Located in the highly sought after Ballard School District you will find this lovely 5 bedroom ranch home, situated on 3.69 acres in the Santa Ynez Valley Oaks neighborhood. Beautiful hardwood flooring greets you as you enter this home, complimented by the vaulted, wood beamed ceilings throughout the main living areas. An updated kitchen with granite counters and backsplash and plenty of windows to allow for panoramic views and natural light. This approximately 3,965sf home has an abundance of outdoor living areas including a swimming pool, tennis court and a covered patio which is also complete with an outdoor fireplace. You'll even find a graded building pad ready for your ADU up to 1200
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
3.69 acresLot Size
$691Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Allan Jones•DRE #00984793• Santa Ynez Valley Real Estate
Bought with Carole Colone•DRE #01223216• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Located in the highly sought after Ballard School District you will find this lovely 5 bedroom ranch home, situated on 3.69 acres in the Santa Ynez Valley Oaks neighborhood. Beautiful hardwood flooring greets you as you enter this home, complimented by the vaulted, wood beamed ceilings throughout the main living areas. An updated kitchen with granite counters and backsplash and plenty of windows to allow for panoramic views and natural light. This approximately 3,965sf home has an abundance of outdoor living areas including a swimming pool, tennis court and a covered patio which is also complete with an outdoor fireplace. You'll even find a graded building pad ready for your ADU up to 1200sf.
SBMLS #19-2339
Jun 26, 2020
Sold
$1,477,500
$373/sq ft
Jun 16, 2020
Pending
—
Apr 20, 2020
Contingent
—
Apr 19, 2020
Price Changed
$1,499,000
$378/sq ft
Apr 19, 2020
Relisted
—
Oct 5, 2019
Contingent
—
Sep 11, 2019
Price Changed
$1,495,000
$377/sq ft
Aug 12, 2019
Relisted
—
Jul 22, 2019
Contingent
—
Jul 3, 2019
Listed
$1,525,000
$385/sq ft
NSBCRMLS #19000856
Jun 6, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Jun 1, 2019
Price Changed
$1,636,000
$413/sq ft
Apr 30, 2019
Price Changed
$1,695,000
$427/sq ft
Apr 5, 2019
Listed
$1,795,000
$453/sq ft
CRMLS #PI19078758
Jun 6, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Jun 1, 2019
Price Changed
$1,636,000
$413/sq ft
Apr 30, 2019
Price Changed
$1,695,000
$427/sq ft
Apr 5, 2019
Listed
$1,795,000
$453/sq ft
NSBCRMLS #142616
Apr 11, 2017
Listing Removed
—
May 1, 2008
Listed
$2,425,000
$612/sq ft
SBMLS #95-315
Sep 28, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jan 25, 1995
Listed
$549,900
$139/sq ft
SBMLS #93-555
Sep 28, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Feb 7, 1993
Listed
$595,000
$150/sq ft
NSBCRMLS #151122
Jul 21, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Jan 19, 2009
Listed
$2,300,000
$580/sq ft
CRMLS #PI151122
Jul 21, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Jan 19, 2009
Listed
$2,300,000
$580/sq ft
SBMLS #09-203
Jan 19, 2009
Listed
$2,300,000
$580/sq ft
CRMLS #PI142616
Jan 1, 2009
Listing Removed
—
May 1, 2008
Listed
$2,425,000
$612/sq ft
SBMLS #08-1755
May 1, 2008
Listed
$2,350,000
$593/sq ft
NSBCRMLS #205729
Sep 13, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Apr 25, 2007
Listed
$2,425,000
$612/sq ft
SBMLS #07-1839
Sep 13, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Apr 25, 2007
Listed
$2,425,000
$612/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,973 (+1.9%)
$669,309 + $978,865
$1,648,174
2024
$16,662 (+1.7%)
$656,186 + $959,672
$1,615,858
2023
$16,379 (+1.7%)
$643,320 + $940,855
$1,584,175
2022
$16,101 (+1.6%)
$630,706 + $922,407
$1,553,113
2021
$15,846 (+18.6%)
$618,340 + $904,321
$1,522,661
2020
$13,358 (+24.2%)
$606,216 + $886,590
$1,492,806
2019
$10,758 (+1.7%)
$533,849 + $726,482
$1,260,331
2018
$10,579 (+1.7%)
$446,764 + $574,499
$1,021,263
2017
$10,402 (+3.6%)
$429,416 + $552,192
$981,608
2016
$10,041 (+4.1%)
$429,416 + $552,192
$981,608
2015
$9,650 (+2.0%)
$420,997 + $541,365
$962,362
2014
$9,460 (+0.5%)
$406,552 + $522,789
$929,341
2013
$9,417 (+2.0%)
$406,552 + $522,789
$929,341
2012
$9,231 (+2.0%)
$404,715 + $520,427
$925,142
2011
$9,049 (−2.0%)
$396,780 + $510,223
$907,003
2009
$9,237 (+2.0%)
$386,093 + $496,481
$882,574
2008
$9,056
$379,423 + $487,903
$867,326
Tax history for 1240 Dove Meadow Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,973 (+1.9%)
$669,309 + $978,865
$1,648,174
2024
$16,662 (+1.7%)
$656,186 + $959,672
$1,615,858
2023
$16,379 (+1.7%)
$643,320 + $940,855
$1,584,175
2022
$16,101 (+1.6%)
$630,706 + $922,407
$1,553,113
2021
$15,846 (+18.6%)
$618,340 + $904,321
$1,522,661
2020
$13,358 (+24.2%)
$606,216 + $886,590
$1,492,806
2019
$10,758 (+1.7%)
$533,849 + $726,482
$1,260,331
2018
$10,579 (+1.7%)
$446,764 + $574,499
$1,021,263
2017
$10,402 (+3.6%)
$429,416 + $552,192
$981,608
2016
$10,041 (+4.1%)
$429,416 + $552,192
$981,608
2015
$9,650 (+2.0%)
$420,997 + $541,365
$962,362
2014
$9,460 (+0.5%)
$406,552 + $522,789
$929,341
2013
$9,417 (+2.0%)
$406,552 + $522,789
$929,341
2012
$9,231 (+2.0%)
$404,715 + $520,427
$925,142
2011
$9,049 (−2.0%)
$396,780 + $510,223
$907,003
2009
$9,237 (+2.0%)
$386,093 + $496,481
$882,574
2008
$9,056
$379,423 + $487,903
$867,326
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
160,736
Year renovated
2026
Sq. Ft.
3,965
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
137440003
Parking Spaces
5
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Pool
Last updated by owner on Jun 13, 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
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Gar #3, Detached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Room Information
Ground Floor Primary
Family Room 2
Dining Information
Dining Area
Breakfast Bar
Breakfast Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: 220V Elect, Gas Hookup, Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, Family Room, 2+, Patio
Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Stove
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Tile
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Tennis Court(s), Pool, Patio Covered, Lawn, Fenced: PRT
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Good
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s), Panoramic
Lot Features: Level, Sloped Down
Zoning: SLP
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Water Source: Meter In
Sewer: Septic Req, 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: Quail Valley Road
Directions: Hwy 246 to Quail Valley Road. Turn on Dove Meadow.
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,965
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 5
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 3.69 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: 2026
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 137440003
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Pool
Home facts updated by owner on Jun 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ballard Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.6mi
9/10
Los Olivos Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
9/10
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° 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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In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
June and 5.5 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$2.61M – $3.15M
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