A Diamond in the Rough in the Village of Solvang. Rose colored glasses will help you discover the wonderful potential in this home. It offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, and a separate office nook. Double glass doors from both living room and master bedroom open to a back patio that has the potential to be most charming. There is a stone fireplace in the living room...quality cabinets, open spaces... Mature trees line the backyard, creating privacy. Walk out the front door and experience the mountains in the distance. Located on a great street in a lovely neighborhood. A bit of paint and clean up and this home is a jewel. Please call agent for further information.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
6,098 sq ftLot Size
$689Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Carole Colone•DRE #01223216• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with Lindsay Summer•DRE #02116009• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
A Diamond in the Rough in the Village of Solvang. Rose colored glasses will help you discover the wonderful potential in this home. It offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, and a separate office nook. Double glass doors from both living room and master bedroom open to a back patio that has the potential to be most charming. There is a stone fireplace in the living room...quality cabinets, open spaces... Mature trees line the backyard, creating privacy. Walk out the front door and experience the mountains in the distance. Located on a great street in a lovely neighborhood. A bit of paint and clean up and this home is a jewel. Please contact agent for further information.
SBMLS #22-23
Feb 24, 2022
Pending
—
Feb 18, 2022
Sold
$868,000
$573/sq ft
Jan 13, 2022
Contingent
—
Jan 5, 2022
Listed
$839,000
$554/sq ft
SBMLS #97-850
Sep 28, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Mar 14, 1997
Listed
$185,000
$122/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 15, 1997
Sold
$184,000
$122/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 18, 1995
Sold
$155,000
$102/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 23, 1985
Sold
$127,000
$84/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,957 (+1.8%)
$432,972 + $506,577
$939,549
2024
$9,781 (+3.7%)
$424,483 + $496,645
$921,128
2023
$9,432 (+150.9%)
$416,160 + $486,907
$903,067
2022
$3,758 (+1.6%)
$400,000 + $468,000
$868,000
2021
$3,700 (+1.5%)
$173,025 + $170,796
$343,821
2020
$3,645 (+2.0%)
$169,633 + $167,448
$337,081
2019
$3,573 (+1.6%)
$167,894 + $165,732
$333,626
2018
$3,515 (+1.7%)
$164,602 + $162,483
$327,085
2017
$3,456 (+3.6%)
$158,211 + $156,175
$314,386
2016
$3,337 (+4.3%)
$158,211 + $156,175
$314,386
2015
$3,199 (+2.0%)
$155,109 + $153,113
$308,222
2014
$3,136 (+0.4%)
$149,788 + $147,860
$297,648
2013
$3,123 (+2.0%)
$149,788 + $147,860
$297,648
2012
$3,062 (+2.1%)
$149,112 + $147,192
$296,304
2011
$2,998 (−4.9%)
$146,189 + $144,306
$290,495
2009
$3,151 (+2.0%)
$142,252 + $140,420
$282,672
2008
$3,091
$139,795 + $137,995
$277,790
Tax history for 296 3rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,957 (+1.8%)
$432,972 + $506,577
$939,549
2024
$9,781 (+3.7%)
$424,483 + $496,645
$921,128
2023
$9,432 (+150.9%)
$416,160 + $486,907
$903,067
2022
$3,758 (+1.6%)
$400,000 + $468,000
$868,000
2021
$3,700 (+1.5%)
$173,025 + $170,796
$343,821
2020
$3,645 (+2.0%)
$169,633 + $167,448
$337,081
2019
$3,573 (+1.6%)
$167,894 + $165,732
$333,626
2018
$3,515 (+1.7%)
$164,602 + $162,483
$327,085
2017
$3,456 (+3.6%)
$158,211 + $156,175
$314,386
2016
$3,337 (+4.3%)
$158,211 + $156,175
$314,386
2015
$3,199 (+2.0%)
$155,109 + $153,113
$308,222
2014
$3,136 (+0.4%)
$149,788 + $147,860
$297,648
2013
$3,123 (+2.0%)
$149,788 + $147,860
$297,648
2012
$3,062 (+2.1%)
$149,112 + $147,192
$296,304
2011
$2,998 (−4.9%)
$146,189 + $144,306
$290,495
2009
$3,151 (+2.0%)
$142,252 + $140,420
$282,672
2008
$3,091
$139,795 + $137,995
$277,790
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
1,514
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
139232015
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gar #2, Attached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Room Information
Ground Floor Primary
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Other
Fireplace Features: LR
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Stove
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Lawn
Construction Materials: Stucco, Other
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Occupant Type Allowed: Occ All Ages
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Condition: Good, Average
Accessibility Features: Other
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s)
Lot Features: Level
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Other
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: Elverhoy
Directions: Alisal to Elverhoy to 3d St.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,514
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 139232015
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Solvang Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
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
3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 18 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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Historical weather
Solvang, CA • 93463
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In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
June and 5.5 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$991,000 – $1.20M
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