This Gracious Country Manor on 5 level acres is located in the heart of the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley. Traditional architecture blends effortlessly with a more contemporary and open floorplan to provide for comfortable and practical living spaces. High beamed ceilings, warm wood floors, charming windows & French doors create a light filled atmosphere complimentary to decor.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
5.19 acresLot Size
$643Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Claire Hanssen•DRE #00887277• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with Claire Hanssen•DRE #00887277• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
This Gracious Country Manor on 5 level acres is located in the heart of the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley. Traditional architecture blends effortlessly with a more contemporary and open floorplan to provide for comfortable and practical living spaces. High beamed ceilings, warm wood floors, charming windows & French doors create a light filled atmosphere complimentary to decor. The home boasts great room living and dining, a spacious chefs' kitchen with seating around a large center island designed for today's casual entertaining and covered patio seating. This home offers all the comforts of a traditional East Coast home with California flair featuring 4+ bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and a separate guest suite plus library, family room, den and 2 offices. Gated and private, with beautifully lands ped grounds and an orchard, the land also has ample acreage for equestrian facilities or boutique vineyard. This is a very charming and special country estate easily maintained and seldom available.
SBMLS #13-337
Jun 21, 2013
Sold
$2,750,000
$475/sq ft
Jan 31, 2013
Listed
$2,850,000
$492/sq ft
NSBCRMLS #193060
Jun 21, 2013
Sold
$2,750,000
$475/sq ft
Jan 25, 2013
Listed
$2,850,000
$492/sq ft
NSBCRMLS #143726
Oct 17, 2008
Sold
$2,800,000
$484/sq ft
May 21, 2008
Listed
$2,995,000
$517/sq ft
SBMLS #08-2174
Oct 17, 2008
Sold
$2,800,000
$484/sq ft
May 21, 2008
Listed
$2,995,000
$517/sq ft
SBMLS #04-955
Aug 22, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Apr 5, 2004
Listed
$3,195,000
$552/sq ft
Public Records
May 22, 2001
Sold
$1,175,000
$203/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 9, 1986
Sold
$465,000
$80/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 15, 1983
Sold
$425,000
$73/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$32,374 (+2.0%)
$1,265,486 + $1,787,765
$3,053,251
2024
$31,753 (+1.7%)
$1,240,673 + $1,752,711
$2,993,384
2023
$31,211 (+1.7%)
$1,216,347 + $1,718,345
$2,934,692
2022
$30,680 (+1.6%)
$1,192,498 + $1,684,652
$2,877,150
2021
$30,189 (+1.4%)
$1,169,116 + $1,651,620
$2,820,736
2020
$29,773 (+2.2%)
$1,146,193 + $1,619,236
$2,765,429
2019
$29,146 (+1.7%)
$1,134,441 + $1,602,633
$2,737,074
2018
$28,659 (+1.8%)
$1,112,198 + $1,571,209
$2,683,407
2017
$28,165 (−3.1%)
$1,069,011 + $1,510,198
$2,579,209
2014
$29,062
$1,004,540 + $1,757,945
$2,762,485
Tax history for 1660 N Refugio Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$32,374 (+2.0%)
$1,265,486 + $1,787,765
$3,053,251
2024
$31,753 (+1.7%)
$1,240,673 + $1,752,711
$2,993,384
2023
$31,211 (+1.7%)
$1,216,347 + $1,718,345
$2,934,692
2022
$30,680 (+1.6%)
$1,192,498 + $1,684,652
$2,877,150
2021
$30,189 (+1.4%)
$1,169,116 + $1,651,620
$2,820,736
2020
$29,773 (+2.2%)
$1,146,193 + $1,619,236
$2,765,429
2019
$29,146 (+1.7%)
$1,134,441 + $1,602,633
$2,737,074
2018
$28,659 (+1.8%)
$1,112,198 + $1,571,209
$2,683,407
2017
$28,165 (−3.1%)
$1,069,011 + $1,510,198
$2,579,209
2014
$29,062
$1,004,540 + $1,757,945
$2,762,485
*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
5
Baths
5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.19 Acres
Year renovated
2002
Sq. Ft.
5,789
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
141100071
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
AG-I-5
Agricultural I Zone
The AG-I zone is applied to areas appropriate for agricultural use within Urban, Inner Rural, and Existing Developed Rural Neighborhood areas, as designated on the Comprehensive Plan maps. The intent is to provide standards that will support agriculture as a viable land use and encourage maximum agricultural productivity.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gar #1, RV, Attached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Room Information
Library/Study
Family Room 2
Interior Features
Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom
Appliances: Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Stove, Microwave
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Tile
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Patio Covered, Fenced: PRT
Construction Materials: Brick/Stone, Other
Roof: Other
Property Information
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Levels: Split Level
Lot Information
View: Wooded, Partial/Filtered
Lot Features: Level
Zoning: Other
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
School Information
Elementary School: Other
Middle Or Junior School: Other
High School: Other
Location Information
Cross Street: Baseline
Directions: 1/2 mile south of Baseline on East side of Refugio
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,789
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5.19 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: 2002
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 141100071
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
College Elementary School
Public K • Assigned • 1.1mi
Santa Ynez Elementary School
Public 1-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
7/10
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
9/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
5% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 17 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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Santa Ynez, CA • 93460
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In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
June and 5.5 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$3.54M – $4.28M
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