3280 Via Rancheros Rd

7,499 Sq. Ft.
$1,587 / Sq. Ft.
7,499
Sq. Ft.
$1,587
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Rare and fortunate opportunity to purchase one of the most historic homes in the Santa Ynez Valley. Perched high in a grove of 100-year-old Redwoods, ''Palacio del Rio'', formerly the Hacienda for the renowned Juan y Lolita Rancho, is set on approximately 36.6+/- acres and is steeped in Valley history. A recent restoration project over the past 2 years has brought this spectacular estate back to the height of its glory. Designed by Joseph Plunkett and built between 1929-1938, the gracious Hacienda...Rare and fortunate opportunity to purchase one of the most historic homes in the Santa Ynez Valley. Perched high in a grove of 100-year-old Redwoods, ''Palacio del Rio'', formerly the Hacienda for the renowned Juan y Lolita Rancho, is set on approximately 36.6+/- acres and is steeped in Valley history. A recent restoration project over the past 2 years has brought this spectacular estate back to the height of its glory. Designed by Joseph Plunkett and built between 1929-1938, the gracious Hacienda offers a dramatic setting of unparalleled Valley views and beautiful mature landscape with a pool and tennis court. Previously owned by Jimmy Stewart and Dean Martin, the main residence has 6 bedrooms and 6 1/2 bathrooms, plus extensive grand guest quarters across the magnificent courtyard with
  1. Listed by Carey Kendall • DRE #00753349 • Village Properties

Property Details for 3280 Via Rancheros Road

MLS Neighborhood
Santa Ynez
Property Information:Within City Limits
No
Zoning
Other
Zoning:Other
Yes
Location Info:Cross Street
Refugio Rd.
Architectural Style
Ranch, Spanish, Estate
Style:Ranch
Yes
Style:Spanish
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 01/06/2026 12:49 PM

Property Details for 3280 Via Rancheros Road

StatusActive
MLS #25-3899
Days on Market92
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence / Single Family
Year Built1929
Lot Size36.64 AC / 1,596,038 SF
CountySanta Barbara County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Village Properties, Carey Kendall, DRE #00753349
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Building Information for 3280 Via Rancheros Road

Stories-Year Built1929Building Size-Lot Size36.64 AC / 1,596,038 SF

Payment Calculator

$65,488 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$57,999

Property Taxes

$7,489

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 3280 Via Rancheros Road

Details
Features
  • District: 50 - SANTA YNEZ
  • District: 50 - SANTA YNEZ
  • Amenities:Cathedral Ceilings: Yes
  • Amenities:Guest House: Yes
  • Amenities:Guest Quarters: Yes
  • Amenities:Horses: Yes
  • Amenities:Remodeled Bath: Yes
  • Amenities:Second Residence: Yes
  • Diningroom Features: Breakfast Area, Breakfast Bar, Formal
  • Dining:Breakfast Area: Yes
  • Dining:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Dining:Formal: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Tennis Court, Pool, Pool House, Deck, Patio Open, Patio Covered, Horse Facility, Pool House2, Deck3, Patio Open2, Patio Covered2, Tennis Court(s)3, Horse Facility2
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, FR, DR, Patio
  • Fireplace(s):2+: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):Dining Room: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):Family Room: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):LR: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):Patio: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Hardwood: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Tile: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Laundry:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Roof: Tile
  • Roof:Tile: Yes
  • Security:Gate:Elec: Yes
  • View:Mountain(s): Yes
  • View:Setting: Yes
  • View:Panoramic: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Pool: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Pool House: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Deck: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Patio Open: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Patio Covered: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Tennis Court(s): Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Horse Facility: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Security Features: Gate:Elec
  • View: Mountain, Setting, Panoramic
  • Other Structures: Barn, Paddock, Work Shop, Employee Quarters, Ranch Office, Second Residence
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Levels: Single Story, Two Story
  • Room Total: 0
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 1929
  • Stories: 1
  • Other Buildings:Barn: Yes
  • Other Buildings:Paddock: Yes
  • Other Buildings:Work Shop: Yes
  • Other Buildings:Employee Quarters: Yes
  • Other Buildings:Ranch Office: Yes
  • Other Buildings:Second Residence: Yes
  • Building Area Total: 0.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 141-280-029
  • Association Fee: $.00
Parking/Garage
  • Attached: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #6
  • Garages: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Gar #6: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Gar #6
Room Info
Room Info
  • Total Bathrooms: 10.00
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Total Full Baths: 6
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 6.50
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 6.10
Location Info
Location Info
  • Topography: Hilly, Level
  • Location Info:Compass Map: Santa Ynez
  • Location Info:Map Grid: Q21
  • LocationTopo:Level: Yes
  • LocationTopo:Hilly: Yes
  • LocationTopo:Combo: Yes
  • Number Of Units Buildings: 0
  • Lot Features: Level
Neighborhood/Schools
  • Elementary School: Other
  • Junior High School: Other
  • High School: Other
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Elementary School: Other
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Junior High School: Other
  • NeighborhoodSchools:High School: Other
Property / Assessor Information
Property / Assessor Info
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1596038.4
  • Lot Size Area: 36.64
  • Lot Size Acres: 36.64
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Condition:Under Construction: No
  • Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Residential: Single Family
  • Property Information:Year Built: 1929.0
  • Property Information:Source: Other/See Remarks
  • Property Information:ADU: No
Utility Info
  • Utility Info:Water: Well
  • WaterSewer:Pvt Well In: Yes
  • WaterSource: Private
  • Sewer: Septic Tank

