SOLD MAR 21, 2025
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,750 Sq Ft
9.7 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,011 Per Sq Ft

14% Below List Price

915 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Additional Residence on Property
  • Horse Facilities
  • Spa
  • Santa Ynez Elementary School Rated A-
  • Barn
  • RV Access or Parking

About This Home

As of March 2025

'Rancho Sonado', situated in the Heart of the Santa Ynez Valley, is this Coveted Premier Equestrian Estate offering 10+/- level acres of manicured gardens complimenting the appx 5,000+/- sqft French Country Manor with 4 bedrooms, 5 baths, fabulous chefs kitchen, gym room, wine cellar party room, private office with oak built-ins plus two extra-large finished garages. Additional buildings include a large multi-purpose RV barn with shop, 2 newly appointed guest apartments and staff accommodations. Just outside the main home are large patio areas with swimming pool & spa, BBQ center plus Bocce & Horseshoe courts. Impressive horse facilities include a 7 Stall Custom Show Barn, professional performance arena and 8 irrigated pastures. Large capacity private well and water storage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Claire Hanssen

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00887277

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Co-Listed By

Brett Ellingsberg

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01029715

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member Agent

Non Member Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $48,952

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 9.7 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Gated Home
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Lawn

Home Design

  • Ranch Property

Interior Spaces

  • 4,750 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Pool

  • Spa
  • Outdoor Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Built-In Barbecue

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Well
  • Septic System

Additional Features

  • Additional Residence on Property
  • Barn

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 141-420-008
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 2 Units

Recreation

  • Bocce Ball Court
  • Horse Facilities
  • Horses Allowed in Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$48,952

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: On Baseline between Refugio to the west and Hwy 154 to the east at the very spot where Calzada meets Baseline. Gated. Call agent for appt.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Ranch/Farm
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Rural
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Gate:Elec
  • Co List Office Mls Id: prurh2
  • Co List Office Phone: 805-688-1794
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Property Information Year Built2: 2002
  • Property Information Total #Units: 2
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 9.7
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Other
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: Other
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: Other
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Pool: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation TO: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security GateElec: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Built-in BBQ: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Bocce Ball: Yes
  • Amenities Guest House2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Family Room3: Yes
  • WaterSewer Pvt Well In: Yes
  • WaterSewer Septic In: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Spa - Outside: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Horse Facility2: Yes
  • Other Buildings Barn2: Yes
  • Other Buildings Second Residence2: Yes
  • Amenities Horses2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #5: Yes
  • LocationTopo Rural2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage RV: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Family Room

Exterior Features

  • Acres: 9.7
  • Topography: Rural, Level
  • Exterior Features: Pool, Patio Open, SPA-Outside, Horse Facility, Lawn, Yard Irrigation T/O

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gar #5, RV, Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Private
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Unit 1 Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling(s)2: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Other
  • High School: Other
  • Middle Or Junior School: Other

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 141-420-008
  • Zoning: Other
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 422532.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

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Source: Public Records

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/22/2025 04/22/25 For Rent $3,500 0.0% --
03/21/2025 03/21/25 Sold $4,800,000 -8.6% $1,011 / Sq Ft
01/24/2025 01/24/25 Pending -- -- --
07/28/2024 07/28/24 Price Changed $5,250,000 -4.5% $1,105 / Sq Ft
05/19/2024 05/19/24 Price Changed $5,495,000 -1.8% $1,157 / Sq Ft
01/03/2024 01/03/24 For Sale $5,595,000 +16.6% $1,178 / Sq Ft
12/31/2023 12/31/23 Off Market $4,800,000 -- --
07/10/2023 07/10/23 Price Changed $5,595,000 -5.2% $1,178 / Sq Ft
11/05/2022 11/05/22 Price Changed $5,900,000 -6.3% $1,242 / Sq Ft
07/23/2022 07/23/22 For Sale $6,295,000 +47.3% $1,325 / Sq Ft
06/18/2021 06/18/21 Sold $4,275,000 -4.9% $900 / Sq Ft
04/14/2021 04/14/21 Pending -- -- --
12/18/2020 12/18/20 For Sale $4,495,000 -- $946 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $48,952 $4,445,109 $1,612,620 $2,832,489
2022 $47,287 $4,357,950 $1,581,000 $2,776,950
2021 $35,133 $3,219,803 $1,431,023 $1,788,780
2020 $34,647 $3,186,789 $1,416,350 $1,770,439
2019 $33,915 $3,124,304 $1,388,579 $1,735,725
2018 $33,353 $3,063,044 $1,361,352 $1,701,692
2017 $32,777 $3,002,985 $1,334,659 $1,668,326
2016 $31,657 $2,944,104 $1,308,490 $1,635,614
2014 $29,840 $2,843,078 $1,263,590 $1,579,488
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $3,000,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,500,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $2,000,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $170,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,950,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,870,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,890,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $810,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $0 Undefined Multiple Amounts
Previous Owner $1,500,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $1,300,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $180,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $500,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $180,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $4,800,000 First American Title
Grant Deed $4,275,000 First American Title Company
Grant Deed $2,700,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Stewart Title Company
Grant Deed $395,000 Chicago Title Co
Grant Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 22-2501

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 141-420-008