Listed by Glenda Muto•DRE #01038878• LPT Realty, Inc.
Contact: 805-720-5923
For sale
$1,899,000
Est. $12,180/mo —
4
bd
•
4 ba
•
4,346
sq ft
140 E Rice Ranch Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93455
About this home
Enter into this one of a kind Castle in Orcutt, , home sits on 1.54 acre and NO HOA. This truly is an unique property. Home boasts 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Step down to the formal living room with imported carved oak fireplace from a lobby of a hotel in Sussex England. The living room also has lots of built in book shelves, bay windows, and a cathedral ceiling that supports the loft above. Home was built in 1988 on part raised and part slab foundation, all of the bricks used from the stairs to entrance , the exterior and the fireplaces came from Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo. The family room has a fireplace and a sunken wet bar and opens to huge grounds. Hallway has 2 large closets. Inside this home can be made into 2 mother in laws quarters, downstairs used to be a studio with a small kitchen and its own bath. Upstairs has 1 bedroom with a kitchen. There are 3 decks that surrounds the upstairs of the home with view of the Orcutt Hills. Master bedroom is completely remodeled with with tile flooring that is heated and a fireplace and a huge walk in closet. Master bath has marble walls, a soaking tub, large walk in shower with 2 shower heads, double sinks, a large sauna for relaxing. Home has solar panels that are paid for and a 4-car garage for your toys. The home is completely fenced with some wrought iron that surrounds the front with a large wrought iron electric gate. The original owners were a 3 way lot split but never finished. Here is your chance to build many ADU'S or more homes, check with County of Santa Barbara. The animal statues on the property stays. Large covered deck, maybe use for party ventures, but check with the County, This home is must see!
Oakhill Estates, located between Clark Avenue and Orcutt Creek, is a residential and semi-rural Orcutt neighborhood with oak-dotted hillsides and winding cul-de-sacs. The neighborhood reads as ranch-style and contemporary homes set on larger lots, with a quiet, open-sky feel. The character concentrates around the Clark Avenue and Bradley Road corridor, where local storefronts and everyday errands cluster in a low-key strip of shops. Old Town Coffee anchors the caffeine ritual, while The Orcutt Chalkboard keeps the calendar stocked with community happenings. Waller Park’s lake paths and open lawns add a nature-forward counterpoint to the neighborhood’s hillside streets.
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Offer insights
140 E Rice Ranch Rd · $1,899,000
$1.88M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.88M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
122 days
The average home goes pending in 36 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.1%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Sunken living room
Balcony
Cathedral/vaulted ceilings
Sliding glass doors
Panel doors
Bay window
Stained glass windows
Automatic gate
Smoke detector
Bedrooms
Bedrooms on both main and upper levels (all bedrooms up and all bedrooms down indicated)
Bathrooms
Four full bathrooms
Soaking tub
Heated floor in bath
Bidet
Shower in tub
Double sinks (including double sinks in master bath)
Dual/multiple shower heads
Bathtub
Upgraded bathroom finishes
Tile counters in bathrooms
Kitchen
Kitchen island
Tile counters
Kitchenette area
Breakfast counter/bar and formal dining area
Gas oven
Gas range
Free-standing range
Electric stove
Microwave
Dishwasher
Garbage disposal
Water softener
Laundry & utility
Dedicated laundry room
Gas and electric dryer hookups
Washer/dryer connections
Flooring
Tile flooring
Carpet
Laminate flooring
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Central furnace
Exterior features
Covered wood deck/patio
Patio and porch areas
Rain gutters
Yard
Corner lot
Lot level/flat
Excellent-condition fencing
Sauna (private)
Home design
House
Two stories
Entry at main level
Has a view
No accessory dwelling unit (ADU)
Parking
Attached garage with 4 spaces
Concrete driveway
Combination driveway
Driveway level
On-site parking
RV access/parking
Gated entry
Garage door opener
Security
Automatic gate
Smoke detector
Construction
Brick construction
Concrete and tile roof
Permanent raised foundation over concrete slab
Year built per public records
Utilities
Public sewer
District/public water
Natural gas connected
Electricity connected
Telephone on property
Sewer connected
Water connected
Solar energy generation
HOA & community
Suburban neighborhood with street lighting and sidewalks
Other
Property is a single-family unit (1 total unit)
No common walls
Living area source listed as other
Lot size and elevation per public records
Access via country road; paved road frontage
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Enter into this one of a kind Castle in Orcutt,, home sits on 1.54 acre and NO HOA. This truly is an unique property. Home boasts 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Home is on a raised and slab foundation. Step down to the formal living room with imported carved oak fireplace from a lobby of a hotel in Sussex England. The living room also features Bay windows lots of built in book shelves, and a cathedral ceiling that supports the loft above. Home was built in 1988 and all the bricks used from the stairs to enter, the exterior and the fireplaces came from Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo. The family room has a fireplace and a sunken wet bar and opens to huge grounds. Hallway has 2 large closets. Inside this home can be made into 2 mother in laws quarters, one bedroom downstairs used to be a studio with a small kitchen and its own bath. Upstairs has 1 bedroom with a kitchen. There are 3 decks that surrounds the upstairs of the home with view of the Orcutt Hills. Master bedroom is completely remodeled with tile heated flooring and a fireplace, huge walk in closet opens to a balcony with view. Master bath with marble walls, a soaking tub, large walk in shower with 2 shower heads, large sauna for relaxing and double sinks.. Home has solar panels that are paid for and a 4-car garage for your toys. The home is completely fenced with wrought iron that surrounds the front with a large wrought iron electric gate. The original owners were a 3 way lot split but never finished. Here is your chance to build many ADU'S or more homes, check with County of Santa Barbara. The animal statues on the property stays. Large covered deck, maybe use for party ventures, 4 Car garages, tons of concrete driveway and fountain check with the County, so so many possibilities. This home is must see!
