Located in Happy Canyon at one of Santa Ynez Valley's finest and most convenient locations, is an extraordinary 8+/- acre estate which could have jumped from the pages of a storybook. Charming 5,000+/- sf classic, American-style farm house with 5 bdr and 5 1/2 bth. The home's picture-perfect verandas offer sweeping views of vineyards, horse pastures and mountain ranges. The exceptional 1930's craftsmanship has been meticulously maintained and updated throughout the years and almost every room takes advantage of the spectacular views. A vintage water tower was converted into a guest house and the barn is complimented by paddocks, an arena, and pastures; ideal for horses or Rhone varietal vineyards which the Happy Canyon AVA is known. Water is supplied by an extremely cost effective... ... mutual water company. This property has the rare combination of 360-degree views, ultimate privacy, but with the convenience of a close-in location. A manageable amount of acreage surrounded by unparalleled vistas of 1,000's of acres.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
8.2 acresLot Size
$930Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Carey Kendall, Broker Associate Kendall•DRE #00753349• Village Properties
Located in Happy Canyon at one of Santa Ynez Valley's finest and most convenient locations, is an extraordinary 8+/- acre estate which could have jumped from the pages of a storybook. Charming 5,000+/- sf classic, American-style farm house with 5 bdr and 5 1/2 bth. The home's picture-perfect verandas offer sweeping views of vineyards, horse pastures and mountain ranges. The exceptional 1930's craftsmanship has been meticulously maintained and updated throughout the years and almost every room takes advantage of the spectacular views. A vintage water tower was converted into a guest house and the barn is complimented by paddocks, an arena, and pastures; ideal for horses or Rhone varietal vineyards which the Happy Canyon AVA is known. Water is supplied by an extremely cost effective... ... mutual water company. This property has the rare combination of 360-degree views, ultimate privacy, but with the convenience of a close-in location. A manageable amount of acreage surrounded by unparalleled vistas of 1,000's of acres.
NSBCRMLS #1069723
Jul 27, 2017
Listing Removed
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Jun 7, 2017
Contingent
—
Apr 25, 2017
Listed
$3,800,000
$760/sq ft
SBMLS #16-2561
Jul 27, 2017
Listing Removed
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Jun 7, 2017
Contingent
—
Aug 1, 2016
Listed
$3,800,000
$760/sq ft
NSBCRMLS #1055161
Apr 11, 2017
Listing Removed
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Jun 3, 2015
Listed
$4,495,000
$899/sq ft
SBMLS #93-365
Sep 28, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jan 27, 1993
Listed
$1,395,000
$279/sq ft
SBMLS #15-1845
Mar 2, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jun 3, 2015
Listed
$4,495,000
$899/sq ft
Public Records
May 29, 1998
Sold
$1,414,000
$283/sq ft
SBMLS #95-119
Feb 22, 1996
Sold
—
Jan 8, 1996
Listing Removed
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Jan 6, 1995
Listed
$1,295,000
$259/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$36,617 (+1.9%)
$1,561,724 + $1,952,155
$3,513,879
2024
$35,919 (+1.8%)
$1,531,102 + $1,913,878
$3,444,980
2023
$35,272 (+1.8%)
$1,501,081 + $1,876,351
$3,377,432
2022
$34,639 (+2.0%)
$1,471,649 + $1,839,560
$3,311,209
2021
$33,976 (+1.3%)
$1,442,794 + $1,803,491
$3,246,285
2020
$33,529 (+56.3%)
$1,414,504 + $1,768,129
$3,182,633
2019
$21,446 (+1.9%)
$1,400,000 + $1,750,000
$3,150,000
2018
$21,037 (+1.8%)
$858,845 + $1,165,169
$2,024,014
2017
$20,665
$825,496 + $1,119,925
$1,945,421
Tax history for 5475 Happy Canyon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$36,617 (+1.9%)
$1,561,724 + $1,952,155
$3,513,879
2024
$35,919 (+1.8%)
$1,531,102 + $1,913,878
$3,444,980
2023
$35,272 (+1.8%)
$1,501,081 + $1,876,351
$3,377,432
2022
$34,639 (+2.0%)
$1,471,649 + $1,839,560
$3,311,209
2021
$33,976 (+1.3%)
$1,442,794 + $1,803,491
$3,246,285
2020
$33,529 (+56.3%)
$1,414,504 + $1,768,129
$3,182,633
2019
$21,446 (+1.9%)
$1,400,000 + $1,750,000
$3,150,000
2018
$21,037 (+1.8%)
$858,845 + $1,165,169
$2,024,014
2017
$20,665
$825,496 + $1,119,925
$1,945,421
*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
5
Baths
6
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8.2 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
5,021
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
141160035
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 4, 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: Detached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 5
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Dining Information
Formal
Breakfast Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab, Raised
Exterior Features: Horse Facility, Lawn
Roof: Shake
Property Information
Architectural Style: Ranch, Estate
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: Other, Shed(s), Barn(s), Paddock
Levels: Two
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s), Setting, Panoramic
Lot Features: Level
Zoning: Other
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Sewer: Other
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Other
Middle Or Junior School: Other
High School: Other
Location Information
Cross Street: Baseline
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,021
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8.2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: —
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 141160035
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 4, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Santa Ynez Elementary School
Public 1-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
7/10
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.4mi
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
6/10 Fire Factor
12% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 95° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
12 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 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
$4.42M – $5.35M
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