Over 4,600 sq ft total in this mini complex. Could easily accommodate numerous guests with the 3 cozy individual buildings, each with European gardens, French Doors, and a quaint rustic ambiance.The European Cottage style has 2 large art studios recently constructed by Mark Hemming. Tons of light, tall wood beamed open ceilings, wood wainscoting, niche shelving, full bathroom and kitchenette and two cozy gas stoves.Both studios have wide plank solid hardwood floors. Also features a 2 bdrm Gst Hse. The Main house kitchen features dramatic black Granite counters, rustic European distressed cabinetry as one finds in the Paris countryside, and a large newer master bedroom/bath with bay window and French doors to pool patio and English gardens. A kidney shaped pool has been recently updated
Over 4,600 sq ft total in this mini complex. Could easily accommodate numerous guests with the 3 cozy individual buildings, each with European gardens, French Doors, and a quaint rustic ambiance. The European Cottage style has 2 large art studios recently constructed by Mark Hemming. Tons of light, tall wood beamed open ceilings, wood wainscoting, niche shelving, full bathroom and kitchenette and two cozy gas stoves. Both studios have wide plank solid hardwood floors. Also features a 2 bdrm Gst Hse. The Main house kitchen features dramatic black Granite counters, rustic European distressed cabinetry as one finds in the Paris countryside, and large newer master bedroom/bath with bay window and French doors to pool patio and English gardens. A kidney shaped pool has been recently updated
SBMLS #18-1465
Jul 16, 2018
Sold
$1,250,000
$590/sq ft
May 12, 2018
Contingent
—
Apr 27, 2018
Listed
$1,299,000
$613/sq ft
NSBCRMLS #1702450
Apr 4, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Mar 8, 2018
Price Changed
$1,388,888
$655/sq ft
Mar 2, 2018
Price Changed
$1,450,000
$684/sq ft
Jan 5, 2018
Relisted
—
Dec 21, 2017
Contingent
—
Dec 18, 2017
Listed
$1,500,000
$708/sq ft
SBMLS #17-3979
Apr 4, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Mar 8, 2018
Price Changed
$1,388,888
$655/sq ft
Feb 27, 2018
Price Changed
$1,450,000
$684/sq ft
Dec 18, 2017
Listed
$1,500,000
$708/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 16, 1988
Sold
$310,000
$146/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,107 (+1.9%)
$682,695 + $739,586
$1,422,281
2024
$14,832 (+1.7%)
$669,309 + $725,085
$1,394,394
2023
$14,581 (+1.7%)
$656,186 + $710,868
$1,367,054
2022
$14,335 (+1.6%)
$643,320 + $696,930
$1,340,250
2021
$14,113 (+1.4%)
$630,706 + $683,265
$1,313,971
2020
$13,917 (+2.2%)
$618,340 + $669,868
$1,288,208
2019
$13,624 (+68.7%)
$612,000 + $663,000
$1,275,000
2018
$8,077 (+1.8%)
$600,000 + $650,000
$1,250,000
2017
$7,936 (+3.5%)
$282,955 + $451,633
$734,588
2016
$7,665 (+3.7%)
$282,955 + $451,633
$734,588
2015
$7,392 (+2.0%)
$277,407 + $442,803
$720,210
2014
$7,246 (+0.5%)
$267,889 + $427,609
$695,498
2013
$7,213 (+2.1%)
$267,889 + $427,609
$695,498
2012
$7,063 (+2.1%)
$266,679 + $425,677
$692,356
2011
$6,918 (−1.6%)
$261,450 + $417,331
$678,781
2009
$7,031 (+2.0%)
$254,409 + $406,092
$660,501
2008
$6,892
$250,014 + $399,076
$649,090
Tax history for 778 N Refugio Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,107 (+1.9%)
$682,695 + $739,586
$1,422,281
2024
$14,832 (+1.7%)
$669,309 + $725,085
$1,394,394
2023
$14,581 (+1.7%)
$656,186 + $710,868
$1,367,054
2022
$14,335 (+1.6%)
$643,320 + $696,930
$1,340,250
2021
$14,113 (+1.4%)
$630,706 + $683,265
$1,313,971
2020
$13,917 (+2.2%)
$618,340 + $669,868
$1,288,208
2019
$13,624 (+68.7%)
$612,000 + $663,000
$1,275,000
2018
$8,077 (+1.8%)
$600,000 + $650,000
$1,250,000
2017
$7,936 (+3.5%)
$282,955 + $451,633
$734,588
2016
$7,665 (+3.7%)
$282,955 + $451,633
$734,588
2015
$7,392 (+2.0%)
$277,407 + $442,803
$720,210
2014
$7,246 (+0.5%)
$267,889 + $427,609
$695,498
2013
$7,213 (+2.1%)
$267,889 + $427,609
$695,498
2012
$7,063 (+2.1%)
$266,679 + $425,677
$692,356
2011
$6,918 (−1.6%)
$261,450 + $417,331
$678,781
2009
$7,031 (+2.0%)
$254,409 + $406,092
$660,501
2008
$6,892
$250,014 + $399,076
$649,090
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.82 Acres
Year renovated
1967
Sq. Ft.
1,963
Year built
1966
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
141380020
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Exterior
Property Information
# Of Buildings: 2
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Lot Information
Zoning: R-1
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Other
Middle Or Junior School: Other
High School: Other
Location Information
Cross Street: Hwy 246 (Mission D )
Directions: Hwy 246, turn south towards S Y River, on the left side of street.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,963
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.82 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: 1967
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 141380020
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
College Elementary School
Public K • Assigned • 1.0mi
Santa Ynez Elementary School
Public 1-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
7/10
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
4% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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6 days above 94° expected this year, 14 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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Estimated sale price
$2.14M – $2.59M
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