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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,120 sqft
778 N Refugio Rd, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.02 acresLot Size
1966Year Built
$590/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Over 4,600 sq ft total in this mini complex. Could easily accommodate numerous guests with the 3 cozy individual buildings, each with European gardens, French Doors, and a quaint rustic ambiance. The European Cottage style has 2 large art studios recently constructed by Mark Hemming. Tons of light, tall wood beamed open ceilings, wood wainscoting, niche shelving, full bathroom and kitchenette and two cozy gas stoves. Both studios have wide plank solid hardwood floors. Also features a 2 bdrm Gst Hse....Over 4,600 sq ft total in this mini complex. Could easily accommodate numerous guests with the 3 cozy individual buildings, each with European gardens, French Doors, and a quaint rustic ambiance. The European Cottage style has 2 large art studios recently constructed by Mark Hemming. Tons of light, tall wood beamed open ceilings, wood wainscoting, niche shelving, full bathroom and kitchenette and two cozy gas stoves. Both studios have wide plank solid hardwood floors. Also features a 2 bdrm Gst Hse. The Main house kitchen features dramatic black Granite counters, rustic European distressed cabinetry as one finds in the Paris countryside, and a large newer master bedroom/bath with bay window and French doors to pool patio and English gardens. A kidney shaped pool has been recently updated
  • Listed by: Marilyn Elam 805.680.2234 marilyn@marilynelam.com DRE #00541420 • Elam, Crystal & Associates
Listing closed: 07/15/2018 05:00 PM • Source: Santa Barbara AOR, MLS#: 18-1465

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,225,000

Avg days on market

90

Sale-to-list ratio

90.0%

Santa Ynez, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Elam, Crystal & Associates, Marilyn Elam, DRE #00541420

Sold By Non Member Office, Non Member Agent, DRE #20010829143408762679000000

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Property Information for 778 North Refugio Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Home/Estate / Single Family
  • MLS Neighborhood: Santa Ynez
  • Property Information:Within City Limits: No
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Zoning:R-1: Yes
  • Location Info:Cross Street: Hwy 246 (Mission D )
  • Property Information:Recurring Fees: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Lot Size: 1.02 AC / 44,431 SF
Details
Features
  • District: 50 - SANTA YNEZ
  • District: 50 - SANTA YNEZ
  • Room Total: 0
  • Year Built Numeric: 1966
  • Main House SqFt: 2120.0
  • Other Structures SqFt: 2400.0
  • Building Area Total: 2120.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 141-380-020
  • Association Fee: $.00
Room Info
Room Info
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.00
Location Info
Location Info
  • Directions: Hwy 246, turn south towards S Y River, on the left side of street.
  • Location Info:Compass Map: Santa Ynez
  • Location Info:Map Grid: O17
  • Number Of Units Buildings: 2
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
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 44431.2
  • Lot Size Area: 1.02
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.02
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Residential: Single Family
  • Property Information:Year Built: 1966.0
  • Property Information:Source: Appraisal

Property History for 778 North Refugio Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 15, 2018

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #18-1465

$1,250,000
Jul 13, 2018

Sold

NSBCMLS #18001218

$1,250,000
May 21, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #625752655

$1,250,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/15/2018

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #18-1465

$1,250,000
07/13/2018

Sold

NSBCMLS #18001218

$1,250,000
05/21/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #625752655

$1,250,000

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

Public Records for 778 North Refugio Road

Taxable ValueLand$682,695Additions$739,586Total$1,422,281
Tax Record2025$15,107 ($1,259 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,963 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,963 SqFtStories1Lot Size35,719 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1966Year Renovated1966Zoning1E1CountySANTA BARBARAAPN141-380-020

Schools near 778 North Refugio Road

This home is within Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 1 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Santa Ynez Elementary School
Public1 to 8

Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
Public9 to 12

Refugio High School
Public9 to 12

Santa Ynez Valley Charter School
CharterK 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 778 North Refugio Road, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
$1,250,000
3
2,120
44,431
3
1.75
1,430
33,541
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