In the rolling hills of beautiful Ballard Canyon, this private country estate has spectacular views and an unsurpassed variety of features. The 5,000 square foot main residence has 5 bedrooms, 2 master suites, 5 baths, gourmet chef's kitchen (including top-end appliances), 3 spacious living/family room areas, a formal dining room, and 5 car garage with office. A detached 2 bedroom/1 bath guesthouse with a separate one bedroom, one bath studio, while a recently updated separate 3 bedroom, 2 bath caretaker cottage rests on the lower end of the property. The plentiful outdoor amenities include built-in barbecues, pool, spa, manicured lawns, regulation tennis court with viewing area, private five hole golf course and four acre boutique vineyard featuring Syrah and Pinot. And the equestrian in you will love the multiple barns, office, covered arena, open arena, tack room, hot walker, paddocks, pastures, and on-site riding trails. Something special for everyone!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
25.09 acresLot Size
$962Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 car garageParking
Listed by Judy Crawford & Crawford Central Coast Group•DRE #01280176 / 01950726• Village Properties - 2
Bought with Sharon Currie•DRE #01357602• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
In the rolling hills of beautiful Ballard Canyon, this private country estate has spectacular views and an unsurpassed variety of features. The 5,000 square foot main residence has 5 bedrooms-2 master suites, 4 baths, gourmet chef's kitchen (including top-end appliances), 3 living/family room areas, a formal dining room, and 5 car garage with office. A detached 2 bedroom/1 bath guesthouse with a separate 1 bedroom/1 bath studio, while a recently updated separate 3 bedroom, 2 bath caretaker cottage rests on the lower end of the property. The plentiful outdoor amenities include built-in barbecues, pool, spa, manicured lawns, regulation tennis court with viewing area, private 5 hole golf course and four acre boutique vineyard featuring Syrah & Pinot. And the equestrian in you will love the multiple barns, office, covered arena, open arena, tack room, hot walker, paddocks, pastures, and on-site riding trails. Something special for everyone!!
NSBCRMLS #191930
Apr 6, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Nov 3, 2012
Listed
$3,695,000
$739/sq ft
NSBCRMLS #159789
Apr 6, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Sep 25, 2009
Listed
$3,995,000
$799/sq ft
NSBCRMLS #141200
Apr 7, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Mar 27, 2008
Listed
$4,450,000
$889/sq ft
NSBCRMLS #201966
Apr 11, 2017
Listing Removed
—
May 1, 2003
Listed
$2,295,000
$459/sq ft
NSBCRMLS #201967
Apr 11, 2017
Listing Removed
—
May 1, 2003
Listed
$2,295,000
$459/sq ft
NSBCRMLS #1662
Apr 6, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Apr 6, 2000
Listed
$3,200,000
$640/sq ft
SBMLS #00-689
Sep 28, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Mar 20, 2000
Listed
$3,200,000
$640/sq ft
SBMLS #93-1566
Sep 28, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Apr 7, 1993
Listed
$895,000
$179/sq ft
SBMLS #14-933
Mar 14, 2016
Sold
$2,395,000
$479/sq ft
Feb 2, 2016
Contingent
—
Jan 29, 2016
Price Changed
$2,395,000
$479/sq ft
Dec 8, 2015
Price Changed
$2,650,000
$530/sq ft
Sep 15, 2015
Price Changed
$2,700,000
$540/sq ft
Mar 28, 2014
Listed
$3,199,000
$639/sq ft
Mar 28, 2014
Price Changed
$2,995,000
$599/sq ft
NSBCRMLS #1042484
Mar 14, 2016
Sold
$2,395,000
$479/sq ft
Mar 25, 2014
Listed
$2,395,000
$479/sq ft
SBMLS #12-3723
Oct 3, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Dec 11, 2012
Listed
$3,695,000
$739/sq ft
SBMLS #03-1477
Aug 24, 2011
Listing Removed
—
May 12, 2003
Listed
$2,400,000
$480/sq ft
SBMLS #09-3652
Sep 25, 2009
Listed
$3,995,000
$799/sq ft
SBMLS #08-1243
Mar 27, 2008
Listed
$4,450,000
$889/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 22, 2004
Sold
$2,150,000
$430/sq ft
TheMLS #03-029853
Oct 2, 2003
Delisted
—
May 23, 2003
Listed
*
Public Records
Dec 9, 1996
Sold
$840,000
$168/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 19, 1988
Sold
$615,000
$123/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 11, 1986
Sold
$450,000
$90/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$31,234 (+1.8%)
$1,740,876 + $1,201,542
$2,942,418
2024
$30,685 (+1.7%)
$1,706,742 + $1,177,984
$2,884,726
2023
$30,162 (+1.6%)
$1,673,277 + $1,154,887
$2,828,164
2022
$29,686 (+1.7%)
$1,640,468 + $1,132,243
$2,772,711
2021
$29,192 (+1.6%)
$1,608,302 + $1,110,043
$2,718,345
2020
$28,735 (+2.8%)
$1,576,767 + $1,088,279
$2,665,046
2019
$27,966 (+1.8%)
$1,560,600 + $1,067,480
$2,628,080
2018
$27,471 (+2.5%)
$1,530,000 + $1,022,040
$2,552,040
2017
$26,811 (−2.0%)
$1,122,000 + $1,320,900
$2,442,900
2016
$27,348
$1,122,000 + $1,320,900
$2,442,900
Tax history for 826 Ballard Canyon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$31,234 (+1.8%)
$1,740,876 + $1,201,542
$2,942,418
2024
$30,685 (+1.7%)
$1,706,742 + $1,177,984
$2,884,726
2023
$30,162 (+1.6%)
$1,673,277 + $1,154,887
$2,828,164
2022
$29,686 (+1.7%)
$1,640,468 + $1,132,243
$2,772,711
2021
$29,192 (+1.6%)
$1,608,302 + $1,110,043
$2,718,345
2020
$28,735 (+2.8%)
$1,576,767 + $1,088,279
$2,665,046
2019
$27,966 (+1.8%)
$1,560,600 + $1,067,480
$2,628,080
2018
$27,471 (+2.5%)
$1,530,000 + $1,022,040
$2,552,040
2017
$26,811 (−2.0%)
$1,122,000 + $1,320,900
$2,442,900
2016
$27,348
$1,122,000 + $1,320,900
$2,442,900
*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
4
Baths
4
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
25.09 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
5,003
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
137120073
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
AG-I-20
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: 5
Parking Features: Gar #5, RV, Boat, Converted, Detached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Room Information
Office
Ground Floor Primary
Ground Floor Bedroom 2
Family Room 2
Dining Information
Formal
Dining Area
Breakfast Bar
Breakfast Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, Family Room, Dining Room, 2+, LR
Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Stove
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Tile
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Tennis Court(s), Pool, Patio Open, Patio Covered, Hot Tub, Gazebo, Horse Facility, Dog Run, Lawn, Wooded, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: PRT
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Shake
Property Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
# Of Buildings: 3
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: Shed(s), Barn(s), Stable(s), Paddock, Work Shop, Foreman's House, Employee Quarters, Ranch Office, Second Residence
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Two
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s), Wooded, Panoramic
Lot Features: Rolling Slope, Cul-De-Sac
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Water Source: Pvt Wtr Sys
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
Road Frontage Type: Easement
Cross Street: Mesa Hills
Directions: Ballard Canyon Road to Mesa Hills
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,003
Stories: —
Lot Size: 25.09 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 137120073
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Oak Valley Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi
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Jonata Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
9/10
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi
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Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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3% 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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$4.57M – $5.54M
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