Off market feb 2015 for $595K

$1,149,889

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,941/mo

•

1,711

sq ft

281 3rd St, Solvang, CA 93463

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1959Year Built

0.49 acresLot Size

$672Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Pamela Sherman •DRE #00843180 • Right Choice Realty

Bought with Pamela Sherman •DRE #00843180 • Right Choice Realty

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•Source:SBMLS #14-3688

Redfin Estimate

$1,149,889

$555K since sold in February 2015$62K since October

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This home's estimate is 5.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.22M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,125,000
A
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$907,500
B
3 beds2 baths1,349 sq ft
311 Freear Dr, Buellton, CA 93427
SOLD OCT 15, 2026
$1,300,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,892 sq ft
2198 Creekside Dr, Solvang, CA 93463
SOLD FEB 27, 2026
$1,100,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,931 sq ft
740 Alisal Rd, Solvang, CA 93463
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$1,275,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,621 sq ft
1264 N Refugio Rd, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$1,628,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,001 sq ft
1511 Kronborg Dr, Solvang, CA 93463

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Market trends in 93463, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

95.9%

1.7% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

57d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

7 MoM

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$1,425,000
3 beds2 baths2,190 sq ft
2141 Creekside Dr, Solvang, CA 93463
$575,000
2 beds2 baths1,083 sq ft
1493 Aarhus #4, Solvang, CA 93463
$350,000
2 beds2 baths1,374 sq ft
102 Sierra Vis, Solvang, CA 93463
$675,000
2 beds2 baths1,041 sq ft
629 Roskilde Rd, Solvang, CA 93463
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Sale history for 281 3rd St

Date

Event

Price

SBMLS #14-3688

Feb 13, 2015

Sold

$595,000

$348/sq ft

Jan 16, 2015

Contingent

—

Dec 8, 2014

Listed

$660,000

$386/sq ft

Dec 8, 2014

Price Changed

$640,000

$374/sq ft

NSBCRMLS #1049875

Feb 13, 2015

Sold

$595,000

$348/sq ft

Dec 1, 2014

Listed

$640,000

$374/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,696 (+1.8%)

$429,053 + $300,337

$729,390

2024

$7,560 (+1.7%)

$420,641 + $294,449

$715,090

2023

$7,437 (+1.7%)

$412,394 + $288,676

$701,070

2022

$7,316 (+1.5%)

$404,308 + $283,016

$687,324

2021

$7,206 (+1.5%)

$396,381 + $277,467

$673,848

2020

$7,098 (+2.1%)

$388,609 + $272,027

$660,636

2019

$6,955 (+1.6%)

$384,625 + $269,238

$653,863

2018

$6,844 (+1.7%)

$377,084 + $263,959

$641,043

2017

$6,729 (+3.6%)

$362,443 + $253,710

$616,153

2016

$6,493 (+288.8%)

$362,443 + $253,710

$616,153

2015

$1,670 (+2.1%)

$355,337 + $248,736

$604,073

2014

$1,636 (+0.4%)

$52,513 + $109,577

$162,090

2013

$1,629 (+2.1%)

$52,513 + $109,577

$162,090

2012

$1,595 (+2.2%)

$52,276 + $109,082

$161,358

2011

$1,561 (−6.3%)

$51,251 + $106,944

$158,195

2009

$1,666 (+2.0%)

$49,872 + $104,065

$153,937

2008

$1,633

$49,011 + $102,268

$151,279

Tax history for 281 3rd St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,696 (+1.8%)

$429,053 + $300,337

$729,390

2024

$7,560 (+1.7%)

$420,641 + $294,449

$715,090

2023

$7,437 (+1.7%)

$412,394 + $288,676

$701,070

2022

$7,316 (+1.5%)

$404,308 + $283,016

$687,324

2021

$7,206 (+1.5%)

$396,381 + $277,467

$673,848

2020

$7,098 (+2.1%)

$388,609 + $272,027

$660,636

2019

$6,955 (+1.6%)

$384,625 + $269,238

$653,863

2018

$6,844 (+1.7%)

$377,084 + $263,959

$641,043

2017

$6,729 (+3.6%)

$362,443 + $253,710

$616,153

2016

$6,493 (+288.8%)

$362,443 + $253,710

$616,153

2015

$1,670 (+2.1%)

$355,337 + $248,736

$604,073

2014

$1,636 (+0.4%)

$52,513 + $109,577

$162,090

2013

$1,629 (+2.1%)

$52,513 + $109,577

$162,090

2012

$1,595 (+2.2%)

$52,276 + $109,082

$161,358

2011

$1,561 (−6.3%)

$51,251 + $106,944

$158,195

2009

$1,666 (+2.0%)

$49,872 + $104,065

$153,937

2008

$1,633

$49,011 + $102,268

$151,279

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.49 Acres

Year renovated

1959

Sq. Ft.

1,711

Year built

1959

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Barbara County

APN

139231007

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Nov 4, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: RV Access/Parking, Boat
Attached Garage: No

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Dining Information
In Kitchen
Formal
Breakfast Area

Interior Features
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Appliances: Wtr Softener Leased
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood

Exterior

Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Yard Irrigation PRT
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Stucco
Roof: Composition

Property Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Good
Accessibility Features: Wide Doors
Levels: Single Story

Lot Information
View: Setting
Lot Features: Steep Slope, Near Public Transit
Zoning: R-1

Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air

Utilities Information
Sewer: Other

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Pets Allowed: Yes

School Information
Elementary School: Other
Middle Or Junior School: Other
High School: Other

Location Information
Cross Street: Birch
Directions: Alisal Road to Elverhoy Way. .left on 3rd

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,711
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 139231007

Home facts updated by county records on Nov 4, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Solvang Elementary School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

Santa Ynez Valley Union High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi

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

3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 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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Solvang, CA • 93463

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Estimated sale price

$1.09M – $1.32M

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Home values near 281 3rd St

Data from public records.

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268 3rd St, Solvang, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,204,167
258 3rd St, Solvang, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1242 Sq. Ft.	$950,908
293 3rd St, Solvang, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1758 Sq. Ft.	$1,200,197
275 3rd St, Solvang, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1861 Sq. Ft.	$1,225,790
268 5th St, Solvang, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,493,852
1617 Birch Dr, Solvang, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1536 Sq. Ft.	$1,010,216
1610 Birch Dr, Solvang, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2753 Sq. Ft.	$1,250,653

Address	Redfin Estimate
264 3rd St, Solvang, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1515 Sq. Ft.	$1,058,109
305 3rd St, Solvang, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,476,069
297 3rd St, Solvang, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,355,661
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