2851 Tapadero Rd

$3,950,000
Price
4
Beds
2,499 Sq. Ft.
$1,581 / Sq. Ft.
2,499
Sq. Ft.
$1,581
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Set within Walking M Ranches off Ballard Canyon, 2851 Tapadero Road unveils a tranquil expanse of spectacular views. With 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms spread across approximately 2,499 square feet, this residence offers not only comfortable living space but also an opportunity to immerse yourself in the incredible vistas that surround it. As you step inside, you'll be captivated by the charm of the living room, complete with a wood-beamed ceiling, a stone fireplace, and large picture windows framing...Set within Walking M Ranches off Ballard Canyon, 2851 Tapadero Road unveils a tranquil expanse of spectacular views. With 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms spread across approximately 2,499 square feet, this residence offers not only comfortable living space but also an opportunity to immerse yourself in the incredible vistas that surround it. As you step inside, you'll be captivated by the charm of the living room, complete with a wood-beamed ceiling, a stone fireplace, and large picture windows framing the breathtaking scenery. The formal dining room offers an elegant space for gatherings, while the kitchen features a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast area with panoramic views. Relax in the family room, adorned with built-in cabinetry and wine racks, or retreat to the small loft accessed by a ladder for a cozy hideaway. The primary suite boasts a skylight and wood-beamed ceiling, providing a serene escape. Outside, an expansive deck overlooks the pool and spa, perfect for outdoor living and entertaining against the backdrop of the valley vistas. A tennis/basketball court with lights invites recreation day or night, while the petite guest house and barn overlook the boutique vineyard of Petite Syrah creating a charming atmosphere for your guests. Located in the School District of Los Olivos Elementary and Santa Ynez Valley Union High School, this home offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and natural beauty. Don't miss the opportunity to make this your private retreat on 20.07 acres of land, where every day is graced with views of the gently rolling hills, vineyards, and age-old Oak trees of the Santa Ynez Valley.
  1. Listed by Laura Drammer • DRE #01209580 • Brokerage DRE #01317331 • Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties • laura@lauradrammer.com

Property Details for 2851 Tapadero Road

Garage Spaces
3.00
View
Mountain(s), Valley
LISTING UPDATED: 07/28/2025 04:03 PM

Property Details for 2851 Tapadero Road

StatusActive
MLS #V1-28797
Days on Market279
Taxes-
HOA Fees$4,500 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1974
Lot Size20.07 AC / 874,249 SF
CountySanta Barbara County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties, Laura Drammer, DRE #01209580
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Building Information for 2851 Tapadero Road

Stories-Year Built1974Building Size-Lot Size20.07 AC / 874,249 SF

Payment Calculator

$21,839 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$19,518

Property Taxes

$1,946

HOA Dues

$375

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Property Information for 2851 Tapadero Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Total: 2,499.00
  • Community Features: Biking
  • City: Solvang
  • Country: US
  • Cross Street: Ballard Canyon Rd
  • Directions: US-101 exit 146 CA-154 toward Los Olivos/Lake Cachuma Left on CA-154, Right on Foxen Canyon Rd, Right on Ballard Canyon Rd, Right on Tapadero
  • Elementary School: Other
  • High School: Other
  • Area: VANG - Solvang
  • MLSArea Minor: 50 - SANTA YNEZ
  • Postal Code Plus4: 9714
  • Unparsed Address: 2851 Tapadero Road, SOLVANG, CA 93463
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gar #3, Detached
Taxes and HOA Information
  • AssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association Name: Walking M Ranches
  • Association Phone: On File
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $1.00
Virtual Tour
  • Videos Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level, Sloped Up
  • Lot Size Acres: 20.07
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 874,249.20
  • Lot Size Area: 20.07
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 135-270-013
  • Topography: Upslope, Level
  • Zoning: Other
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • Documents Count: 0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Year Built Source: Other
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Shared Well
  • Kitchen Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Washer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Other
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: Other
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Pool: Yes
  • Roof: Tile
  • Security Features: Automatic Gate
  • Spa Features: In Ground
  • Spa: Yes
  • Structure Type: House
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Built-In Features, High Ceilings
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Living Area: 2,499.00
  • Living Area Source: Other
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • View: Yes
  • Levels: One
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Special Listing Conditions: Standard
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Inclusions: Washer & Dryer

Property History for 2851 Tapadero Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 31, 2025

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #25-1128

$3,950,000—
Oct 31, 2025

Expired

CLAW #V1-28797VC

$3,950,000—
Oct 31, 2025

Expired

NSBCMLS #25000512

$3,950,000—
Jul 18, 2025

Price Change

CRMLS #V1-28797

$3,950,000—
Jul 18, 2025

Price Change

VCF #V1-28797

$3,950,000—
Mar 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

NSBCMLS #25000512

$4,500,000—
Mar 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

VCF #V1-28797

$4,500,000—
Mar 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #V1-28797VC

$4,500,000—
Mar 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #25-1128

$4,500,000—
Mar 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #V1-28797

$4,500,000—
Oct 31, 2024

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #24-1504

$4,500,000—
Oct 31, 2024

Expired

SDMLS #V1-23497

$4,500,000—
Oct 31, 2024

Expired

CLAW #V1-23497VC

$4,500,000—
Oct 31, 2024

Expired

VCF #V1-23497

$4,500,000—
Oct 31, 2024

Expired

NSBCMLS #24000851

$4,500,000—
May 11, 2024

Listed (Active)

