Welcome to 231 Castro Canyon Road. Located in the city of Cuyama set against the backdrop of the Los Padres National Forest. The vast panoramic views in every direction will leave you in wow. This property has true charm and encompasses all of what we grew up envisioning a ranch to be. A unprecedented rare opportunity to own this 40 acres of private land one hour west of Bakersfield and centrally located between Santa Barbara and Greater LA Area. Lined with wood fencing, tall beautiful pine trees and smooth combed roads you will immediately feel welcomed. The property offers everything you need, two 1 bedroom 1 bath homes, fireplace, large workshop garage, large barn live stock building with living quarters, an additional parking garage for equipment, operational water well and multiple large open areas for growing including a vineyard which was once used for winemaking. Please see the videos we have posted and don't let this rare opportunity get away! ALL OFFERS considered. Motivated Sellers!
Welcome to 231 Castro Canyon Road. Located in the city of Cuyama set against the backdrop of the Los Padres National Forest. The vast panoramic views in every direction will leave you in wow. This property has true charm and encompasses all of what we grew up envisioning a ranch to be. A unprecedented rare opportunity to own this 40 acres of private land one hour west of Bakersfield and centrally located between Santa Barbara and Greater LA Area. Lined with wood fencing, tall beautiful pine trees and smooth combed roads you will immediately feel welcomed. The property offers everything you need, two 1 bedroom 1 bath homes, fireplace, large workshop garage, large barn live stock building with living quarters, an additional parking garage for equipment, operational water well and multiple large open areas for growing including a vineyard which was once used for winemaking. Please see the videos we have posted and don't let this rare opportunity get away!
Public Records
Mar 24, 1992
Sold
$100,000
$157/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,630 (+2.3%)
$405,912 + $123,396
$529,308
2024
$5,503 (+1.9%)
$397,953 + $120,977
$518,930
2023
$5,403 (+165.3%)
$390,150 + $118,605
$508,755
2022
$2,037 (+1.9%)
$382,500 + $116,280
$498,780
2021
$1,998 (+1.0%)
$74,973 + $108,299
$183,272
2020
$1,978 (+1.9%)
$73,503 + $106,176
$179,679
2019
$1,941 (+2.4%)
$72,750 + $105,088
$177,838
2018
$1,896 (+0.1%)
$71,324 + $103,028
$174,352
2017
$1,894 (+7.5%)
$68,555 + $99,028
$167,583
2016
$1,762 (+1.5%)
$68,555 + $99,028
$167,583
2015
$1,736 (+1.9%)
$67,211 + $97,087
$164,298
2014
$1,704 (+0.4%)
$64,906 + $93,756
$158,662
2013
$1,697 (+1.9%)
$64,906 + $93,756
$158,662
2012
$1,665 (+1.9%)
$64,613 + $93,333
$157,946
2011
$1,634 (+0.5%)
$63,347 + $91,503
$154,850
2009
$1,626 (+1.9%)
$61,641 + $89,039
$150,680
2008
$1,596
$60,577 + $87,501
$148,078
Tax history for 231 Castro Canyon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,630 (+2.3%)
$405,912 + $123,396
$529,308
2024
$5,503 (+1.9%)
$397,953 + $120,977
$518,930
2023
$5,403 (+165.3%)
$390,150 + $118,605
$508,755
2022
$2,037 (+1.9%)
$382,500 + $116,280
$498,780
2021
$1,998 (+1.0%)
$74,973 + $108,299
$183,272
2020
$1,978 (+1.9%)
$73,503 + $106,176
$179,679
2019
$1,941 (+2.4%)
$72,750 + $105,088
$177,838
2018
$1,896 (+0.1%)
$71,324 + $103,028
$174,352
2017
$1,894 (+7.5%)
$68,555 + $99,028
$167,583
2016
$1,762 (+1.5%)
$68,555 + $99,028
$167,583
2015
$1,736 (+1.9%)
$67,211 + $97,087
$164,298
2014
$1,704 (+0.4%)
$64,906 + $93,756
$158,662
2013
$1,697 (+1.9%)
$64,906 + $93,756
$158,662
2012
$1,665 (+1.9%)
$64,613 + $93,333
$157,946
2011
$1,634 (+0.5%)
$63,347 + $91,503
$154,850
2009
$1,626 (+1.9%)
$61,641 + $89,039
$150,680
2008
$1,596
$60,577 + $87,501
$148,078
*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
1
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
40 Acres
Year renovated
1961
Sq. Ft.
1,359
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
149140063
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Concrete Slab, Wood/Wood Like
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Building Information
# of Floors (Total): 1
Levels: Ground Level
Year Built Source: Assessor
Land Information
Land Lease Type: Fee
Land Lease Type: Fee Simple
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 40.0000
Structures: Barn w/Electricity, Barn w/Water, Barn/Stable, Guest House/Casita
Property Information
Property Attached: No
Zoning: U
Location
Location Details
Has View
Location Information
Property Directions: From Santa Barbara, or north. 101 to highway 166, right on Bell Rd. , merge onto Foothill Rd. , right on Castro Canyon. Follow signs to the right when you reach Y in road. From Ventura/Ojai Area. Highway 33, Left on Foothill, left on Castro Canyon Rd.
Cross Streets: FOOTHILL RD./ HIGHWAY 33 OR HIGHWAY 166
Subdivision/Tract Code: Not Applicable - 1007242
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,359
Stories: —
Lot Size: 40 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: 1961
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 149140063
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Other
Misc
SP % LP: 0.6300
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Schools
Cuyama Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi
3/10
Cuyama Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.9mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
8/10 Fire Factor
32% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
9 days above 95° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
13 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Maricopa, CA • 93254
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Estimated sale price
$575,000 – $696,000
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