Tremendous value in Buellton on a large lot in Thumbelina Village. You will find three bedrooms plus an office with an updated kitchen with a new gas range and butcher block counter tops. Hardwood floors grace the living room with a wood burning fireplace. The family/dining room accesses the two car garage, upstairs bedroom, and back yard. New carpeting in the downstairs bedrooms and new paint can be seen inside and out giving this home a fresh look at a great price. Conveniently located to shopping, the large lot gives ample room for expansion or an ADU, and views of the mountains make this a great location for versatile lifestyles, expansion, and improvements.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$547Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Allan Jones•DRE #00984793• Santa Ynez Valley Real Estate
Bought with Matt Raab•DRE #02063526• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Tremendous value in Buellton on a large lot in Thumbelina Village. You will find three bedrooms plus an office with an updated kitchen with a new gas range and butcher block counter tops. Hardwood floors grace the living room with a wood burning fireplace. The family/dining room accesses the two car garage, upstairs bedroom, and back yard. New carpeting in the downstairs bedrooms and new paint can be seen inside and out giving this home a fresh look at a great price. Conveniently located to shopping, the large lot gives ample room for expansion or an ADU, and views of the mountains make this a great location for versatile lifestyles, expansion, and improvements.
SBMLS #20-2059
Jun 30, 2020
Sold
$585,000
$341/sq ft
Jun 13, 2020
Contingent
—
Jun 6, 2020
Listed
$595,000
$347/sq ft
NSBCRMLS #150617
Jul 15, 2009
Sold
$376,000
$219/sq ft
Dec 22, 2008
Listed
$397,000
$231/sq ft
Great low price in Thumbelina. Clean home waiting for your touch. 3 bedroom/2 bath with extra bonus room. Large backyard with room to expand, have a garden or anything else you can imagine. NOT A SHORT SALE OR FORECLOSURE!!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,908 (+1.8%)
$433,985 + $306,170
$740,155
2025
$7,768 (+1.7%)
$433,985 + $306,170
$740,155
2024
$7,640 (+1.8%)
$425,476 + $300,167
$725,643
2023
$7,509 (+14.1%)
$417,134 + $294,282
$711,416
2022
$6,582 (+1.7%)
$408,955 + $288,512
$697,467
2021
$6,473 (+35.5%)
$360,698 + $242,182
$602,880
2020
$4,776 (+1.8%)
$353,626 + $237,434
$591,060
2019
$4,691 (+1.8%)
$265,560 + $178,218
$443,778
2018
$4,607 (+1.8%)
$260,353 + $174,724
$435,077
2017
$4,526 (+4.0%)
$250,245 + $167,941
$418,186
2016
$4,353 (+1.3%)
$250,245 + $167,941
$418,186
2015
$4,297 (+1.9%)
$245,339 + $164,649
$409,988
2014
$4,217 (+0.6%)
$236,921 + $159,000
$395,921
2013
$4,191 (+2.2%)
$236,921 + $159,000
$395,921
2012
$4,100 (+2.1%)
$235,851 + $158,282
$394,133
2011
$4,015 (+439.9%)
$231,227 + $155,179
$386,406
2009
$744 (+13.9%)
$225,000 + $151,000
$376,000
2008
$653
$15,138 + $52,200
$67,338
Tax history for 290 Kendale Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,908 (+1.8%)
$433,985 + $306,170
$740,155
2025
$7,768 (+1.7%)
$433,985 + $306,170
$740,155
2024
$7,640 (+1.8%)
$425,476 + $300,167
$725,643
2023
$7,509 (+14.1%)
$417,134 + $294,282
$711,416
2022
$6,582 (+1.7%)
$408,955 + $288,512
$697,467
2021
$6,473 (+35.5%)
$360,698 + $242,182
$602,880
2020
$4,776 (+1.8%)
$353,626 + $237,434
$591,060
2019
$4,691 (+1.8%)
$265,560 + $178,218
$443,778
2018
$4,607 (+1.8%)
$260,353 + $174,724
$435,077
2017
$4,526 (+4.0%)
$250,245 + $167,941
$418,186
2016
$4,353 (+1.3%)
$250,245 + $167,941
$418,186
2015
$4,297 (+1.9%)
$245,339 + $164,649
$409,988
2014
$4,217 (+0.6%)
$236,921 + $159,000
$395,921
2013
$4,191 (+2.2%)
$236,921 + $159,000
$395,921
2012
$4,100 (+2.1%)
$235,851 + $158,282
$394,133
2011
$4,015 (+439.9%)
$231,227 + $155,179
$386,406
2009
$744 (+13.9%)
$225,000 + $151,000
$376,000
2008
$653
$15,138 + $52,200
$67,338
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
1,716
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
137224004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 10, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Room Information
Office
Ground Floor Primary
Ground Floor Bedroom 2
Family Room 2
Dining Information
Dining Area
Breakfast Bar
Interior Features
Laundry Features: 220V Elect, In Garage
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Appliances: Gas Range
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Raised
Exterior Features: Yard Irrigation PRT
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Good
Levels: Two
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s)
Lot Features: Level, Near Public Transit
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: No
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), None
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Sewer: Other
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Pets Allowed: Yes
School Information
Elementary School: Other
Middle Or Junior School: Other
High School: Other
Location Information
Cross Street: Freaar Dr
Directions: Hwy 246 to Freear Dr. Stoplight. North to Kendale. Right on Kendale to property.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,716
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 137224004
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Oak Valley Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
7/10
Jonata Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.9mi
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
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 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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Buellton, CA • 93427
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In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$893,000 – $1.08M
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