TAJIGUAS CREEK RANCH. Find refuge and absolute privacy on this beautiful, end of the road, 40-acre hideaway in Refugio Canyon. For those seeking tranquility and safety, Tajiguas Creek Ranch offers a cozy 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence in an authentic, naturally energy efficient adobe built in the traditional California Rancho style. Nestled in a small valley surrounded by trees, this home features a large fireplace, massive 16'' walls, exposed rustic beams, traditional Saltillo tile floors, double pane Pella windows and two wood stoves, all supplied with underground power. Enjoy hikes, star gazing, or ride horseback on miles of trails while enjoying breathtaking ocean and island views. At 1,500 feet in elevation, Tajiguas Creek Ranch has spring water and is an ideal place to cultivate your garden, with existing avocado and citrus trees, 3,500 square feet of hoop houses for food production, as well as a pond to grow catfish. Surrounded on three sides by the 3,000-acre Tajiguas Ranch and to the North by the 1,400-acre Dos Vistas Ranch, adjacent to former President Reagans famous 'Western Whitehouse'. The property consists of two 40-acre parcels, a fully permitted barn, with certificates of compliance and an opportunity for a second dwelling unit. Zoned AGII-100.
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Listed by Kerry Mormann•DRE #00598625• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with Ellen Hemming•DRE #02044366• Elam, Crystal & Associates
TAJIGUAS CREEK RANCH. Find refuge and absolute privacy on this beautiful, end of the road, 80-acre hideaway in Refugio Canyon. For those seeking tranquility and safety, Tajiguas Creek Ranch offers a cozy, 1,800 square foot, 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence in an authentic, naturally energy efficient adobe built in traditional California Rancho style. Nestled in a small valley surrounded by trees, this home features a large fireplace, massive 16'' walls, exposed rustic beams, traditional Saltillo tile floors, double pane Pella windows and two wood stoves, all supplied with underground power. Enjoy hikes, star gazing, or ride horseback on miles of trails while enjoying breathtaking ocean and island views. Surrounded on three sides by the 3,000-acre Tajiguas Ranch and to the North by the 1,400-acre Dos Vistas Ranch, adjacent to former President Reagans famous 'Western Whitehouse'. The property consists of two 40-acre parcels, a fully permitted barn, with certificates of compliance and an opportunity for a second dwelling unit. Zoned AGII-100. NOTE: Option to buy adjacent parcel with bar and hoop houses (for gardening and growing your own food). Total acreage is 80 AC for both parcels. See NSB MLS #: 20001124
SBMLS #20-873
Oct 27, 2020
Sold
$2,300,000
Jun 9, 2020
Pending
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Mar 9, 2020
Price Changed
$2,450,000
Mar 8, 2020
Listed
$2,200,000
TheMLS #20-580180
Oct 27, 2020
Sold
$2,300,000
Jun 9, 2020
Pending
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Mar 8, 2020
Listed
$2,450,000
SBMLS #19-2692
Jan 1, 2020
Listing Removed
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Aug 2, 2019
Listed
$2,650,000
SBMLS #19-2695
Jan 1, 2020
Listing Removed
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Aug 2, 2019
Listed
$2,650,000
SBMLS #19-611
May 4, 2019
Listing Removed
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Feb 26, 2019
Listed
$2,200,000
SBMLS #18-3192
May 4, 2019
Listing Removed
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Feb 21, 2019
Price Changed
$2,950,000
Aug 29, 2018
Listed
$3,250,000
NSBCRMLS #18001562
May 4, 2019
Listing Removed
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Feb 20, 2019
Price Changed
$2,950,000
May 28, 2018
Listed
$3,250,000
SDMLS #300900328
May 4, 2019
Listing Removed
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May 28, 2018
Listed
$2,950,000
TheMLS #18-348492
May 3, 2019
Delisted
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Mar 20, 2019
Price Changed
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May 29, 2018
Price Changed
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May 28, 2018
Listed
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SBMLS #18-1773
May 4, 2019
Listing Removed
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Feb 21, 2019
Price Changed
$2,950,000
May 17, 2018
Listed
$3,250,000
OVMLS #218763
May 28, 2018
Listed
$2,950,000
SBMLS #18-72
May 3, 2018
Listing Removed
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Jan 8, 2018
Listed
$3,250,000
NSBCRMLS #189187
Apr 7, 2017
Listing Removed
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Aug 17, 2012
Listed
$1,250,000
SBMLS #15-1905
Jan 8, 2016
Listing Removed
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Jun 8, 2015
Listed
$3,500,000
SBMLS #14-3561
Feb 22, 2015
Listing Removed
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Nov 19, 2014
Listed
$975,000
Nov 19, 2014
Price Changed
$955,000
SBMLS #13-2450
Sep 29, 2014
Price Changed
$980,000
Sep 29, 2014
Listing Removed
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Apr 26, 2014
Price Changed
$999,999
Jan 28, 2014
Relisted
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Jan 28, 2014
Relisted
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Jan 28, 2014
Price Changed
$9,750,000
Jan 28, 2014
Listing Removed
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Jan 15, 2014
Price Changed
$1,200,000
Dec 31, 2013
Listing Removed
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Dec 5, 2013
Price Changed
$999,000
Jul 29, 2013
Listed
$1,100,000
SBMLS #13-2449
Aug 8, 2013
Listing Removed
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Jul 29, 2013
Listed
$1,750,000
TheMLS #12-619471
Jul 4, 2013
Delisted
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Jan 9, 2013
Price Changed
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Aug 17, 2012
Listed
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AG-II-100
Agricultural II Zone
The AG-II zone is applied to areas appropriate for agricultural land uses on prime and non-prime agricultural lands located within the Rural Area as shown on the Comprehensive Plan maps. The intent is to preserve these lands for long-term agricultural use.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gar #2, RV, Detached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Room Information
Sun Room
Ground Floor Primary
Family Room 2
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Patio Open
Construction Materials: Brick/Stone
Roof: Tile
Property Information
Architectural Style: Adobe, Spanish
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: Barn(s), Work Shop, Ranch Equipment, Employee Quarters
Property Condition: Good
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Ocean, Wooded
Lot Features: Mountain, Rural
Waterfront Features: Stream
Waterfront YN: Yes
Zoning: A-2
Utilities
Utilities Information
Water Source: Spring, Private
Sewer: Septic In
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Vista Del Mar
Middle Or Junior School: Gol Valley
High School: Dos Pueblos
Location Information
Road Frontage Type: Easement
Cross Street: Hwy 1010
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Style: Vacant Land
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County: Santa Barbara County
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Home facts updated by county records on Mar 2, 2026
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