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3 beds3,466 sqft

979 Old Ranch Rd, Solvang, CA 93463

Single FamilyProperty Type
1.09 acresLot Size
2014Year Built
$404/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$2,520/yrHOA Fees
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Dream Green Home in upscale Brierwood Estates. Custom designed and built 3 BDR, 3.1 Baths on over an acre. Very private. Hillside behind the home would be perfect location for a vineyard. New BBq and Jacuzzi. Never pay an electric bill again ( leased Solar Panels comes with a 20 year maintenance program). Home has a built in rain catching system that drains into a 1200 gallon holding tank to re-use all retained water for irrigation. All landscaping is drought resistance on a drip system. Stone and...Dream Green Home in upscale Brierwood Estates. Custom designed and built 3 BDR, 3.1 Baths on over an acre. Very private. Hillside behind the home would be perfect location for a vineyard. New BBq and Jacuzzi. Never pay an electric bill again ( leased Solar Panels comes with a 20 year maintenance program). Home has a built in rain catching system that drains into a 1200 gallon holding tank to re-use all retained water for irrigation. All landscaping is drought resistance on a drip system. Stone and tile floors throughout for high performance heat and cooling. Stone pillars and fireplaces are built with French imported limestone. One of the few lots where horses are allowed. The neighboring lot could be purchased and built to suit. Ballard School Dist. Be sure to view the virtual tour.
Listing closed: 11/09/2017 12:00 AM • Source: NSBCMLS, MLS#: 1700983
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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty Santa Ynez Valley Brokerage, Harriet Dahlstrom, DRE #00544188; Engel & Völkers-Santa Ynez, Kris Johnston, DRE #01860722

Sold By Elam, Crystal & Associates, Danielle Crystal, DRE #01187990

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Property Information for 979 Old Ranch Road

Property Details

Building Information

  • Year Built: 2014
  • Lot Size: 1.09 AC / 47,480 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Postal Code Plus4: 9617
  • Zoning Description: Residential, Residential Rural
  • Cross Street: Quail Valley Rd
  • Directions: 246 to Quail Valley Rd, right on Old Ranch Rd. to gate.
  • MLSArea Major: 38 - Santa Ynez Valley
  • Latitude: 34.610714
  • Longitude: -120.106603
  • MLSArea Minor: 38 - Santa Ynez Valley
  • Zone Description: Residential, Residential Rural
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Amenities: Tennis
  • Association Fee: $210
  • Association Name2: Brierwood Estates
  • Association Fee Includes: Security, Insurance
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Parcel Number: 137-690-009
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl: Com Area Mn, Insurance, Security
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Covered Parking: Attached Carport, Detached Garage
  • Other Parking: Circle, Drive Space, Side/Rear Grg Entry

Property

Lot Information
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Greenbelt
  • Lot Size Source: Tax Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 47480.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.09
  • Building Area Source: Tax Records
  • Building Area Total: 3466.0
  • Lot Size Area: 1.09
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Characteristics: Cul-De-Sac, Rural Setting
Property and Assessments
  • Site Improvements: Curbs/Gutter, Paved Streets, Telephone
  • Reports Available: Appraisal, CC&R, Engineering, Septic System, Structural
  • Owner Phone: 805-689-4777
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
  • Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: A
  • Year Built: 2014
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Photovoltaic/Sln Pnl, Other, Insulation
  • Green Certification Type: Other
  • Green Features: Composite Deck Matrl, Drought Resist Vege, Green Insulation, H2O Conserve Irriga, On Demand H2O Heater, Passive Solar
  • Green Ratings: Other
  • Renewable Energy: Photovoltaic/Sln Pnl, Other
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Tennis Court, Dog Run
  • Stories: 0
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Foundation Details: Slab, None
  • Concessions: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Horse YN: Yes
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: BBQ, Dog Run, Fenced Yard, Horses Allowed, Hot Tub/Spa, Patio, Patio Covered, Tennis Court
  • Roof Description: Composition, Shingle
  • Additional Buildings: Workshop
Interior Features
  • Fireplace Features: Brick/Stone, Dining Room, Living Room
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Rm/Inside, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceilings, Pantry, Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar
  • Flooring: Stone, Tile, Other
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Central Air, Other
  • Heating: Forced Air, Radiant, Solar, Passive Solar
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Living Room, Dining Room, Den
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.5
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.1
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Garbage Disp, Microwave, Oven/Range-Gas, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor
  • Laundry: Electric Hookup, Gas Hookup, Laundry Rm/Inside
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceilings, Dual Pn Windows, Fire Sprinklers, Pantry, Wet Bar
  • Additional Flooring: Stone, Tile, Other
  • Dining Room Desc: Breakfast Area, Breakfast Bar, Dining Area, In Kitchen
  • Additional Heating: Forced Air, Radiant, Solar
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Other

Room Information

Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: First
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: First
Room 4
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 5
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 6
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Level: First

Rental

Rent Information
  • Occupant Name: Owner Name
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher, Garbage Disp, Microwave, Oven/Range-Gas, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor

Property History for 979 Old Ranch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 9, 2017

Sold

NSBCMLS #1700983

$1,400,000—
Nov 8, 2017

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #17-2263

$1,400,000—
Oct 16, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #609850018

$1,400,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/09/2017

Sold

NSBCMLS #1700983

$1,400,000
11/08/2017

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #17-2263

$1,400,000
10/16/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #609850018

$1,400,000

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

Public Records for 979 Old Ranch Road

Taxable Value

Land

$696,349

Additions

$1,010,066
Total$1,706,415

Tax Record

2025

$17,499 ($1,458 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

3

Baths

3.5

Total Finished SqFt

3,466 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

3,466 SqFt

Lot Size

47,480 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

2014

Year Renovated

2014

Zoning

1E1

County

SANTA BARBARA

APN

137-690-009

Schools near 979 Old Ranch Road

This home is within Ballard Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Private - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Ballard Elementary School
PublicK to 6

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 979 Old Ranch Road, Solvang, CA 93463
$1,400,000
3
3,466
47,480
$649,000
–
–
–
45,738
$1,160,000
4
5
4,108
50,530
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4
3.75
5,020
43,560
$870,000
4
2,806
58,806

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Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty Santa Ynez Valley Brokerage, Harriet Dahlstrom, DRE #00544188; Engel & Völkers-Santa Ynez, Kris Johnston, DRE #01860722

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