CRMLS #PI26086331
Jun 26, 2026
Price Changed
$1,899,000
$437/sq ft
Apr 22, 2026
Listed
$1,999,000
$460/sq ft
NSBCRMLS #22000637
Aug 5, 2022
Sold
$1,200,000
$276/sq ft
May 5, 2022
Pending
—
Mar 25, 2022
Listed
$1,490,000
$343/sq ft
+45
Have you ever dreamed of living in your own castle? If so, don't miss this opportunity as this one-of-kind unique property on 1.54 acres in Orcutt's desirable south side is your chance! This custom designed home was built in 1988 and features 4,346 sqft of living space, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, separate living and family rooms, 3 fireplaces, a formal dining room, a sauna, solar panels and a 4-car garage. Come and see the many unique characteristics that makes this home different than any other on the central coast and the stunning vista view from the rear upper deck with views of the Orcutt Hills. The custom brick exterior features a custom turret designed fireplace that you won't see anywhere else. The bricks used to build this fortress came from Santa Maria's and San Luis Obispo's downtown areas. The living room has stained glass windows, a cathedral ceiling that supports a 2-story imported carved oak fireplace from a lobby of a hotel in Sussex England and a beautiful oakwood stairwell and handrail that leads you to the second story and loft. The family room has a sunken bar that leads onto the rear deck while the second story deck allows you to walk around 3 sides of the home to enjoy the beautiful views. Come and realize your dream home as properties next to a creek with this potential rarely come available. There is enough room to build your entertainers paradise. Whether you would like a pool, bocce court, outdoor kitchen, pizza oven, RV parking, surrounded with some beautiful landscaping and stamped concrete patios and walkways, know your imagination is the limit. If you don't think you will need all 1.54 acres, know the current owner had applied to split the lot before building the home in 1988. Dare to dream as this home has all the potential to become what you can imagine so bring your ideas and make this your one-of-a kind dream castle.
CRMLS #NS22059223
Aug 4, 2022
Sold
$1,200,000
$276/sq ft
May 5, 2022
Pending
—
Mar 25, 2022
Listed
$1,490,000
$343/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 25, 1986
Sold
$65,000
$15/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,939 (+1.8%)
$530,604 + $742,845
$1,273,449
2024
$14,672 (+1.5%)
$520,200 + $728,280
$1,248,480
2023
$14,455 (+84.7%)
$510,000 + $714,000
$1,224,000
2022
$7,828 (+2.2%)
$500,000 + $700,000
$1,200,000
2021
$7,662 (+0.7%)
$130,799 + $477,446
$608,245
2020
$7,609 (+1.0%)
$128,235 + $468,085
$596,320
2019
$7,533 (+1.3%)
$126,921 + $463,286
$590,207
2018
$7,437 (+3.8%)
$124,433 + $454,202
$578,635
2017
$7,163 (+4.1%)
$119,602 + $436,566
$556,168
2016
$6,878 (+2.0%)
$119,602 + $436,566
$556,168
2015
$6,741 (+3.6%)
$117,257 + $428,006
$545,263
2014
$6,506 (+1.8%)
$113,234 + $413,319
$526,553
2013
$6,393 (+2.9%)
$113,234 + $413,319
$526,553
2012
$6,211 (+3.0%)
$112,723 + $411,452
$524,175
2011
$6,033 (+1.6%)
$110,513 + $403,385
$513,898
2009
$5,936 (+2.5%)
$107,538 + $392,521
$500,059
2008
$5,790
$105,681 + $385,740
$491,421
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
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Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.54 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
—
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
4,516
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
103500056
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
10-R-1
Single Family Residential Zone
The R-1 zones are applied to areas appropriately located for one-family living at a reasonable range of population densities, consistent with sound standards of public health, safety, and welfare. This zone is intended to protect the residential characteristics of an area and to promote a suitable environment for family life.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Community / recreation center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Waste transfer station
Lodging-Full service
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 86° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
8 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Santa Maria, CA • 93455
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 140 E Rice Ranch Rd
$1,822,691
$76K under list price of $1.90M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $850K to $1.7M.