VCF #V1-23497

$4,500,000—
May 11, 2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #V1-23497

$4,500,000—
May 9, 2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #V1-23497VC

$4,500,000—
May 9, 2024

Listed (Active)

NSBCMLS #24000851

$4,500,000—
May 9, 2024

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #V1-23497

$4,500,000—
May 8, 2024

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #24-1504

$4,500,000—
Sep 26, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #121131908

$1,450,000—
Sep 26, 2003

Sold

NSBCMLS #201326

$1,450,000—
Jun 20, 2003

Pending

NSBCMLS #201326

—
Mar 15, 2003

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #03-144

$1,550,000—
Mar 15, 2003

Expired

CLAW #03-011829

$1,550,000—
Feb 1, 2003

Expired

CRMLS #03011829

$1,550,000—
Feb 1, 2003

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #03011829

$1,550,000—
Feb 1, 2003

Listed (Active)

CLAW #03-011829

$1,550,000—
Jan 12, 2003

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #03-144

$1,550,000—
Jun 10, 2002

Listed (Active)

NSBCMLS #201326

$1,785,000—
Oct 5, 1997

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #97-1189

$585,000—
Aug 17, 1997

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #97-1189

—
Apr 10, 1997

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #97-1189

$599,500—
Dec 29, 1993

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #94-28

$590,000—
Dec 28, 1993

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #94-28

$590,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/31/2025

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #25-1128

$3,950,000
10/31/2025

Expired

CLAW #V1-28797VC

$3,950,000
10/31/2025

Expired

NSBCMLS #25000512

$3,950,000
07/18/2025

Price Change

CRMLS #V1-28797

$3,950,000
07/18/2025

Price Change

VCF #V1-28797

$3,950,000
03/20/2025

Listed (Active)

NSBCMLS #25000512

$4,500,000
03/20/2025

Listed (Active)

VCF #V1-28797

$4,500,000
03/20/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #V1-28797VC

$4,500,000
03/19/2025

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #25-1128

$4,500,000
03/19/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #V1-28797

$4,500,000
10/31/2024

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #24-1504

$4,500,000
10/31/2024

Expired

SDMLS #V1-23497

$4,500,000
10/31/2024

Expired

CLAW #V1-23497VC

$4,500,000
10/31/2024

Expired

VCF #V1-23497

$4,500,000
10/31/2024

Expired

NSBCMLS #24000851

$4,500,000
05/11/2024

Listed (Active)

VCF #V1-23497

$4,500,000
05/11/2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #V1-23497

$4,500,000
05/09/2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #V1-23497VC

$4,500,000
05/09/2024

Listed (Active)

NSBCMLS #24000851

$4,500,000
05/09/2024

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #V1-23497

$4,500,000
05/08/2024

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #24-1504

$4,500,000
09/26/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #121131908

$1,450,000
09/26/2003

Sold

NSBCMLS #201326

$1,450,000
06/20/2003

Pending

NSBCMLS #201326

—
03/15/2003

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #03-144

$1,550,000
03/15/2003

Expired

CLAW #03-011829

$1,550,000
02/01/2003

Expired

CRMLS #03011829

$1,550,000
02/01/2003

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #03011829

$1,550,000
02/01/2003

Listed (Active)

CLAW #03-011829

$1,550,000
01/12/2003

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #03-144

$1,550,000
06/10/2002

Listed (Active)

NSBCMLS #201326

$1,785,000
10/05/1997

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #97-1189

$585,000
08/17/1997

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #97-1189

—
04/10/1997

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #97-1189

$599,500
12/29/1993

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #94-28

$590,000
12/28/1993

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #94-28

$590,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2851 Tapadero Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,350,697Additions$847,538Total$2,198,235
Tax Record2025$23,354 ($1,946 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Total Finished SqFt2,499 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,499 SqFtLot Size874,249 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1974CountySANTA BARBARAAPN135-270-013Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2851 Tapadero Road

This home is within Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Los Olivos Elementary School
PublicK to 8

Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
Public9 to 12

Refugio High School
Public9 to 12

Dunn School
Private6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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2851 Tapadero Road is a single family home for sale in Solvang, CA 93463. This property was listed for sale on March 19, 2025 by Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties, it's currently listed at $3,950,000. It has been on the market for a total of 279 days and was last sold on September 26, 2003. This listing's school districts are Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District, Los Olivos Elementary School District. Nearby schools include Los Olivos Elementary School, Santa Ynez Valley Union High School and Refugio High School. 2851 Tapadero Road is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,499 sqft single family home built in 1974.

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