Down a tree-lined private country road this quaint cottage is nestled on all flat and totally usable 3.5 acres. In approximately 1800 square feet, the 3 bedrooms and 2 baths enjoy a very usable floor plan with raised wood floors, stone fireplace plus newer windows and doors. The upgraded kitchen includes a Viking range, good flow to dedicated dining room and views over the back garden and horse farms beyond. The small, 1-stall barn has the potential to be converted into a guest house, party barn or to be used for your favorite animals or hobbies. Economical water on a shared well system for $115 per quarter. TENANT OCCUPIED MUST HAVE ADVANCE NOTICE.
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
3.5 acresLot Size
$1,158Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Tom LePley•DRE #00415053• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with John A. Sener•DRE #00978392• Village Properties
Source:SBMLS #12-2861
Redfin Estimate
$2,789,618
$740K since sold in September 2023$221K since August
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This home's estimate is 4.3% lower than the average sale price ($2.92M) of 6 comparable homes.
Down a tree-lined private country road this quaint cottage is nestled on all flat and totally usable 3.5 acres. In approximately 1800 square feet, the 3 bedrooms and 2 baths enjoy a very usable floor plan with raised wood floors, stone fireplace plus newer windows and doors. The upgraded kitchen includes a Viking range, good flow to dedicated dining room and views over the back garden and horse farms beyond. The small, 1-stall barn has the potential to be converted into a guest house, party barn or to be used for your favorite animals or hobbies. Economical water on a shared well system for $115 per quarter. TENANT OCCUPIED. DO NOT DISTURB.
SBMLS #12-2877
Sep 10, 2012
Listed
$2,090,000
$868/sq ft
NSBCRMLS #168551
Jul 31, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Aug 5, 2010
Listed
$2,375,000
$986/sq ft
NSBCRMLS #163535
Jul 31, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Feb 15, 2010
Listed
$895,000
$372/sq ft
SBMLS #10-2869
Aug 11, 2010
Listed
$2,850,000
$1,184/sq ft
SBMLS #10-846
Feb 15, 2010
Listed
$1,150,000
$478/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 4, 2007
Sold
$1,100,000
$457/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,352 (+9.2%)
$1,144,440 + $1,146,480
$2,290,920
2024
$22,294 (+124.2%)
$1,122,000 + $1,124,000
$2,246,000
2023
$9,942 (+1.7%)
$1,100,000 + $950,000
$2,050,000
2022
$9,774 (+1.6%)
$473,442 + $445,466
$918,908
2021
$9,623 (+1.4%)
$464,159 + $436,732
$900,891
2020
$9,489 (+2.2%)
$455,058 + $428,169
$883,227
2019
$9,287 (+1.7%)
$450,392 + $423,779
$874,171
2018
$9,136 (+1.8%)
$441,561 + $415,470
$857,031
2017
$8,977
$424,415 + $399,338
$823,753
Tax history for 2142 N Refugio Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,352 (+9.2%)
$1,144,440 + $1,146,480
$2,290,920
2024
$22,294 (+124.2%)
$1,122,000 + $1,124,000
$2,246,000
2023
$9,942 (+1.7%)
$1,100,000 + $950,000
$2,050,000
2022
$9,774 (+1.6%)
$473,442 + $445,466
$918,908
2021
$9,623 (+1.4%)
$464,159 + $436,732
$900,891
2020
$9,489 (+2.2%)
$455,058 + $428,169
$883,227
2019
$9,287 (+1.7%)
$450,392 + $423,779
$874,171
2018
$9,136 (+1.8%)
$441,561 + $415,470
$857,031
2017
$8,977
$424,415 + $399,338
$823,753
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: DE LOS PINOS RHO/COLLEGE RANCH
Building Sq. Ft: 2,408
Legal Description: C D L PINOS M3 TR5 SB Q LOT 11
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 152,460
Legal Lot Number: 11
Municipality Name: SANTA YNEZ VALLEY COUNTY
Acres: 3.5
Zoning Code: AG-I-5
County Use Description: PROPER IMPROVMENT,1-4 ACRES
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: SANTA YNEZ VALLEY COUNTY
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,408
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 1962
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 141030022
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
College Elementary School
Public K • Assigned • 2.0mi
Santa Ynez Elementary School
Public 1-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
7/10
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
9/10
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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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Estimated sale price
$2.65M – $3.21M
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