Remodeled upscale farmhouse in the Ballard School District. Lovely and charming residence with high quality remodel completed in 2008. The newer kitchen features stainless counters and trendy lighting, Viking Range, generous counter space and storage. The open concept kitchen and family room is bathed in natural light from walls of French doors overlooking the gardens and 50 foot 'in grass' pool. Walnut flooring highlights living areas. In addition, the master bath was recently redone and features quartz counters and double hung windows. The home has 3 bedrooms plus an office and 3 full baths. Over 3 gentle acres is situated on a quiet road and adjacent to Buttonwood farm and vineyard. This sale is contingent upon Seller finding a replacement property. Think Big Little Farm! With mature olive trees and Provence like gardens and pool, the ambiance is serene with an old world vibe. One feels away from it all yet the location is heart of the valley near all shopping and schools. In addition, there is an older horse barn and guest unit with its own drive. There is a large open area that would be perfect for planting vines or constructing a new barn and arena and additionally offers a green house and irrigation put in for its original lavender farm. There are nearby riding trails for those who are equestrians or just walkers. This is a fabulous location with room to grow and create your own paradise in one of the most prized school districts in Santa Barbara County.
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
3.17 acresLot Size
$1,151Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Patty Murphy•DRE #00766586• Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Gigi Gerritsen•DRE #01308166• Santa Ynez Valley Real Estate
Remodeled upscale farmhouse in the Ballard School District. Lovely and charming residence with high quality remodel completed in 2008. The newer kitchen features stainless counters and trendy lighting, Viking Range, generous counter space and storage. The open concept kitchen and family room is bathed in natural light from walls of French doors overlooking the gardens and 50 foot 'in grass' pool. Walnut flooring highlights living areas. In addition, the master bath was recently redone and features quartz counters and double hung windows. The home has 3 bedrooms plus an office and 3 full baths. Over 3 gentle acres is situated on a quiet road and adjacent to Buttonwood farm and vineyard. Think Big Little Farm! With mature olive trees and Provence like gardens and pool, the ambiance is serene with an old world vibe. One feels away from it all yet the location is heart of the valley near all shopping and schools. In addition, there is an older horse barn and guest unit with its own drive. There is a large open area that would be perfect for planting vines or constructing a new barn and arena and additionally offers a green house and irrigation put in for its original lavender farm. There are nearby riding trails for those who are equestrians or just walkers. This is a fabulous location with room to grow and create your own paradise in one of the most prized school districts in Santa Barbara County. This sale is contingent upon Seller finding a replacement property.
Public Records
Jun 15, 1998
Sold
$378,500
$131/sq ft
SBMLS #96-2149
Dec 19, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Jul 11, 1996
Listed
$394,850
$136/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 23, 1989
Sold
$397,000
$137/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$28,671 (+3.4%)
$1,393,840 + $1,380,100
$2,773,940
2024
$27,730 (+1.7%)
$1,366,510 + $1,353,040
$2,719,550
2023
$27,263 (+1.7%)
$1,300,500 + $1,326,510
$2,627,010
2022
$26,806 (+274.6%)
$1,275,000 + $1,300,500
$2,575,500
2021
$7,156 (+1.3%)
$1,250,000 + $1,275,000
$2,525,000
2020
$7,062 (+2.1%)
$390,911 + $283,322
$674,233
2019
$6,920 (+1.6%)
$386,903 + $280,417
$667,320
2018
$6,810 (+1.7%)
$379,317 + $274,919
$654,236
2017
$6,696 (+14.9%)
$364,589 + $264,245
$628,834
2008
$5,826
$322,143 + $233,482
$555,625
Tax history for 1475 Dove Meadow Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$28,671 (+3.4%)
$1,393,840 + $1,380,100
$2,773,940
2024
$27,730 (+1.7%)
$1,366,510 + $1,353,040
$2,719,550
2023
$27,263 (+1.7%)
$1,300,500 + $1,326,510
$2,627,010
2022
$26,806 (+274.6%)
$1,275,000 + $1,300,500
$2,575,500
2021
$7,156 (+1.3%)
$1,250,000 + $1,275,000
$2,525,000
2020
$7,062 (+2.1%)
$390,911 + $283,322
$674,233
2019
$6,920 (+1.6%)
$386,903 + $280,417
$667,320
2018
$6,810 (+1.7%)
$379,317 + $274,919
$654,236
2017
$6,696 (+14.9%)
$364,589 + $264,245
$628,834
2008
$5,826
$322,143 + $233,482
$555,625
*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
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.17 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
2,442
Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
137450011
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 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: 1
Parking Features: Gar #1, Detached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Room Information
Office
Ground Floor Primary
Ground Floor Bedroom 2
Family Room 2
Dining Information
In Living Room
In Kitchen
Dining Area
Breakfast Bar
Breakfast Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: LR
Appliances: Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Stone
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Pool, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: BCK, Fenced: PRT, Permeable Driveway
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: Other, Barn(s)
Property Condition: Good
Levels: Entry Lvl(No Stairs), Single Story
Lot Information
View: Partial/Filtered
Lot Features: Level
Zoning: A-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
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: Quail Valley
Directions: Hwy 246 to Quail Valley to Dove Meadow
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,442
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.17 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 137450011
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Ballard Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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Los Olivos Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
9/10
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$3.17M – $3.84M
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