This incredible 6 bedroom, 7 bathroom custom estate, is located on approximately 3 acres in the Ballard School District. With 7,930 square feet of living space (per draftsman), the home features a formal entry, gourmet kitchen, formal dining room, formal living room, family room with wet bar and wine cellar, laundry room, and an entertainment loft. The light filled gourmet kitchen has a substantial marble island, top of the line appliances including a SubZero refrigerator and Thermador double oven range. There is also ample cabinet space, a walk-in pantry, and an eat-in breakfast area with views of the manicured grounds through a large bay window. Each bedroom has an ensuite bathroom, and the master bedroom has its own private patio and walk-in closet. The luxurious master bathroom features marble throughout, a large soaking tub, and steam room. The landscaped grounds include a pool, several covered patios, a stone fireplace, heated dining areas, and a bocce court. 4-car attached garage, detached 3-car garage w/ full bath (2 of the bays converted & used as offices) upstairs 2 bd/1ba guest house. Detached 5 car garage + workshop. 12 car showroom w/ studio & full bath.
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
3.19 acresLot Size
$554Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
24 car garageParking
Listed by Laura Drammer• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
just over 3 acres in the Ballard School District. Quality custom home of 7,930 sq ft with 5 bedrooms & 7 bathrooms. High end gourmet kitchen, substantial cararra marble island with a Thermador range, & enjoy the morning sun in the breakfast room overlooking your resort like pool and gardens. The grounds are spectacular with numerous private retreat areas, an outdoor entertaining area that includes an impressive swimming pool and a separate pool bath and changing room, stone fireplace, pergola covered and heated dining areas, bocce court, sprawling lawns, flower gardens, & beautiful mountain views. Also featured are a 2 bed/2 bath guest house, 12 car showroom & additional sq footage for 8 more cars. These beautiful buildings could be used for any number of possibilities if cars aren't your passion.
SBMLS #15-3784
May 5, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Nov 20, 2015
Listed
$3,545,000
$447/sq ft
SBMLS #13-3601
May 1, 2016
Listing Removed
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Jul 8, 2014
Price Changed
$3,950,000
$498/sq ft
Nov 15, 2013
Listed
$3,500,000
$441/sq ft
Nov 15, 2013
Price Changed
$2,950,000
$372/sq ft
Nov 15, 2013
Price Changed
$3,750,000
$473/sq ft
CRMLS #1
Jul 8, 2014
Price Changed
$3,950,000
$498/sq ft
SBMLS #04-3816
Aug 24, 2011
Listing Removed
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Nov 15, 2004
Listed
$3,650,000
$460/sq ft
SBMLS #11-1774
May 13, 2011
Listed
$3,645,000
$459/sq ft
NSBCRMLS #203144
Aug 31, 2005
Sold
$3,550,000
$447/sq ft
Oct 8, 2004
Listed
$3,650,000
$460/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 5, 1997
Sold
$1,250,000
$158/sq ft
SBMLS #97-2556
Nov 17, 1997
Sold
—
Oct 21, 1997
Listing Removed
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Aug 22, 1997
Listed
$1,475,000
$186/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$30,241 (+1.9%)
$828,655 + $2,130,833
$2,959,488
2024
$29,679 (+1.8%)
$812,407 + $2,089,052
$2,901,459
2023
$29,164 (+1.8%)
$796,478 + $2,048,091
$2,844,569
2022
$28,660 (+1.7%)
$780,861 + $2,007,933
$2,788,794
2021
$28,178 (+1.3%)
$765,550 + $1,968,562
$2,734,112
2020
$27,823 (+2.0%)
$750,540 + $1,929,963
$2,680,503
2019
$27,271 (+1.8%)
$742,845 + $1,910,174
$2,653,019
2018
$26,796 (+2.0%)
$728,280 + $1,872,720
$2,601,000
2017
$26,281
$600,000 + $1,900,000
$2,500,000
Tax history for 1490 Dove Meadow Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$30,241 (+1.9%)
$828,655 + $2,130,833
$2,959,488
2024
$29,679 (+1.8%)
$812,407 + $2,089,052
$2,901,459
2023
$29,164 (+1.8%)
$796,478 + $2,048,091
$2,844,569
2022
$28,660 (+1.7%)
$780,861 + $2,007,933
$2,788,794
2021
$28,178 (+1.3%)
$765,550 + $1,968,562
$2,734,112
2020
$27,823 (+2.0%)
$750,540 + $1,929,963
$2,680,503
2019
$27,271 (+1.8%)
$742,845 + $1,910,174
$2,653,019
2018
$26,796 (+2.0%)
$728,280 + $1,872,720
$2,601,000
2017
$26,281
$600,000 + $1,900,000
$2,500,000
*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
4
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.19 Acres
Year renovated
1989
Sq. Ft.
7,386
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
137450009
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: 24
Parking Features: Gar #3, Gar #4, Gar #5, Interior Access, Attached, Detached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 7
Room Information
Loft
Ground Floor Primary
Ground Floor Bedroom 2
Family Room 2
Dining Information
In Kitchen
Formal
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: Family Room, 2, LR
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, Marble
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Pool, Patio Covered, Hot Tub, Sauna, Lawn, Fenced: ALL
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Tile
Property Information
Architectural Style: Spanish, Estate
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: Other, Work Shop
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s), Setting
Lot Features: Level
Zoning: CLA
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: Quail Valley Rd
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 7,386
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3.19 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: 1989
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 137450009
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 • 2.7mi
9/10
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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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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7 days above 91° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$4.18M – $5.06M
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