This extensively remodeled home will bring delight to any property owner~The property includes a private agricultural well & barn with manager's quarters. The galley style, gourmet kitchen is perfect for gatherings & preparing meals. A few of the features include a Viking French Door Oven, Thermador cooktop, Fisher Paykel refrigerator & 2 drawer dishwasher & 7 foot butcher block island with prep sink. The master suite has amazing touches including a 2-story ceiling, screened in porch, bathroom with a Japanese soaking tub, large shower & walk-in closet. This gorgeous property includes a 4-stall barn with covered paddocks, 4 irrigated pastures, riding ring all with one of the most amazing views & a great Santa Ynez Valley location
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
5.03 acresLot Size
$1,308Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jenae Johnson, Broker Associate Johnson•DRE #01308742• Village Properties - 2
Bought with Jenae Johnson, Broker Associate Johnson•DRE #01308742• Village Properties - 2
This extensively remodeled home will bring delight to any property owner~The property includes a private agricultural well & barn with manager's quarters. The galley style, gourmet kitchen is perfect for gatherings & preparing meals. A few of the features include a Viking French Door Oven, Thermador cooktop, Fisher Paykel refrigerator & 2 drawer dishwasher & 7 foot butcher block island with prep sink. The master suite has amazing touches including a 2-story ceiling, screened in porch, bathroom with a Japanese soaking tub, large shower & walk-in closet. This gorgeous property includes a 4-stall barn with covered paddocks, 4 irrigated pastures, riding ring all with one of the most amazing views & a great Santa Ynez Valley location
SBMLS #20-1498
Oct 14, 2020
Sold
$1,485,000
$829/sq ft
Sep 9, 2020
Contingent
—
Aug 21, 2020
Price Changed
$1,500,000
$837/sq ft
Jul 15, 2020
Price Changed
$1,545,000
$862/sq ft
Jun 20, 2020
Price Changed
$1,600,000
$893/sq ft
May 18, 2020
Price Changed
$1,585,000
$884/sq ft
Apr 29, 2020
Listed
$1,599,000
$892/sq ft
NSBCRMLS #1043033
Jun 10, 2014
Sold
$950,000
$530/sq ft
Apr 13, 2014
Listed
$950,000
$530/sq ft
An approximate 1100 +/- 2 bedroom 1 bath home with great mountain views, covered porch, laundry. Also a 4 stall barn. Has a private well and an ID1 water meter. Very usable land in a great valley floor location. Great area to have equestrian facilities or grow some grapes, lavender, olives or all of them.
SBMLS #12-1390
Aug 23, 2012
Sold
$725,000
$405/sq ft
Apr 29, 2012
Listed
$849,000
$474/sq ft
NSBCRMLS #186022
Aug 23, 2012
Sold
$725,000
$405/sq ft
Apr 28, 2012
Listed
$799,000
$446/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,412 (+1.9%)
$772,855 + $866,702
$1,639,557
2024
$17,095 (+1.7%)
$757,701 + $849,708
$1,607,409
2023
$16,805 (+1.7%)
$742,845 + $833,048
$1,575,893
2022
$16,521 (+1.6%)
$728,280 + $816,714
$1,544,994
2021
$16,263 (+20.5%)
$714,000 + $800,700
$1,514,700
2020
$13,492 (+2.2%)
$700,000 + $785,000
$1,485,000
2019
$13,206 (+2.5%)
$672,534 + $566,058
$1,238,592
2018
$12,887 (+14.9%)
$659,348 + $554,959
$1,214,307
2017
$11,211 (+46.2%)
$633,746 + $387,185
$1,020,931
2014
$7,666 (+0.5%)
$602,724 + $125,567
$728,291
2013
$7,625
$602,724 + $125,567
$728,291
Tax history for 1873 N Refugio Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,412 (+1.9%)
$772,855 + $866,702
$1,639,557
2024
$17,095 (+1.7%)
$757,701 + $849,708
$1,607,409
2023
$16,805 (+1.7%)
$742,845 + $833,048
$1,575,893
2022
$16,521 (+1.6%)
$728,280 + $816,714
$1,544,994
2021
$16,263 (+20.5%)
$714,000 + $800,700
$1,514,700
2020
$13,492 (+2.2%)
$700,000 + $785,000
$1,485,000
2019
$13,206 (+2.5%)
$672,534 + $566,058
$1,238,592
2018
$12,887 (+14.9%)
$659,348 + $554,959
$1,214,307
2017
$11,211 (+46.2%)
$633,746 + $387,185
$1,020,931
2014
$7,666 (+0.5%)
$602,724 + $125,567
$728,291
2013
$7,625
$602,724 + $125,567
$728,291
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.01 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,792
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
141060055
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 #2, Detached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Room Information
Sun Room
Ground Floor Primary
Ground Floor Bedroom 2
Dining Information
Dining Area
Interior Features
Fireplace Features: LR
Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dishwasher, Wtr Softener/Owned
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio Open, Fruit Trees, Fenced: ALL
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Composition, Metal
Property Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: Shed(s), Barn(s), Paddock, Employee Quarters
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Panoramic
Lot Features: Level
Zoning: A-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Electric
Utilities Information
Water Source: Meter In, Private
Sewer: Septic In, Other
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Other
Middle Or Junior School: Other
High School: Other
Location Information
Cross Street: Baseline
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,792
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4.01 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: —
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 141060055
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
College Elementary School
Public K • Assigned • 1.7mi
Santa Ynez Elementary School
Public 1-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
7/10
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
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
6% 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
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8 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$2.23M – $2.70M
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