This property has the most amenities if you are looking for fun in the sun! As you enter the home it feels like you are entering into an Old Adobe style of California living! The updated home features spacious 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and the floor plan offers flexibility together with the 3-car garage and workshop. The newer saline pool, spa, playground, bocce ball court, and putting green will keep family and guests entertained for hours. All reports are on file and the property is in excellent condition with 7yr roof, new HVAC, whole-house water filtration system, RO in kitchen, new windows throughout and all new landscaping! See documents tab for complete list of upgrades!
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
$716Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jan Finley• Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by Wendy Carpenter•DRE #01914255• Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Santa Barbara County's ALOHA Realtor Signa•DRE #01226917• Los Olivos Real Estate Company
This property has the most amenities if you are looking for fun in the sun! As you enter the home it feels like you are entering into an Old Adobe style of California living! The updated home features spacious 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and the floor plan offers flexibility together with the 3-car garage and workshop. The newer saline pool, spa, playground, bocce ball court, and putting green will keep family and guests entertained for hours. All reports are on file and the property is in excellent condition with 7yr roof, new HVAC, whole-house water filtration system, RO in kitchen, new windows throughout and all new landscaping! See documents tab for complete list of upgrades!
Public Records
Mar 9, 2018
Sold
$822,500
$323/sq ft
NSBCRMLS #1701984
Mar 11, 2018
Sold
$825,000
$324/sq ft
Feb 16, 2018
Pending
—
Jan 12, 2018
Price Changed
$825,000
$324/sq ft
Oct 17, 2017
Listed
$835,000
$328/sq ft
+36
Spacious Spanish Mediterranean ranch style home centrally located on nearly an acre in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, in the heart of wine country just north of Santa Barbara. Close to shopping, El Rancho Market, schools, YMCA, equestrian center, wine tasting and fine restaurants. Easy commute to Santa Barbara or Goleta. Light and bright single level floor plan with 13’ raked ceilings and sunny portico with sweeping views of the Santa Ynez Mountain range. The exterior features a convenient circular drive paved with Santa Ynez shale surrounded by mature trees. Parking for vehicles in the three-car garage, the carport or in the rear yard. Ample room for trailer, trucks and other equipment. Single garage serves as a workshop with plenty of storage space under the house for supplies or wine.
SBMLS #17-3504
Mar 11, 2018
Sold
$825,000
$324/sq ft
Feb 16, 2018
Pending
—
Jan 12, 2018
Price Changed
$825,000
$324/sq ft
Oct 17, 2017
Listed
$835,000
$328/sq ft
SBMLS #17-1980
Oct 1, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Aug 30, 2017
Price Changed
$849,000
$333/sq ft
Aug 21, 2017
Price Changed
$859,000
$337/sq ft
Aug 2, 2017
Price Changed
$879,000
$345/sq ft
Jul 26, 2017
Price Changed
$889,000
$349/sq ft
Jun 25, 2017
Price Changed
$899,000
$353/sq ft
Jun 19, 2017
Relisted
—
Jun 15, 2017
Pending
—
Jun 13, 2017
Listed
$929,000
$365/sq ft
NSBCRMLS #1700764
Oct 1, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Aug 30, 2017
Price Changed
$849,000
$333/sq ft
Aug 21, 2017
Price Changed
$859,000
$337/sq ft
Aug 2, 2017
Price Changed
$879,000
$345/sq ft
Jul 26, 2017
Price Changed
$889,000
$349/sq ft
Jun 25, 2017
Price Changed
$899,000
$353/sq ft
Jun 19, 2017
Relisted
—
Jun 15, 2017
Pending
—
Jun 13, 2017
Listed
$929,000
$365/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 25, 2000
Sold
$400,000
$157/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 18, 1986
Sold
$195,000
$77/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 21, 1977
Sold
$105,500
$41/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,481 (+1.9%)
$496,834 + $783,896
$1,280,730
2024
$13,232 (+1.8%)
$487,093 + $768,526
$1,255,619
2023
$13,004 (+1.7%)
$477,543 + $753,457
$1,231,000
2022
$12,780 (+1.7%)
$468,180 + $738,684
$1,206,864
2021
$12,572 (+29.5%)
$459,000 + $724,200
$1,183,200
2020
$9,705 (+2.9%)
$450,000 + $710,000
$1,160,000
2019
$9,433 (+59.9%)
$416,160 + $480,386
$896,546
2018
$5,901 (+1.8%)
$408,000 + $464,771
$872,771
2017
$5,799 (+3.5%)
$238,369 + $291,343
$529,712
2016
$5,601 (+4.0%)
$238,369 + $291,343
$529,712
2015
$5,384 (+2.0%)
$233,696 + $285,631
$519,327
2014
$5,279 (+0.5%)
$225,677 + $275,830
$501,507
2013
$5,255 (+2.1%)
$225,677 + $275,830
$501,507
2012
$5,147 (+2.1%)
$224,658 + $274,584
$499,242
2011
$5,043 (−1.9%)
$220,253 + $269,200
$489,453
2009
$5,143 (+2.0%)
$214,322 + $261,950
$476,272
2008
$5,043
$210,620 + $257,425
$468,045
Tax history for 1231 N Refugio Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,481 (+1.9%)
$496,834 + $783,896
$1,280,730
2024
$13,232 (+1.8%)
$487,093 + $768,526
$1,255,619
2023
$13,004 (+1.7%)
$477,543 + $753,457
$1,231,000
2022
$12,780 (+1.7%)
$468,180 + $738,684
$1,206,864
2021
$12,572 (+29.5%)
$459,000 + $724,200
$1,183,200
2020
$9,705 (+2.9%)
$450,000 + $710,000
$1,160,000
2019
$9,433 (+59.9%)
$416,160 + $480,386
$896,546
2018
$5,901 (+1.8%)
$408,000 + $464,771
$872,771
2017
$5,799 (+3.5%)
$238,369 + $291,343
$529,712
2016
$5,601 (+4.0%)
$238,369 + $291,343
$529,712
2015
$5,384 (+2.0%)
$233,696 + $285,631
$519,327
2014
$5,279 (+0.5%)
$225,677 + $275,830
$501,507
2013
$5,255 (+2.1%)
$225,677 + $275,830
$501,507
2012
$5,147 (+2.1%)
$224,658 + $274,584
$499,242
2011
$5,043 (−1.9%)
$220,253 + $269,200
$489,453
2009
$5,143 (+2.0%)
$214,322 + $261,950
$476,272
2008
$5,043
$210,620 + $257,425
$468,045
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.88 Acres
Year renovated
1977
Sq. Ft.
2,548
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
141321006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Carport Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Gar #3, Cpt #1, RV, Boat
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Carport: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Dining Information
Formal
Dining Area
Breakfast Bar
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: Gas, LR
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer, Wtr Softener/Owned
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab, Raised
Exterior Features: Pool, Patio Open, Patio Covered, SPA-Outside, Horse Facility, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation T/O, Fenced: ALL, Fenced: BCK, Permeable Driveway
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Architectural Style: Spanish
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: Shed(s), Work Shop
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s)
Lot Features: Level, Sloped Up
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Sewer: Septic In, 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: Tiana
Directions: 246 to N. Refugio or 154 to Roblar to Refugio.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,548
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.88 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: 1977
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 141321006
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
College Elementary School
Public K • Assigned • 0.6mi
Santa Ynez Elementary School
Public 1-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
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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
5/10 Fire Factor
3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 15 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, 8 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Santa Ynez, CA • 93460
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
June and 5.5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10 hrs
5.5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.73M – $2.10M
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