Absolutely stunning chic and stylish Ranch-style house, with attention to every detail! Over 3,400 sq. ft. of casual yet elegant living, with beautiful views. Sunlit living room with fireplace, gourmet chef's kitchen, spacious dining room, 4 generously sized en-suite bedrooms, each bathroom evokes relaxation and pampering, designer-influenced powder room and a gorgeous laundry room. Additional outbuildings for outdoor covered entertaining and possible future guest quarters. All of this on 5+/- gentle rolling acres of native grasses, majestic oak trees, and a seasonal creek that runs through the property, a perfect Santa Ynez Valley Retreat. Privately situated at the end of a cul-de-sac, and in Ballard School District.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
5.24 acresLot Size
$872Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Laura Drammer•DRE #01209580• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Listed by Prestin Perrson•DRE #02019873• Rodeo Realty, Inc
Absolutely stunning chic and stylish Ranch-style house, with attention to every detail! Over 3,400 sq. ft. of casual yet elegant living, with beautiful views. Sunlit living room with fireplace, gourmet chef's kitchen, spacious dining room, 4 generously sized en-suite bedrooms, each bathroom evokes relaxation and pampering, designer-influenced powder room and a gorgeous laundry room. Additional outbuildings for outdoor covered entertaining and possible future guest quarters. All of this on 5+/- gentle rolling acres of native grasses, majestic oak trees, and a seasonal creek that runs through the property, a perfect Santa Ynez Valley Retreat. Privately situated at the end of a cul-de-sac, and in Ballard School District.
SBMLS #26-1282
Jul 27, 2026
Price Changed
$2,999,999
$872/sq ft
Apr 21, 2026
Listed
$3,350,000
$974/sq ft
NSBCRMLS #26000731
Jul 27, 2026
Price Changed
$2,999,999
$872/sq ft
Apr 20, 2026
Listed
$3,350,000
$974/sq ft
+26
Absolutely stunning chic and stylish Ranch-style house, with attention to every detail! Over 3,400 sq. ft. of casual yet elegant living, with beautiful views. Sunlit living room with fireplace, gourmet chef's kitchen, spacious dining room, 4 generously sized en-suite bedrooms, each bathroom evokes relaxation and pampering, designer-influenced powder room and a gorgeous laundry room. Additional outbuildings for outdoor covered entertaining and possible future guest quarters. All of this on 5+/- gentle rolling acres of native grasses, majestic oak trees, and a seasonal creek that runs through the property, a perfect Santa Ynez Valley Retreat. Privately situated at the end of a cul-de-sac, and in Ballard School District.
SBMLS #26-71
Apr 18, 2026
Listing Removed
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Feb 26, 2026
Price Changed
$3,350,000
$974/sq ft
Jan 8, 2026
Listed
$3,450,000
$1,003/sq ft
NSBCRMLS #25002384
Apr 18, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Feb 26, 2026
Price Changed
$3,350,000
$974/sq ft
Dec 8, 2025
Listed
$3,450,000
$1,003/sq ft
CRMLS #SR25272035
Apr 18, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Feb 26, 2026
Price Changed
$3,350,000
$974/sq ft
Dec 8, 2025
Listed
$3,450,000
$1,003/sq ft
NSBCRMLS #24001022
Jun 18, 2024
Sold
$1,759,100
$511/sq ft
Jun 13, 2024
Pending
—
Jun 6, 2024
Contingent
—
Jun 1, 2024
Listed
$1,795,000
$522/sq ft
SBMLS #24-1782
Jun 18, 2024
Sold
$1,759,100
$511/sq ft
Jun 6, 2024
Contingent
—
Jun 1, 2024
Listed
$1,795,000
$522/sq ft
CRMLS #NS24111265
Jun 18, 2024
Sold
$1,759,100
$511/sq ft
Jun 13, 2024
Pending
—
Jun 6, 2024
Contingent
—
Jun 1, 2024
Listed
$1,795,000
$522/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,580 (+23.4%)
$1,040,400 + $789,767
$1,830,167
2024
$15,058
$1,020,000 + $774,282
$1,794,282
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5.24 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
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Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
3,440
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
137140004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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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
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 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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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Solvang. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
7.4 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 970 College Canyon Rd
$2,831,002
$169K under list price of $3.00M
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