dramatic 360-degree backdrop from every window and outdoor space. Nestled among ancient live oaks that lend shade, history and character, this property is more than a home--it's a sanctuary where natural beauty and serene living converge.The main residence features a thoughtfully designed open floor plan with soaring vaulted ceilings that invite natural light and a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. With 2 spacious bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a chef's kitchen with walk-in pantry, and a flexible bonus room ideal as a third bedroom, office, or den/library, the layout is both functional and inspiring. Additional highlights include the wrap-around covered porch, concrete radiant heated floors, natural wood beams, clawfoot soaking tub, wood stove, outdoor shower, large stone patio, detached 2-car garage and fully fenced pastures and backyard.

Listing Agent

Patty Murphy

Sotheby's International Realty Santa Ynez Valley Brokerage License #00766586 Listed on: 04/08/2025

Sotheby's International Realty Santa Ynez Valley Brokerage

Co-Listing Agent

Christopher Atkinson

Sotheby's International Realty Santa Ynez Valley Brokerage License #01067697

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,785

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 20.16 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Fenced Yard
  • Fenced
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Sprinkler System
  • Orchard
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping

HOA Fees

  • $270 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Peek-A-Boo
  • Mountain
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,071 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Security Gate
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller
  • Solar Heating System

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Shared Well
  • Water Heated On Demand
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 135-290-044

Community Details

Overview

  • Remington Hotchkis Association
  • Greenbelt

Recreation

  • Horses Allowed in Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,785

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$270 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • FILLACRES: 20.16
  • ApproxYrBlt: 2003
  • Directions To Property: From Hw154, turn east on Roblar Ave. Continue to Brinkerhoff Rd. Take Long Valley from Brinkerhoff and Live Oak Road off of Long Valley to property. Gated entry - CLA
  • Listing Member Name: Patty Murphy
  • Listing Office Short Id: 201000329
  • List Office Board Code: Santa Ynez Valley
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 878170.00
  • Major Area: 38 - Santa Ynez Valley
  • Open House Office I D: 20170308161134127826000000
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • StairsToEntry: Yes
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Tract Suffix: Road
  • Under Construction: No
  • WellInstalled: No
  • OFFICELIST_ZIP4: 93460
  • Accessory Dwelling Unit: Yes
  • Appliances Included: Oven/Range-Gas, Refrigerator, Garbage Disp, Dishwasher
  • OptionalServices: Security Gate, Other, Horses Allowed
  • Geen Feat.: Paved Streets, Other
  • SolarPanelOptions: Owned
  • Senior Community: No
  • Hoa Contact Name: Remington Hotchkis
  • PrimaryBedroomOnLwrLvl: Yes
  • Utilities Included Solar Panels: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2003

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Description: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area
  • FireplaceLocType: Free Standing, Wood Burning, Living Room
  • Flooring: Wood, Other
  • Interior Amenities: Skylights, Cathedral Ceilings, Other, Dual Pn Windows, Pantry
  • Laundry: Laundry Rm/Inside
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Additional Buildings: Other, Guest Quarters
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Horses Allowed, Yard Sprinklers, Fenced, Patio
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Metal
  • View: Valley, Partial/Filtered, Panoramic, Hill/Peak/Mnt

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Covered Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air, Other, Ceiling Fans
  • Heating: Forced Air, Solar, Electric, Radiant
  • Green Energy: Photovoltaic/Sln Pnl
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Hot Water: Shared Well, See Remarks

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Include: Other
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • HOA: Yes
  • Association Fee: 810.00
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Characteristics: Greenbelt, Orchard, Rural Setting, Upslope, Other, Downslope
  • Zoning Description: Residential, Residential Rural, Res Agriculture, Agricultural, Rural

Green Features

  • Green Features: Drought Resist. Vege, Other - See Remarks, On Demand H2O Heater, Green Insulation
  • Green Ratings: Other

Rental Info

  • Deposit: 3.00

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 135-290-044

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $22,785 $2,190,862 $1,082,432 $1,108,430
2023 $22,785 $2,105,790 $1,040,400 $1,065,390
2022 $21,970 $2,064,500 $1,020,000 $1,044,500
2021 $21,023 $1,975,000 $1,000,000 $975,000
2020 $20,429 $1,917,974 $1,091,770 $826,204
2019 $20,003 $1,880,367 $1,070,363 $810,004
2018 $19,623 $1,843,498 $1,049,376 $794,122
2017 $19,277 $1,807,351 $1,028,800 $778,551
2016 $18,655 $1,771,914 $1,008,628 $763,286
2014 $18,015 $1,711,112 $974,018 $737,094
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/16/2025 05/16/25 Price Changed $3,149,000 -4.4% $1,521 / Sq Ft
04/10/2025 04/10/25 For Sale $3,295,000 -- $1,591 / Sq Ft
Source: North Santa Barbara County Regional MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $1,975,000 First American Title Company
Grant Deed $1,625,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Grant Deed -- Lawyers Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title
Individual Deed $600,000 Lawyers Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,481,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $730,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $730,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $450,250 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $729,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,137,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: North Santa Barbara County Regional MLS

MLS Number: 25000677

North Santa Barbara County Regional MLS

APN: 135-290-044