Privacy, quiet, location and views. A stunning kitchen, great for entertaining. Open floor plan. Mature trees, lots of them. A fishpond. 30 venerable olive trees line the driveway to this lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath home plus guest house set among fine estates on 3 usable acres in SY Oaks. Conveniently located in the heart of the Valley, this outstanding residence is in the excellent Ballard School district, and has marble counters and hickory hardwood floors throughout. A rose garden and landscape architect designed xeriscape complement the peaceful fish pond by the large flagstone patio. There's a large multi-use laundry room. The detached second residence is a 1200 square foot 2 bedroom 2 bath home plus 2 car garage. There is a 2 stall barn plus tack room and two large corrals.
Single-familyProperty Type
1975Year Built
3.08 acresLot Size
$1,004Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by William Etling•DRE #00623807• Los Olivos Real Estate Company
Privacy, quiet, location and views. A stunning kitchen great for entertaining. Open floor plan. Mature trees, lots of them. A fishpond. 30 venerable olive trees line the driveway to this lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath home plus guest house set among fine estates on 3 usable acres in SY Oaks. Conveniently located in the heart of the Valley, this outstanding residence is in the excellent Ballard School district, and has marble counters and hickory hardwood floors throughout. A rose garden and landscape architect designed xeriscape complement the peaceful fish pond by the large flagstone patio. There's a large multi-use laundry room. The detached second residence is a 1200 square foot 2 bedroom 2 bath home plus 2 car garage. There is a 2 stall barn plus tack room and two large corrals.
SBMLS #18-3591
Mar 20, 2019
Sold
$1,600,000
$615/sq ft
Mar 8, 2019
Pending
—
Jan 29, 2019
Contingent
—
Nov 3, 2018
Price Changed
$1,695,000
$652/sq ft
Oct 21, 2018
Price Changed
$1,745,000
$671/sq ft
Oct 2, 2018
Listed
$1,795,000
$690/sq ft
Public Records
May 3, 1976
Sold
$88,000
$34/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,770 (+1.9%)
$796,478 + $1,024,044
$1,820,522
2024
$18,428 (+1.7%)
$780,861 + $1,003,965
$1,784,826
2023
$18,116 (+1.7%)
$765,550 + $984,280
$1,749,830
2022
$17,810 (+1.6%)
$750,540 + $964,981
$1,715,521
2021
$17,532 (+1.3%)
$735,824 + $946,060
$1,681,884
2020
$17,307 (+213.6%)
$721,397 + $927,510
$1,648,907
2019
$5,519 (+3.2%)
$714,000 + $918,000
$1,632,000
2018
$5,348 (+1.7%)
$91,335 + $436,181
$527,516
2017
$5,256 (+26.3%)
$87,790 + $419,245
$507,035
2008
$4,162
$77,573 + $330,274
$407,847
Tax history for 1491 Dove Meadow Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,770 (+1.9%)
$796,478 + $1,024,044
$1,820,522
2024
$18,428 (+1.7%)
$780,861 + $1,003,965
$1,784,826
2023
$18,116 (+1.7%)
$765,550 + $984,280
$1,749,830
2022
$17,810 (+1.6%)
$750,540 + $964,981
$1,715,521
2021
$17,532 (+1.3%)
$735,824 + $946,060
$1,681,884
2020
$17,307 (+213.6%)
$721,397 + $927,510
$1,648,907
2019
$5,519 (+3.2%)
$714,000 + $918,000
$1,632,000
2018
$5,348 (+1.7%)
$91,335 + $436,181
$527,516
2017
$5,256 (+26.3%)
$87,790 + $419,245
$507,035
2008
$4,162
$77,573 + $330,274
$407,847
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.09 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
2,082
Year built
1975
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
137450010
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: 4
Parking Features: Gar #1, Gar #2
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Dining Information
Dining Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: LR
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Stove, Microwave
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Hardwood
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Patio Open, Patio Covered, Horse Facility, Fenced: ALL
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
# Of Buildings: 2
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: Barn(s), Paddock, Second Residence
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s)
Lot Features: Sloped Up
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
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: 246 to Quail Valley to Dove Meadow.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,082
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.09 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 137450010
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Ballard Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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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 • 1.3mi
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4% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 91° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$2.48M – $3.00M
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