Magnificent 20+/- acre hilltop estate with breathtaking Santa Ynez Valley views. Enjoy the romance of this Spanish Revival compound complete with expansive entry courtyard. Listen to the relaxing sounds of the tiered fountain, feel the Old World presence & experience an environment designed for entertaining. Complete with home theatre, serene guest retreat, free form swimming pool & spa, poolhouse, private guest house, equestrian facilities, tennis court & even your own boutique Syrah & Pinot Gris vineyard. Luxury in every turn, grand stone fireplaces, balconies, decks & views that will forever mesmerize you. Located in a gated community with 10+ miles of maintained riding trails. Convenient to renowned restaurants & wineries, yet removed for peacefulness among nature. Come & fall in love.
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
20 acresLot Size
$655Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Daniel Encell•DRE #00976141• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Listed by Laura Drammer•DRE #01209580• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with Ellen Hemming•DRE #02044366• Elam, Crystal & Associates
Magnificent 20+/- acre hilltop estate with breathtaking Santa Ynez Valley views. Enjoy the romance of this Spanish Revival compound complete with expansive entry courtyard. Listen to the relaxing sounds of the tiered fountain, feel the Old World presence & experience an environment designed for entertaining. Complete with home theatre, serene guest retreat, free form swimming pool & spa, poolhouse, private guest house, equestrian facilities, tennis court & even your own boutique Syrah & Pinot Gris vineyard. Luxury in every turn, grand stone fireplaces, balconies, decks & views that will forever mesmerize you. Located in a gated community with 10+ miles of maintained riding trails. Convenient to renowned restaurants & wineries, yet removed for peacefulness among nature. Come & fall in love.
SBMLS #19-939
Nov 26, 2019
Sold
$2,715,000
$365/sq ft
Sep 26, 2019
Contingent
—
Mar 22, 2019
Listed
$2,850,000
$383/sq ft
SBMLS #19-948
Nov 26, 2019
Sold
$2,715,000
$365/sq ft
Sep 26, 2019
Contingent
—
Mar 22, 2019
Listed
$2,850,000
$383/sq ft
+17
SBMLS #18-1042
Mar 2, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Jul 13, 2018
Price Changed
$3,495,000
$470/sq ft
Mar 27, 2018
Listed
$3,548,200
$477/sq ft
NSBCRMLS #18000812
Mar 2, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Jul 13, 2018
Price Changed
$3,495,000
$470/sq ft
Mar 21, 2018
Listed
$3,548,200
$477/sq ft
TheMLS #18-336450
Mar 1, 2019
Delisted
—
Jul 24, 2018
Price Changed
*
Mar 21, 2018
Listed
*
Public Records
Feb 2, 1983
Sold
$90,000
$12/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$32,129 (+1.7%)
$836,637 + $2,191,993
$3,028,630
2024
$31,578 (+95.0%)
$820,233 + $2,149,013
$2,969,246
2008
$16,196
$409,543 + $1,094,092
$1,503,635
Tax history for 1240 Cougar Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$32,129 (+1.7%)
$836,637 + $2,191,993
$3,028,630
2024
$31,578 (+95.0%)
$820,233 + $2,149,013
$2,969,246
2008
$16,196
$409,543 + $1,094,092
$1,503,635
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
6
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
20 Acres
Year renovated
1996
Sq. Ft.
7,202
Year built
1996
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
099430003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
AG-I-20
Agricultural I Zone
The AG-I zone is applied to areas appropriate for agricultural use within Urban, Inner Rural, and Existing Developed Rural Neighborhood areas, as designated on the Comprehensive Plan maps. The intent is to provide standards that will support agriculture as a viable land use and encourage maximum agricultural productivity.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gar #2, Detached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 5
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Room Information
Theatre
Office
Ground Floor Bedroom 2
Dining Information
Formal
Dining Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, Family Room, Dining Room, 2+, LR
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Hardwood, Marble, Tile
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Other, Pool, Pool House, Deck, Patio Open, SPA-Outside, Horse Facility, Dog Run, Wooded, Fenced: ALL
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Tile
Property Information
Architectural Style: Spanish
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: Other, Barn(s), Employee Quarters
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Two
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s), Setting, Panoramic
Lot Features: Level, Sloped Up
Zoning: AG-Preserve
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Sewer: Septic In
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Pets Allowed: Yes
HOA Information
CondoCO-OPPUD Association Fee: $100
School Information
Elementary School: Other
Middle Or Junior School: Other
High School: Other
Location Information
Cross Street: Jonata Park Place
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 7,202
Stories: —
Lot Size: 20 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1996
Year Renovated: 1996
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 099430003
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Oak Valley Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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Jonata Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
9/10
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.3mi
9/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
5% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
8 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$4.63M – $5.61M
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