The Newest Old House on the Block! This updated and enlarged 3 bed/2 bath, 2082 sq. ft. home on a 19,000 sq. ft. lot is loaded with character & charm! Features include country-style front porch, elegant double door entry, bright & spacious living room, granite slab counter tops & old fashioned pane glass china cabinet in kitchen. 15x17 bonus room addition is approx. 12 years old & has laminate flooring, cathedral ceiling, a sink and french doors to back yard. Two large bedrooms are downstairs, & master suite occupies entire 2nd floor. Zoning allows 4-H grange animals. Updated electrical, plumbing, dual-pane windows & newer roof. Pellet stove provides ample heating throughout. New solar panels mean zero electric bill!! Large RV parking, and custom workshop looks like a guest house. Large backyard is a kid's playground & a gardeners dream and includes covered, corrugated metal cooking island for entertaining. Don't miss out! * All info deemed reliable but not guaranteed by broker.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
0.43 acresLot Size
$391Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jill Bennett•DRE #01194740• RE eBroker Group
Bought with Jill Bennett•DRE #01194740• RE eBroker Group
Source:CRMLS #PI1057255
Redfin Estimate
$776,979
$317K since sold in August 2020$5,000 since July
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The Newest Old House on the Block! This updated and enlarged 3 bed/2 bath, 2082 sq. ft. home on a 19,000 sq. ft. lot is loaded with character & charm! Features include country-style front porch, elegant double door entry, bright & spacious living room, granite slab counter tops & old fashioned pane glass china cabinet in kitchen. 15x17 bonus room addition is approx. 12 years old & has laminate flooring, cathedral ceiling, a sink and french doors to back yard. Two large bedrooms are downstairs, & master suite occupies entire 2nd floor. Zoning allows 4-H grange animals. Updated electrical, plumbing, dual-pane windows & newer roof. Pellet stove provides ample heating throughout. New solar panels mean zero electric bill!! Large RV parking, and custom workshop looks like a guest house. Large backyard is a kid's playground & a gardeners dream and includes covered, corrugated metal cooking island for entertaining. Don't miss out! * All info deemed reliable but not guaranteed by broker.
NSBCRMLS #1057255
Nov 20, 2015
Listing Removed
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Jul 11, 2015
Listed
$469,900
$237/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,670 (+2.0%)
$342,264 + $165,611
$507,875
2024
$6,540 (+1.5%)
$335,553 + $162,364
$497,917
2023
$6,443 (+1.4%)
$328,974 + $159,181
$488,155
2022
$6,352 (+2.1%)
$322,524 + $156,060
$478,584
2021
$6,220 (−3.0%)
$316,200 + $153,000
$469,200
2020
$6,411 (+1.0%)
$310,000 + $150,000
$460,000
2019
$6,345 (+1.3%)
$205,661 + $270,608
$476,269
2018
$6,261 (+3.8%)
$201,629 + $265,302
$466,931
2017
$6,034 (+4.1%)
$193,800 + $255,000
$448,800
2016
$5,798 (+78.9%)
$193,800 + $255,000
$448,800
2015
$3,241 (+5.0%)
$190,000 + $250,000
$440,000
2014
$3,088 (+3.3%)
$119,570 + $94,743
$214,313
2013
$2,990 (+4.1%)
$119,570 + $94,743
$214,313
2012
$2,874 (+4.0%)
$119,030 + $94,315
$213,345
2011
$2,763 (+3.0%)
$116,697 + $92,466
$209,163
2009
$2,682 (+3.0%)
$113,554 + $89,976
$203,530
2008
$2,603
$111,593 + $88,422
$200,015
Tax history for 249 E Foster Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,670 (+2.0%)
$342,264 + $165,611
$507,875
2024
$6,540 (+1.5%)
$335,553 + $162,364
$497,917
2023
$6,443 (+1.4%)
$328,974 + $159,181
$488,155
2022
$6,352 (+2.1%)
$322,524 + $156,060
$478,584
2021
$6,220 (−3.0%)
$316,200 + $153,000
$469,200
2020
$6,411 (+1.0%)
$310,000 + $150,000
$460,000
2019
$6,345 (+1.3%)
$205,661 + $270,608
$476,269
2018
$6,261 (+3.8%)
$201,629 + $265,302
$466,931
2017
$6,034 (+4.1%)
$193,800 + $255,000
$448,800
2016
$5,798 (+78.9%)
$193,800 + $255,000
$448,800
2015
$3,241 (+5.0%)
$190,000 + $250,000
$440,000
2014
$3,088 (+3.3%)
$119,570 + $94,743
$214,313
2013
$2,990 (+4.1%)
$119,570 + $94,743
$214,313
2012
$2,874 (+4.0%)
$119,030 + $94,315
$213,345
2011
$2,763 (+3.0%)
$116,697 + $92,466
$209,163
2009
$2,682 (+3.0%)
$113,554 + $89,976
$203,530
2008
$2,603
$111,593 + $88,422
$200,015
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
Building Sq. Ft: 1,985
Legal Description: PARCEL MAPS 36 PG 48 LOT 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 18,731
Legal Lot Number: 1
Municipality Name: ORCUTT COUNTY
Acres: 0.43
Zoning Code: 10-R-1
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: ORCUTT COUNTY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,985
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1935
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 107170040
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Alice Shaw Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Lakeview Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Ernest Righetti High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 85° 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
In this area, properties receive around 10.4 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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5.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$739,000 – $894,000
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