Property History for 3280 Via Rancheros Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 6, 2026

Price Change

NSBCMLS #25002098

$11,900,000—
Jan 6, 2026

Price Change

Santa Barbara AOR #25-3899

$11,900,000—
Oct 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

NSBCMLS #25002098

$12,500,000—
Oct 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #25-3899

$12,500,000—
May 22, 2025

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #24-1936

$12,950,000—
May 22, 2025

Expired

NSBCMLS #24001100

$12,950,000—
Aug 1, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

NSBCMLS #24001100

$12,950,000—
Jul 31, 2024

Permanently Off Market

Santa Barbara AOR #24-1936

$12,950,000—
Jun 12, 2024

Listed (Active)

NSBCMLS #24001100

$12,950,000—
Jun 11, 2024

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #24-1936

$12,950,000—
Jan 27, 2022

Sold

NSBCMLS #21001502

$7,980,000—
Jan 26, 2022

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #21-2625

$7,980,000—
Jan 26, 2022

Pending

NSBCMLS #21001502

—
Nov 16, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1482115387

$7,980,000

+139.1% / yr

Oct 29, 2021

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #21-2625

—
Oct 29, 2021

Pending - Continue to Show

NSBCMLS #21001502

—
Oct 25, 2021

Pending

NSBCMLS #21001502

—
Jul 12, 2021

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #21-2625

$8,950,000—
Jun 25, 2021

Listed (Active)

NSBCMLS #21001502

$8,950,000—
Jan 2, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #660270261

$1,560,000

-8.5% / yr

May 22, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #198119690

$5,250,000

+17.7% / yr

Jun 13, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #74514749

$2,350,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/06/2026

Price Change

NSBCMLS #25002098

$11,900,000
01/06/2026

Price Change

Santa Barbara AOR #25-3899

$11,900,000
10/21/2025

Listed (Active)

NSBCMLS #25002098

$12,500,000
10/20/2025

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #25-3899

$12,500,000
05/22/2025

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #24-1936

$12,950,000
05/22/2025

Expired

NSBCMLS #24001100

$12,950,000
08/01/2024

Temporarily Off Market

NSBCMLS #24001100

$12,950,000
07/31/2024

Permanently Off Market

Santa Barbara AOR #24-1936

$12,950,000
06/12/2024

Listed (Active)

NSBCMLS #24001100

$12,950,000
06/11/2024

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #24-1936

$12,950,000
01/27/2022

Sold

NSBCMLS #21001502

$7,980,000
01/26/2022

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #21-2625

$7,980,000
01/26/2022

Pending

NSBCMLS #21001502

—
11/16/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1482115387

$7,980,000

+139.1% / yr

10/29/2021

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #21-2625

—
10/29/2021

Pending - Continue to Show

NSBCMLS #21001502

—
10/25/2021

Pending

NSBCMLS #21001502

—
07/12/2021

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #21-2625

$8,950,000
06/25/2021

Listed (Active)

NSBCMLS #21001502

$8,950,000
01/02/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #660270261

$1,560,000

-8.5% / yr

05/22/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #198119690

$5,250,000

+17.7% / yr

06/13/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #74514749

$2,350,000

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

Public Records for 3280 Via Rancheros Road

Taxable ValueLand$3,183,624Additions$5,284,815Total$8,468,439
Tax Record2025$89,872 ($7,489 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Total Finished SqFt7,499 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,499 SqFtLot Size1,596,038 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1929CountySANTA BARBARAAPN141-280-029Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 3280 Via Rancheros 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 - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Solvang Elementary School
PublicK to 8

Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
Public9 to 12

Refugio High School
Public9 to 12

Santa Ynez Valley Christian Academy
PrivateK to 8

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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3280 Via Rancheros Road is a single family home for sale in Santa Ynez, CA 93460. This property was listed for sale on October 21, 2025 by Village Properties, it's currently listed at $11,900,000. It has been on the market for a total of 92 days and was last sold on January 27, 2022. This listing's school districts are Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District, Solvang Elementary School District. Nearby schools include Solvang Elementary School, Santa Ynez Valley Union High School and Refugio High School. 3280 Via Rancheros Road is a 6-bed, 7-bath, 7,499 sqft single family home built in 1929.

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