Truly one of the most extraordinary, contemporary estates in the Santa Ynez Valley. Atop a lush hilltop, this masterpiece exemplifies the epitome of style and taste for the most discrete buyer. 8 minutes from Santa Ynez and Los Olivos, yet a world away. Breathtaking views of the San Rafael and the Santa Ynez Mountain ranges. The magnificent kitchen is equipped to gourmet standards. Wolf range and double ovens, Miele wine glass dishwasher as well as a Miele standard dishwasher, two Sub Zero wine refrigerators. Lutron Homeworks will allow you to run your entire home from your phone. With the touch of a button the TV will drop from above the beautiful, Italian travertine fireplace. The ground-level, soundproofed Master Suite boasts expansive views and outside access. Gorgeous walnut flooring. Insulated interior walls. Nana wall doors. Automated window coverings. Toto toilets. Automated Velux skylights. Distinctive framing art lighting. Pentair pool and spa remotes. The infrastructure includes new septic, landscaping, pool, spa, irrigation, walking paths and custom gated entry. There is a caretakers house on the property with access to pastures. The caretakers home is located away from the main house.
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
19.18 acresLot Size
$1,136Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jodi Williams• Coldwell Banker Premier R.E.
Bought with Patty Murphy•DRE #00766586• Sotheby's International Realty
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Market trends in 93460, CA
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Buyer's market
Sale-to-List Price
93.0%
2.6% MoM
Median sale price
$1.7M
$71K MoM
Avg. days on market
79d
4 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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Sale history for 3249 Short
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Feb 5, 2021
Sold
$5,000,000
$892/sq ft
CRMLS #PI20239271
Feb 5, 2021
Sold
$5,550,000
$990/sq ft
Nov 20, 2020
Listed
$6,000,000
$1,070/sq ft
Nov 13, 2020
Coming Soon
$6,000,000
$1,070/sq ft
Truly one of the most extraordinary, contemporary estates in the Santa Ynez Valley. Atop a lush hilltop, this masterpiece exemplifies the epitome of style and taste for the most discrete buyer. Breathtaking views of the San Rafael and the Santa Ynez Mountain ranges. The magnificent kitchen is equipped to gourmet standards. Wolf range and double ovens, Miele wine glass dishwasher as well as a Miele standard dishwasher, two Sub Zero wine refrigerators. Lutron Homeworks will allow you to run your entire home from your phone. With the touch of a button the TV will drop from above the beautiful, Italian travertine fireplace. The ground-level, soundproofed Master Suite boasts expansive views and outside access. Gorgeous walnut flooring. Insulated interior walls. Nana wall doors. Automated window coverings. Toto toilets. Automated Velux skylights. Distinctive framing art lighting. Pentair pool and spa remotes. The infrastructure includes new septic, landscaping, pool, spa, irrigation, walking paths and custom gated entry. There is a caretakers house on the property with access to pastures. The caretakers home is located away from the main house.
SBMLS #20-4434
Feb 5, 2021
Sold
$5,550,000
$990/sq ft
Jan 13, 2021
Contingent
—
Nov 13, 2020
Listed
$6,000,000
$1,070/sq ft
NSBCRMLS #20002574
Feb 5, 2021
Sold
$5,550,000
$990/sq ft
Jan 13, 2021
Contingent
—
Nov 2, 2020
Listed
$6,000,000
$1,070/sq ft
+42
Truly one of the most extraordinary, contemporary estates in the Santa Ynez Valley. Atop a lush hilltop, this masterpiece exemplifies the epitome of style and taste for the most discrete buyer. Breathtaking views of the San Rafael and the Santa Ynez Mountain ranges. 8 minutes from Santa Ynez and Los Olivos, yet a world away. The magnificent kitchen is equipped to gourmet standards. Wolf range and double ovens, Miele wine glass dishwasher as well as a Miele standard dishwasher, two Sub Zero wine refrigerators. Lutron Homeworks will allow you to run your entire home from your phone. With the touch of a button the TV will drop from above the beautiful, Italian travertine fireplace. The ground-level, soundproofed Master Suite boasts expansive views and outside access. Gorgeous walnut flooring. Insulated interior walls. Nana wall doors. Automated window coverings. Toto toilets. Automated Velux skylights. Distinctive framing art lighting. Pentair pool and spa remotes. The infrastructure includes new septic, landscaping, pool, spa, irrigation, walking paths and custom gated entry. There is a caretakers house on the property with access to pastures. The caretakers home is located away from the main house.
NSBCRMLS #205784
Apr 7, 2017
Listing Removed
—
May 11, 2007
Listed
$2,475,000
$441/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 13, 1999
Sold
$1,100,000
$196/sq ft
Public Records
May 16, 1985
Sold
$515,000
$92/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$57,530 (+1.9%)
$1,656,120 + $3,864,282
$5,520,402
2024
$56,433 (+1.8%)
$1,623,648 + $3,788,512
$5,412,160
2023
$55,416 (+1.8%)
$1,591,812 + $3,714,228
$5,306,040
2022
$54,423 (+38.6%)
$1,560,600 + $3,641,400
$5,202,000
2021
$39,270 (+1.3%)
$1,530,000 + $3,570,000
$5,100,000
2020
$38,753 (+2.1%)
$1,312,373 + $2,365,384
$3,677,757
2019
$37,944 (+1.9%)
$1,298,917 + $2,341,130
$3,640,047
2018
$37,224 (+44.2%)
$1,273,449 + $2,295,226
$3,568,675
2017
$25,806
$1,224,000 + $1,196,100
$2,420,100
Tax history for 3249 Short
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$57,530 (+1.9%)
$1,656,120 + $3,864,282
$5,520,402
2024
$56,433 (+1.8%)
$1,623,648 + $3,788,512
$5,412,160
2023
$55,416 (+1.8%)
$1,591,812 + $3,714,228
$5,306,040
2022
$54,423 (+38.6%)
$1,560,600 + $3,641,400
$5,202,000
2021
$39,270 (+1.3%)
$1,530,000 + $3,570,000
$5,100,000
2020
$38,753 (+2.1%)
$1,312,373 + $2,365,384
$3,677,757
2019
$37,944 (+1.9%)
$1,298,917 + $2,341,130
$3,640,047
2018
$37,224 (+44.2%)
$1,273,449 + $2,295,226
$3,568,675
2017
$25,806
$1,224,000 + $1,196,100
$2,420,100
*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
19.18 Acres
Year renovated
1992
Sq. Ft.
4,506
Year built
1981
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
135280037
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
AG-I-20
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, Other
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Room Information
Ground Floor Primary
Ground Floor Bedroom 2
Family Room 2
Dining Information
Dining Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: LR
Appliances: Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Tankless Water Heater, Oven/Bltin, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Rev Osmosis, Washer