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
$867Est. 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
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: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Family Room
Appliances: Electric Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Elect Stove
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Tile
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab, Raised
Exterior Features: Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Other, Tile
Property Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: Other, Shed(s), Warehouse
Property Condition: Good
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s), Setting
Lot Features: Sloped Down
Zoning: A-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Water Source: Pvt Wtr Sys
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Other
Middle Or Junior School: Other
High School: Other
Location Information
Cross Street: Viendra Dr
Directions: Hwy 246 to Solvang. North on Atterdag Rd to Chalk Hill. West on Ballard Canyon to Mesa Hills sign. Follow address directional signs.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,072
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5.03 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: —
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 137120070
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Oak Valley Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.6mi
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Jonata Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
9/10
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi
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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 91° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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8 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$2.58M – $3.12M
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