A Rare Find In West Templeton! Upon arriving at this one-acre property you’ll immediately sense that it checks all the right boxes: a lovely home with 4 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms and a 1,600 sf shop on flat, usable land - the ideal location. This well-maintained home provides a great floor plan with living and dining areas and a separate family room open to an updated kitchen and breakfast nook, plus a 4th bedroom/den or office and indoor laundry. The master suite features a walk-in closet, dual vanities, a soaking tub and separate shower. Outside, you’ll find a large concrete patio with built-in BBQ & seating area, a shed with tractor carport, beautiful mature trees, a fruit orchard & plenty of room for your garden, a pool & more! In addition to the attached 2 car garage, there's a detached shop with large roll-up doors, 220 outlets, high ceilings, a bathroom, mezzanine area and RV hookups. .. perfect for the hobbyist or for someone needing a structure for a potential guest unit, art studio, pool house, or…? This prime location is just a couple miles to the Traders Joe's Center and HWY 101 access, but in a wonderful country setting. A must see!
Single-familyProperty Type
1997Year Built
1.13 acresLot Size
$578Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 car garageParking
Listed by Brian Thorndyke•DRE #01059808• RE/MAX Parkside Real Estate
Bought with Maci Umbertis•DRE #01784326• RE/MAX Parkside Real Estate
Input For Comps Only, Sold Outside Mls Lot Description: 1.13
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,106 (+7.1%)
$418,240 + $659,590
$1,077,830
2024
$11,301 (+1.9%)
$410,040 + $646,657
$1,056,697
2023
$11,095 (+2.0%)
$402,000 + $633,978
$1,035,978
2022
$10,880 (+10.1%)
$394,118 + $621,548
$1,015,666
2021
$9,879 (+8.5%)
$386,391 + $609,361
$995,752
2020
$9,102 (+164.1%)
$378,815 + $524,713
$903,528
2019
$3,446 (+2.0%)
$375,000 + $450,000
$825,000
2018
$3,377 (+2.0%)
$121,656 + $204,056
$325,712
2017
$3,309 (+2.1%)
$116,933 + $196,133
$313,066
2016
$3,242 (+1.6%)
$116,933 + $196,133
$313,066
2015
$3,192 (+3.9%)
$114,641 + $192,288
$306,929
2014
$3,073 (+6.3%)
$110,708 + $185,690
$296,398
2013
$2,892 (+2.0%)
$110,208 + $184,851
$295,059
2012
$2,834
$110,208 + $184,851
$295,059
Tax history for 1245 Santa Rita Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,106 (+7.1%)
$418,240 + $659,590
$1,077,830
2024
$11,301 (+1.9%)
$410,040 + $646,657
$1,056,697
2023
$11,095 (+2.0%)
$402,000 + $633,978
$1,035,978
2022
$10,880 (+10.1%)
$394,118 + $621,548
$1,015,666
2021
$9,879 (+8.5%)
$386,391 + $609,361
$995,752
2020
$9,102 (+164.1%)
$378,815 + $524,713
$903,528
2019
$3,446 (+2.0%)
$375,000 + $450,000
$825,000
2018
$3,377 (+2.0%)
$121,656 + $204,056
$325,712
2017
$3,309 (+2.1%)
$116,933 + $196,133
$313,066
2016
$3,242 (+1.6%)
$116,933 + $196,133
$313,066
2015
$3,192 (+3.9%)
$114,641 + $192,288
$306,929
2014
$3,073 (+6.3%)
$110,708 + $185,690
$296,398
2013
$2,892 (+2.0%)
$110,208 + $184,851
$295,059
2012
$2,834
$110,208 + $184,851
$295,059
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.13 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,033
Year built
1997
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Luis Obispo County
APN
039-281-044
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Aug 19, 2019 • Final
Residential - otc
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 5
Driveway, Garage, RV Access/Parking, Structure
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 5
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Inside
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Stove, Microwave, Water Softener
Has Appliances
Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar
Granite Counters
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Entry, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Suite, Office, Walk-In Closet