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Ballard Homes for Sale

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  • /37

    $2,800,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,424 Sq Ft

    1925 Alamo Pintado Rd, Solvang, CA 93463

    Farmhouse on 10 Acres in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley tucked away behind a private gate. Flat farmland with10 beautiful Acres, a 4'' ag meter, ag well and a domestic water meter for the house. Short walk to town in Ballard and to the Ballard Inn & Schoolhouse. This cute 2/2 ranch house has an attached garage and plenty of parking. Enjoy the patio off of the dining area overlooking your

    Ealand & Sideris Real Estate Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

    1925 Alamo Pintado Rd, Solvang, CA 93463
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    $3,900,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 4.5 Baths
    • 4,108 Sq Ft

    2279 Alamo Pintado Rd, Solvang, CA 93463

    Nestled atop a scenic hill overlooking Los Olivos, this peaceful 5+/-acre ranch boasts panoramic views of rolling hills, vineyards, and the Santa Ynez Valley. A private gated entrance leads to this serene retreat, ideally located just minutes from downtown Los Olivos and Ballard, renowned restaurants and wineries, and charming shops.The thoughtfully designed 5-bedroom, 4 1/2-bath home blends

    Carey Kendall Village Properties

    2279 Alamo Pintado Rd, Solvang, CA 93463
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    $1,375,000

    • Land
    • 5 Acres
    • $262,405 per Acre

    0000 Alamo Pintado Rd, Ballard, CA 93463

    Alamo Pintado Road: Located just south of the village of Ballard is the 5.24 acre parcel. Conveniently located in between Los Olivos and Solvang the parcel is level and usable. Utilities available to the property line. Build your own custom property and start living the Santa Ynez Valley life.

    Micah Brady Sotheby's International Realty

    0000 Alamo Pintado Rd, Ballard, CA 93463
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    $1,375,000

    0 Alamo Pintado Rd Unit 24001159, Solvang, CA 93463

    Alamo Pintado Road: Located just south of the village of Ballard is the 5.24 acre parcel. Conveniently located in between Los Olivos and Solvang the parcel is level and usable. Utilities available to the property line. Build your own custom property and start living the Santa Ynez Valley life.

    Micah Brady Sotheby's International Realty Santa Ynez Valley Brokerage

    0 Alamo Pintado Rd Unit 24001159, Solvang, CA 93463

About Ballard

Ballard, a neighborhood in Los Olivos, features a mix of paved residential streets and rural county roads, with scenic views of farmland along Alamo Pintado Road. The housing market is tight, with properties rarely coming up for sale. Central Ballard has ranch-style homes and cottages from the 20th century, often with covered patios and garden space. Larger ranch-style houses, farmhouses from the 1960s to 1980s, and modern mansions from the early 2000s are found in the outer areas, many with in-ground pools, horse stables, and fruit groves. Local highlights include nearby vineyards like Rideau Vineyard and Lincourt Vineyards, and grocery options such as Los Olivos Grocery and El Rancho Market. For recreation, residents visit Foxen Canyon Ranch in Los Olivos or Sunny Fields Park and Hans Christian Andersen Park in Solvang. Ballard is car-dependent, with bike lanes on Alamo Pintado and North Refugio Road, and a Santa Ynez Valley Transit bus stop at Baseline Avenue and Alamo Pintado. The community is zoned for highly rated schools, including Ballard Elementary, Santa Ynez Elementary, Santa Ynez Valley Charter, and Santa Ynez Valley Union High. Annual events like Solvang’s Julefest and Los Olivos’ Jazz and Olive Festival provide cultural and social activities for residents. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital is 3 miles south, and Santa Barbara Airport is 35 miles southeast.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ballard a good place to live?
Ballard is a good place to live. Ballard is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Ballard is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. It has a median age of 49. The average household income is $157,303 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 42.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Ballard are home owners, with 29.6% of residents renting and 70.4% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Ballard can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Ballard neighborhood guide.
Is Ballard, CA a safe neighborhood?
Ballard, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Ballard?
The median home price in Ballard is $2,975,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $595,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.83%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $15,560 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $667K a year to afford the median home price in Ballard. The average household income in Ballard is $157K.
What are the best public schools in Ballard?
The best public schools that serve Ballard are:
What are the best private schools in Ballard?
The best private schools that serve Ballard are:
What are the most popular zip codes in Ballard, Los Olivos, CA?
The most popular zip codes in Ballard, Los Olivos, CA include 93455, 93463, 93460, 93436 and 93117.
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Ballard, Los Olivos, CA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Ballard, Los Olivos, CA are Rosemary-Garey, El Encanto Heights, Mission Hills, East Lompoc and East Goleta Valley.

Home Trends in Ballard, CA

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$2,962,500
Median Single Family Price
$2,150,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$1,236
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Months of Supply
2.00
Median List Price
$2,975,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
6%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-30%
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