Centrally located in the Santa Ynez Valley in the Ballard School District in the beautiful Santa Ynez Oaks area in Solvang, you'll find this well maintained ranch home that is on the market for the first time by the original owners on the corner of Quail Valley Rd and Elk Grove Rd on almost 1 acre. With a spacious living room and dining room, large family room connected to the kitchen with long counter space and storage, you will see that this home is functional and elegant for its age and floor plan. With 3 bdrms, 3 baths, a large laundry room with a full bath connected to the three car garage, this home can be used for a multitude of needs. With the circular front driveway, a separate rear entrance to the garage with a large concrete parking area, private back yard, huge oak trees, small corral, basketball court, RV parking, and an easy to maintain yard, you can enjoy outdoor living in addition to single story indoor ranch living.
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
$660Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Allan Jones•DRE #00984793• Santa Ynez Valley Real Estate
Bought with Michael Brady•DRE #00825140• Sotheby's International Realty
Located in the Ballard School District in the beautiful Santa Ynez Oaks area in Solvang, you will find this well maintained ranch home on the corner of Quail Valley Rd and Elk Grove Rd in Solvang on almost 1 acre. With a spacious living room and dining room, large family room connected to the kitchen with long counter space and storage, you will see that this home is functional and elegant for its age and floor plan. With three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a large laundry room with a full bath connected to the three car garage, this home can be used for a multitude of needs. With the private back yard, huge oak tree, small corral, basketball court, RV parking, and easy to maintain yard, you can enjoy outdoor living in addition to single story indoor ranch living.
SBMLS #17-3949
Mar 7, 2018
Sold
$775,000
$329/sq ft
Jan 19, 2018
Contingent
—
Jan 3, 2018
Price Changed
$845,000
$358/sq ft
Dec 8, 2017
Listed
$895,000
$380/sq ft
NSBCRMLS #1700646
Jan 3, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Oct 6, 2017
Contingent
—
Jun 3, 2017
Listed
$895,000
$380/sq ft
SBMLS #17-1843
Dec 3, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Jun 3, 2017
Listed
$895,000
$380/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 3, 1979
Sold
$169,500
$72/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,281 (+1.8%)
$580,291 + $319,160
$899,451
2024
$9,114 (+1.7%)
$568,913 + $312,902
$881,815
2023
$8,963 (+1.7%)
$557,758 + $306,767
$864,525
2022
$8,814 (+1.4%)
$546,822 + $300,752
$847,574
2021
$8,689 (+1.3%)
$536,100 + $294,855
$830,955
2020
$8,575 (+2.1%)
$525,589 + $289,074
$814,663
2019
$8,402 (+144.2%)
$520,200 + $286,110
$806,310
2018
$3,440 (+1.7%)
$510,000 + $280,500
$790,500
2017
$3,381 (+3.6%)
$128,179 + $196,112
$324,291
2016
$3,264 (+3.9%)
$128,179 + $196,112
$324,291
2015
$3,142 (+2.0%)
$125,666 + $192,267
$317,933
2014
$3,079 (+0.4%)
$121,355 + $185,670
$307,025
2013
$3,065 (+2.0%)
$121,355 + $185,670
$307,025
2012
$3,004 (+2.0%)
$120,807 + $184,831
$305,638
2011
$2,944 (−1.8%)
$118,439 + $181,207
$299,646
2009
$2,998 (+2.0%)
$115,250 + $176,327
$291,577
2008
$2,939
$113,259 + $173,281
$286,540
Tax history for 2551 Elk Grove Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,281 (+1.8%)
$580,291 + $319,160
$899,451
2024
$9,114 (+1.7%)
$568,913 + $312,902
$881,815
2023
$8,963 (+1.7%)
$557,758 + $306,767
$864,525
2022
$8,814 (+1.4%)
$546,822 + $300,752
$847,574
2021
$8,689 (+1.3%)
$536,100 + $294,855
$830,955
2020
$8,575 (+2.1%)
$525,589 + $289,074
$814,663
2019
$8,402 (+144.2%)
$520,200 + $286,110
$806,310
2018
$3,440 (+1.7%)
$510,000 + $280,500
$790,500
2017
$3,381 (+3.6%)
$128,179 + $196,112
$324,291
2016
$3,264 (+3.9%)
$128,179 + $196,112
$324,291
2015
$3,142 (+2.0%)
$125,666 + $192,267
$317,933
2014
$3,079 (+0.4%)
$121,355 + $185,670
$307,025
2013
$3,065 (+2.0%)
$121,355 + $185,670
$307,025
2012
$3,004 (+2.0%)
$120,807 + $184,831
$305,638
2011
$2,944 (−1.8%)
$118,439 + $181,207
$299,646
2009
$2,998 (+2.0%)
$115,250 + $176,327
$291,577
2008
$2,939
$113,259 + $173,281
$286,540
*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
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.92 Acres
Year renovated
1979
Sq. Ft.
2,358
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
137380033
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached
Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Dining Information
In Living Room
Formal
Breakfast Bar
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, In Unit
Fireplace Features: LR
Appliances: Dishwasher
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Yard Irrigation PRT
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Tile
Property Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Good
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s), Partial/Filtered
Lot Features: Valley, Sloped Up, Corner Lot
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
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 Road
Directions: Hwy 246 to Quail Valley Rd to Elk Grove Rd. On corner.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,358
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.92 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 1979
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 137380033
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ballard Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.2mi
9/10
Los Olivos Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 3.9mi
9/10
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° 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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Solvang, CA • 93463
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In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.48M – $1.79M
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