LOOKING FOR BACK-UP OFFERS. Located in prestigious Mesa Hills in Solvang on 5.03 acres with views of the coastal mountains, you will find this value packed property with a large ranch home boasting soaring ceilings in the living room, expansive master bedroom with fireplace, four bedrooms total, a bright country kitchen, and a three car garage. Plus you will find a quality separate one bedroom, one bath guest house with kitchen/family room, deck, and views. In addition, there is an approx. 2500sf warehouse storage building/shop with multiple rooms, plus a basement wine cellar, and a truck loading dock. The private gated property is fully fenced with an oversized garden shed with deck, 27-tree orchard, private water, mature trees, irrigation risers.
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
5.03 acresLot Size
$852Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Allan Jones•DRE #00984793• Santa Ynez Valley Real Estate
Bought with Ellen Hemming•DRE #02044366• Elam, Crystal & Associates
Located in prestigious Mesa Hills in Solvang on 5.03 acres with views of the coastal mountains, you will find this value packed property with a large ranch home boasting soaring ceilings in the living room, expansive master bedroom with fireplace, four bedrooms total, a bright country kitchen, and a three car garage. Plus you will find a quality separate one bedroom, one bath guest house with kitchen/family room, deck, and views. In addition, there is an approx. 2500sf warehouse storage building/shop with multiple rooms, plus a basement wine cellar, and a truck loading dock. The private gated property is fully fenced with an oversized garden shed with deck, 27-tree orchard, private water, mature trees, irrigation risers. This ranch living is just a 5 minute drive to Solvang or Buellton.
SBMLS #20-601
Nov 12, 2020
Sold
$1,880,000
$601/sq ft
Nov 6, 2020
Pending
—
Jul 16, 2020
Contingent
—
May 24, 2020
Price Changed
$1,899,000
$607/sq ft
Feb 17, 2020
Listed
$1,950,000
$624/sq ft
Public Records
May 27, 1988
Sold
$425,000
$136/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 6, 1987
Sold
$385,000
$123/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 4, 1986
Sold
$335,000
$107/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,996 (+1.7%)
$938,467 + $1,137,202
$2,075,669
2024
$21,635 (+1.7%)
$920,066 + $1,114,904
$2,034,970
2023
$21,266 (+1.6%)
$902,026 + $1,093,044
$1,995,070
2022
$20,930 (+1.7%)
$884,340 + $1,071,612
$1,955,952
2021
$20,583 (+112.1%)
$867,000 + $1,050,600
$1,917,600
2020
$9,704 (+1.8%)
$850,000 + $1,030,000
$1,880,000
2019
$9,533 (+1.8%)
$393,789 + $500,699
$894,488
2018
$9,363 (+1.8%)
$386,068 + $490,882
$876,950
2017
$9,200
$371,078 + $471,821
$842,899
Tax history for 836 Ballard Canyon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,996 (+1.7%)
$938,467 + $1,137,202
$2,075,669
2024
$21,635 (+1.7%)
$920,066 + $1,114,904
$2,034,970
2023
$21,266 (+1.6%)
$902,026 + $1,093,044
$1,995,070
2022
$20,930 (+1.7%)
$884,340 + $1,071,612
$1,955,952
2021
$20,583 (+112.1%)
$867,000 + $1,050,600
$1,917,600
2020
$9,704 (+1.8%)
$850,000 + $1,030,000
$1,880,000
2019
$9,533 (+1.8%)
$393,789 + $500,699
$894,488
2018
$9,363 (+1.8%)
$386,068 + $490,882
$876,950
2017
$9,200
$371,078 + $471,821
$842,899
*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
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.03 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,072
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
137120070
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: 3
Parking Features: Gar #3
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Room Information
Office
Ground Floor Primary
Ground Floor Bedroom 2
Family Room 2
Dining Information
In Living Room
Formal
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, Family Room, 2+, LR
Appliances: Electric Range, Oven/Bltin, Dishwasher, Disposal, Elect Stove