Beautifully updated cabin in the Los Padres National Forest is a place to leave your city cares behind and enjoy nature. Light knotty pine walls & vaulted ceilings with skylights in most rooms, fireplace in living room, modern kitchen & large enclosed patio offering unique opportunities. Located near the Santa Ynez river only 25 minutes to Santa Barbara or Solvang, near lake Cachuma offering boating, hiking / biking trails in the peace, quiet & heart of nature. New permitted septic system. Designated to be part time recreational use cabin on USFS land with perpetually renewing 20 year special use permit. Next renewal in 2028. No bank loans, seller financing considered or cash sale only
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
0.37 acresLot Size
$308Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Dawn Ziegler•DRE #01086106• Century 21 Masters
Bought with Dawn Ziegler•DRE #01086106• Century 21 Masters
Est. $4,231 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 115 El Gaucho Ln
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
SBMLS #25-2567
Jun 30, 2026
Sold
$360,000
$308/sq ft
Jun 17, 2026
Contingent
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Jan 30, 2026
Relisted
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Jan 9, 2026
Contingent
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Jan 1, 2026
Relisted
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Jan 1, 2026
Price Changed
$374,999
$321/sq ft
Dec 31, 2025
Listing Removed
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Oct 3, 2025
Price Changed
$395,999
$339/sq ft
Sep 1, 2025
Price Changed
$404,999
$346/sq ft
Aug 4, 2025
Price Changed
$429,000
$367/sq ft
Jul 3, 2025
Listed
$449,000
$384/sq ft
SBMLS #08-1962
Jan 28, 2009
Sold
$180,000
$154/sq ft
May 15, 2008
Listed
$185,000
$158/sq ft
Cozy one bedroom cabin plus 'bunkhouse' tucked away on a small lane in Los Padres National Forest. Living room fireplace, large bedroom and spacious screened porch all make for a comfortable and charming getaway.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Single Family Residential
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Santa Barbara County
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Last updated by owner on Apr 12, 2023.
AG-II-100
Agricultural II Zone
The AG-II zone is applied to areas appropriate for agricultural land uses on prime and non-prime agricultural lands located within the Rural Area as shown on the Comprehensive Plan maps. The intent is to preserve these lands for long-term agricultural use.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Room Information
Sun Room
Den
Art Studio 2
Interior Features
Laundry Features: 220V Elect, Other
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Appliances: Refrigerator, Elect Stove, Washer
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Hardwood
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Architectural Style: Cabin
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Good
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Wooded
Lot Features: Level
Zoning: Other
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Other
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Wall Furnace
Utilities Information
Water Source: Pvt Wtr Sys
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Pets Allowed: Yes
School Information
Elementary School: Other
Middle Or Junior School: Other
High School: Other
Location Information
Cross Street: Paradise Rd
Directions: Highway 154 to Paradise Road almost to the end, left on El Gaucho, driveway on the right
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Style: Single Family Residential
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County: Santa Barbara County
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Home facts updated by county records on Apr 12, 2023
Around this home
Schools
College Elementary School
Public K • Assigned • 18.1mi
Santa Ynez Elementary School
Public 1-8 • Assigned • 18.1mi
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Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 18.6mi
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
6/10 Fire Factor
12% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 96° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
10 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Santa Barbara, CA • 93105
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Sun exposure
57/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$564,000 – $683,000
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