Cool Breeze Ranch! The PRIZE in desirable Woodstock Ranch. 20 acres of Views, Riding, Hiking, simply Magical! Remodeled in 2006, this home offers high ceilings, reclaimed antique barnwood,eastern white pine floors, views from every room, a cook's kitchen w/top of the line appliances, marble counters, generous cabinets. Beautiful doors w/custom metal work! Solar heat & elec. Covered patio allows outdoor living at its finest. Graceful gardens, waterfall & Pond border Sedgwick Reserve. Majestic views, silence, stars, fabulous sunrise/sunset views. Privacy yet close to town. Mature trees and lush landscaping. Seller states ''it is the gift that keeps on giving.
RanchProperty Type
1979Year Built
20.61 acresLot Size
$887Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Carole Colone•DRE #01223216• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with Patty Murphy•DRE #00766586• Sotheby's International Realty
Cool Breeze Ranch! The PRIZE in desirable Woodstock Ranch. 20 acres of Views, Riding, Hiking, simply Magical! Remodeled in 2006, this home offers high ceilings, reclaimed antique barnwood-eastern white pine floors, views from every room, a cook's kitchen w/top of the line appliances, marble counters, generous cabinets. Beautiful doors w/custom metal work. Solar heat & electric. Covered patio allows outdoor living at its finest. Graceful gardens, waterfall & Pond border Sedgwick Reserve. Majestic views, silence, stars, fabulous sunrise/sunset views. Privacy yet close to town. Mature trees, lush landscaping. Seller states, ''it is the gift that keeps on giving''.
SBMLS #20-2855
Apr 21, 2021
Sold
$2,425,000
$887/sq ft
Feb 25, 2021
Price Changed
$2,700,000
$988/sq ft
Jul 27, 2020
Listed
$3,850,000
$1,408/sq ft
NSBCRMLS #21000213
Feb 25, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Feb 1, 2021
Listed
$2,700,000
$988/sq ft
SBMLS #21-363
Feb 25, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Feb 1, 2021
Listed
$2,700,000
$988/sq ft
NSBCRMLS #18001638
Jul 11, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Jun 1, 2019
Price Changed
$3,850,000
$1,408/sq ft
Oct 7, 2018
Price Changed
$3,900,000
$1,426/sq ft
Jun 4, 2018
Listed
$4,300,000
$1,573/sq ft
SBMLS #18-2027
Jul 11, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Jun 1, 2019
Price Changed
$3,850,000
$1,408/sq ft
Oct 7, 2018
Price Changed
$3,900,000
$1,426/sq ft
Jun 4, 2018
Listed
$4,300,000
$1,573/sq ft
NSBCRMLS #1070315
Sep 20, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Apr 25, 2017
Listed
$4,430,000
$1,620/sq ft
SBMLS #16-3154
Sep 20, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Jun 19, 2017
Relisted
—
Jun 17, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Sep 20, 2016
Listed
$4,430,000
$1,620/sq ft
NSBCRMLS #1039051
Apr 6, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Nov 12, 2013
Listed
$4,750,000
$1,737/sq ft
NSBCRMLS #195775
Apr 6, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Apr 18, 2013
Listed
$4,500,000
$1,646/sq ft
SBMLS #14-137
Dec 1, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Jun 10, 2014
Relisted
—
Jun 1, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Jan 16, 2014
Listed
$4,750,000
$1,737/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 30, 1992
Sold
$2,400,000
$878/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$27,917 (+1.9%)
$1,324,895 + $1,352,497
$2,677,392
2024
$27,384 (+1.8%)
$1,298,917 + $1,325,978
$2,624,895
2023
$26,890 (+1.8%)
$1,273,449 + $1,299,979
$2,573,428
2022
$26,408 (+25.4%)
$1,248,480 + $1,274,490
$2,522,970
2021
$21,067 (+1.3%)
$1,224,000 + $1,249,500
$2,473,500
2020
$20,789 (+2.1%)
$989,475 + $989,475
$1,978,950
2019
$20,353 (+1.9%)
$979,330 + $979,330
$1,958,660
2018
$19,966 (+1.8%)
$960,128 + $960,128
$1,920,256
2017
$19,612
$922,846 + $922,846
$1,845,692
Tax history for 3251 Short Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$27,917 (+1.9%)
$1,324,895 + $1,352,497
$2,677,392
2024
$27,384 (+1.8%)
$1,298,917 + $1,325,978
$2,624,895
2023
$26,890 (+1.8%)
$1,273,449 + $1,299,979
$2,573,428
2022
$26,408 (+25.4%)
$1,248,480 + $1,274,490
$2,522,970
2021
$21,067 (+1.3%)
$1,224,000 + $1,249,500
$2,473,500
2020
$20,789 (+2.1%)
$989,475 + $989,475
$1,978,950
2019
$20,353 (+1.9%)
$979,330 + $979,330
$1,958,660
2018
$19,966 (+1.8%)
$960,128 + $960,128
$1,920,256
2017
$19,612
$922,846 + $922,846
$1,845,692
*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
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
20.61 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,734
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
135280050
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 #3, Attached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Room Information
Office
Music Room
Library/Study
Ground Floor Primary
Family Room 2
Dining Information
Dining Area
Breakfast Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: In Garage
Fireplace Features: Family Room, 2, LR
Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Stove, Microwave
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Other, Patio Covered, Dog Run, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation T/O, Fenced: ALL, Fenced: BCK
Construction Materials: Stucco, Other
Roof: Other, Tile
Property Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
Property Sub Type: Ranch/Farm
Occupant Type Allowed: Occ All Ages
Other Structures: Other, Shed(s)
Property Condition: Excellent
Accessibility Features: Wide Doors
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s), Panoramic
Lot Features: Valley, Mountain, Cul-De-Sac, Sloped Up, Sloped Down, Rural, Other
Zoning: Other
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Water Source: Shared Well, Pvt Wtr Sys
Sewer: Septic In
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Pets Allowed: Yes
School Information
Elementary School: Other
Middle Or Junior School: Other
High School: Other
Location Information
Cross Street: Brinkerhoff
Directions: Hwy 154 turn North on Edison, take to end, right on Roblar, left on Brinkerhoff, Into Woodstock Ranch to Short Rd. turn left. to the end, bear left to Cool Breeze Ranch.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,734
Stories: —
Lot Size: 20.61 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: —
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 135280050
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Public K • Assigned • 4.8mi
Santa Ynez Elementary School
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