Known for its idyllic vineyards, tasting rooms and farmlands this Santa Ynez Valley private hilltop estate is situated at the entrance to the Alamo Pintado corridor that connects Solvang and Los Olivos. The beautiful 5-acre ranch property boasts a one-of-a-kind location in the Ballard School District and less than 1.5 miles from downtown Solvang. Built in 1975, the 2,303 sqft, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home features two living rooms and a private dining room. Take in the 360-degree views of the surrounding mountains, horse ranches and ag lands while enjoying the rare balance of country living with the convenience of being close to markets, restaurants, tasting rooms, shops and more. This heritage property has been home to horses and livestock and includes four irrigated pastures, an arena, chicken coop, storage barn and large building site for a future barn or guesthouse. The property's beautiful views, rural setting and convenient location all combine to create the special Santa Ynez Valley living experience. Water is supplied by the preferred Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District.
Single-familyProperty Type
1975Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$1,091Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Joe Ramos•DRE #02040488• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with Joe Ramos•DRE #02040488• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Known for its idyllic vineyards, tasting rooms and farmlands this Santa Ynez Valley private hilltop estate is situated at the entrance to the Alamo Pintado corridor that connects Solvang and Los Olivos. The beautiful 5-acre ranch property boasts a one-of-a-kind location in the Ballard School District and less than 1.5 miles from downtown Solvang. Built in 1975, the 2,303 sqft, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home features two living rooms and a private dining room. Take in the 360-degree views of the surrounding mountains, horse ranches and ag lands while enjoying the rare balance of country living with the convenience of being close to markets, restaurants, tasting rooms, shops and more. This heritage property has been home to horses and livestock and includes four irrigated pastures, an arena, chicken coop, storage barn and large building site for a future barn or guesthouse. The property's beautiful views, rural setting and convenient location all combine to create the special Santa Ynez Valley living experience. Water is supplied by the preferred Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District.
SBMLS #21-3735
Jan 19, 2022
Sold
$2,050,000
$890/sq ft
Nov 14, 2021
Contingent
—
Oct 22, 2021
Price Changed
$2,495,000
$1,083/sq ft
Oct 7, 2021
Listed
$2,875,000
$1,248/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 24, 1985
Sold
$249,000
$108/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,039 (+1.8%)
$1,353,040 + $865,945
$2,218,985
2024
$22,626 (+3.7%)
$1,326,510 + $848,966
$2,175,476
2023
$21,815 (+338.5%)
$1,300,500 + $832,320
$2,132,820
2022
$4,975 (+1.5%)
$1,250,000 + $800,000
$2,050,000
2021
$4,900 (+1.3%)
$243,943 + $223,299
$467,242
2020
$4,836 (+2.0%)
$239,160 + $218,921
$458,081
2019
$4,740 (+3.2%)
$236,708 + $216,677
$453,385
2018
$4,592 (+1.7%)
$232,067 + $212,429
$444,496
2017
$4,514
$223,056 + $204,181
$427,237
Tax history for 954 Alamo Pintado Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,039 (+1.8%)
$1,353,040 + $865,945
$2,218,985
2024
$22,626 (+3.7%)
$1,326,510 + $848,966
$2,175,476
2023
$21,815 (+338.5%)
$1,300,500 + $832,320
$2,132,820
2022
$4,975 (+1.5%)
$1,250,000 + $800,000
$2,050,000
2021
$4,900 (+1.3%)
$243,943 + $223,299
$467,242
2020
$4,836 (+2.0%)
$239,160 + $218,921
$458,081
2019
$4,740 (+3.2%)
$236,708 + $216,677
$453,385
2018
$4,592 (+1.7%)
$232,067 + $212,429
$444,496
2017
$4,514
$223,056 + $204,181
$427,237
*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
3
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,276
Year built
1975
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
137110036
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
AG-I-5
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
Family Room 2
Dining Information
Formal
Breakfast Bar
Interior Features
Fireplace Features: LR
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Concrete
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Patio Open, Horse Facility, Fenced: ALL
Construction Materials: Stucco
Property Information
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: Shed(s), Barn(s)
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s), Panoramic
Lot Features: Level, Valley, Cul-De-Sac, Sloped Down, Rural
Zoning: Other
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Sewer: Septic In
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Pets Allowed: Yes
School Information
Elementary School: See Remarks
Middle Or Junior School: See Remarks
High School: See Remarks
Location Information
Cross Street: Alamo Pintado
Directions: Heading North on Alamo Pintado Rd turn right at the first driveway past Sunny Fields Park and before the corn maze. Continue down driveway, over the bridge, up hill, property entrance is on right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,276
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: —
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 137110036
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ballard Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.2mi
9/10
Los Olivos Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 3.9mi
9/10
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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
4% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° 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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Solvang, CA • 93463
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In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$2.39M – $2.89M
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