Perched atop a hill on five gorgeous acres, Rancho Santuario is a stunning Spanish gated retreat. Centrally located in the heart of the valley, this newly remodeled masterpiece is the very definition of luxury. The sweeping views of the Santa Ynez Valley and San Rafael Wilderness are absolutely breathtaking. Rancho Santuario is perfect for outdoor living and entertaining, with a built-in gas barbecue and imported wood-burning pizza oven, one can dine outdoors at the large teak al fresco table or relax in the polished outdoor lounge furniture overlooking the beautiful salt water, infinity pool, with spa. The 4000+ sq. ft. home is casual yet sophisticated. It features an entertainment system, expansive gourmet chef's kitchen, large center island and large dining room table for twelve- with mountain views. The private upstairs master suite has three balconies, a large walk-in closet, separate sitting room, steam shower and bath. The ground floor master with en-suite bath is ideally located a distance from the 2 additional guest suites and den. Stunning specimen trees and fruit trees are abundant, as well as gorgeous ancient oaks. The stable adds additional charm with its own guest/manager's quarters and the wide aisle is often used for harvest tables and wine tasting. A lovely art studio is quietly located near the barn overlooking a pastoral valley setting and equine improvements. Nestled halfway between Santa Ynez and Los Olivos, it is five minutes to these quaint towns with restaurants, tasting rooms, and world class wineries. The area is perfect for outdoor activities including horseback riding, hiking, bicycling and is just fifteen minutes from Lake Cachuma and Alisal Country Club. This is a perfect country home offering the best of the Santa Ynez Valley.
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
5.02 acresLot Size
$946Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Patty Murphy•DRE #00766586• Sotheby's International Realty
Perched atop a hill on five gorgeous acres, Rancho Santuario is a stunning Spanish gated retreat. Centrally located in the heart of the valley, this newly remodeled masterpiece is the very definition of luxury. The sweeping views of the Santa Ynez Valley and San Rafael Wilderness are absolutely breathtaking. Rancho Santuario is perfect for outdoor living and entertaining, with a built-in gas barbecue and imported wood-burning pizza oven, one can dine outdoors at the large teak al fresco table or relax in the polished outdoor lounge furniture overlooking the beautiful salt water, infinity pool, with spa. The 4000+ sq. ft. home is casual yet sophisticated. It features an entertainment system, expansive gourmet chef's kitchen, large center island and large dining room table for twelve- with mountain views. The private upstairs master suite has three balconies, a large walk-in closet, separate sitting room, steam shower and bath. The ground floor master with en-suite bath is ideally located a distance from the 2 additional guest suites and den. Stunning specimen trees and fruit trees are abundant, as well as gorgeous ancient oaks. The stable adds additional charm with its own guest/manager's quarters and the wide aisle is often used for harvest tables and wine tasting. A lovely art studio is quietly located near the barn overlooking a pastoral valley setting and equine improvements. Nestled halfway between Santa Ynez and Los Olivos, it is five minutes to these quaint towns with restaurants, tasting rooms, and world class wineries. The area is perfect for outdoor activities including horseback riding, hiking, bicycling and is just fifteen minutes from Lake Cachuma and Alisal Country Club. This is a perfect country home offering the best of the Santa Ynez Valley.
SBMLS #19-1243
Jun 11, 2019
Sold
$2,900,000
$689/sq ft
Jun 3, 2019
Pending
—
May 13, 2019
Contingent
—
Apr 11, 2019
Listed
$2,900,000
$689/sq ft
TheMLS #19-454548
Jun 11, 2019
Sold
$2,900,000
$689/sq ft
Jun 6, 2019
Pending
—
May 20, 2019
Contingent
—
Apr 11, 2019
Listed
$2,900,000
$689/sq ft
+44
Perched atop a hill on five gorgeous acres, Rancho Santuario is a stunning Spanish oasis retreat. Centrally located between three charming villages, this newly remodeled masterpiece is the very definition of luxury. The sweeping views of the Santa Ynez Valley & S. Rafael Mountains are absolutely breathtaking. Rancho Santuario is perfect for outdoor living and entertaining, with a built-in gas barbecue and imported wood-burning pizza oven. You can dine outdoors at the large teak al fresco table or relax in the outdoor lounge furniture overlooking the beautiful salt water infinity pool with spa. Gourmet chef's kitchen, large center island, and large dining room table for twelve are just a few perks. The private master suite has three balconies, a large walk-in closet, separate sitting room/office area, large bathroom with steam shower. Numerous fruit trees, large barn with manager's apt. stables with riding rings and a very charming artist studio are peppered around the lush landscaping.
SBMLS #18-1847
Jan 1, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Oct 19, 2018
Price Changed
$3,900,000
$927/sq ft
May 22, 2018
Listed
$4,250,000
$1,010/sq ft
TheMLS #18-344544
Dec 31, 2018
Delisted
—
Oct 19, 2018
Price Changed
*
May 22, 2018
Listed
*
NSBCRMLS #18001506
Jan 1, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Oct 19, 2018
Price Changed
$3,900,000
$927/sq ft
May 21, 2018
Listed
$4,250,000
$1,010/sq ft
SBMLS #11-3111
Feb 12, 2013
Sold
$1,500,000
$356/sq ft
Sep 7, 2011
Listed
$1,750,000
$416/sq ft
NSBCRMLS #175057
Feb 12, 2013
Sold
$1,500,000
$356/sq ft
Mar 30, 2011
Listed
$1,750,000
$416/sq ft
TheMLS #10-475291
Nov 9, 2010
Delisted
—
Aug 30, 2010
Listed
*
NSBCRMLS #168003
Nov 3, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Jul 20, 2010
Listed
$2,549,000
$606/sq ft
SBMLS #10-2619
Jul 21, 2010
Listed
$2,549,000
$606/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 2, 1994
Sold
$798,540
$190/sq ft
SBMLS #94-2263
Sep 2, 1994
Sold
$799,000
$190/sq ft
Jul 26, 1994
Listing Removed
—
Jun 24, 1994
Listed
$830,000
$197/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 15, 1991
Sold
$730,000
$173/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$34,835 (+1.9%)
$1,137,827 + $2,159,597
$3,297,424
2024
$34,193 (+1.8%)
$1,115,517 + $2,117,252
$3,232,769
2023
$33,604 (+1.7%)
$1,093,645 + $2,075,738
$3,169,383
2022
$33,027 (+1.7%)
$1,072,201 + $2,035,038
$3,107,239
2021
$32,481 (+1.4%)
$1,051,178 + $1,995,136
$3,046,314
2020
$32,038 (+78.2%)
$1,030,567 + $1,956,016
$2,986,583
2019
$17,975 (+3.5%)
$1,020,000 + $1,935,960
$2,955,960
2017
$17,368
$636,623 + $954,935
$1,591,558
Tax history for 1759 N Refugio Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$34,835 (+1.9%)
$1,137,827 + $2,159,597
$3,297,424
2024
$34,193 (+1.8%)
$1,115,517 + $2,117,252
$3,232,769
2023
$33,604 (+1.7%)
$1,093,645 + $2,075,738
$3,169,383
2022
$33,027 (+1.7%)
$1,072,201 + $2,035,038
$3,107,239
2021
$32,481 (+1.4%)
$1,051,178 + $1,995,136
$3,046,314
2020
$32,038 (+78.2%)
$1,030,567 + $1,956,016
$2,986,583
2019
$17,975 (+3.5%)
$1,020,000 + $1,935,960
$2,955,960
2017
$17,368
$636,623 + $954,935
$1,591,558
*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
4
Baths
4
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.02 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,209
Year built
1981
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
141100068
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 #3, Interior Access, Attached, Other
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Room Information
Ground Floor Primary
Art Studio 2
Dining Information
Formal
Breakfast Bar
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Gas Hookup, Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, 2, LR
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Oven/Bltin, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Washer
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Stone, Tile
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Other, Pool, Deck, Patio Open, Horse Facility, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Wooded, Yard Irrigation T/O, Fenced: ALL, Permeable Driveway
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Other, Tile
Property Information
Architectural Style: Medit, Spanish
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: Shed(s), Barn(s), Stable(s), Paddock, Employee Quarters
Property Condition: Excellent, Good
Levels: Two
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s), Panoramic
Lot Features: Level, Flag Lot, Rural, Near Public Transit
Zoning: A-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: 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: Baseline
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,209
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5.02 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: —
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 141100068
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
College Elementary School
Public K • Assigned • 1.3mi
Santa Ynez Elementary School
Public 1-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
7/10
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
9/10
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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
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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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.
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Estimated sale price
$3.78M – $4.58M
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