Modern Spanish-style ranchette with panoramic views, where comfort and ease feel almost dreamlike. Set on 5+/- acres in the heart of Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country, this modern Spanish-style ranchette rests within the highly sought-after Ballard School District. Gated and framed by natural beauty, a long scenic drive leads to a private setting defined by open skies, golden light, and sweeping panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and Figueroa Mountain.Thoughtfully designed for multi-generational living, guests, or flexible lifestyle needs, the property lives like a private family compound with a remodeled main residence, detached guest house, studio space, and expansive outdoor areas.The remodeled 4 bedroom, 3 bath main home blends warmth with contemporary design, creating spaces that feel both inviting and inspired. At its heart, a chef's kitchen opens effortlessly to the outdoors through a full wall of bi-fold glass doors, while a sunlit built-in breakfast banquette invites slow mornings and easy conversation. Vaulted wood-beamed ceilings, polished concrete floors, and custom imported wrought iron lighting lend texture and character, balancing relaxed comfort with understated elegance. Picture windows frame panoramic views throughout the home, while a separate family room and bonus office offer flexibility for both quiet retreat and lively gatherings.A detached 1 bedroom, 1 bath guest house offers a charming extension of the property, complete with its own private driveway and lower-level studio or office, ideal for visitors, creative pursuits, or additional income potential.Outdoors, the grounds unfold like a hidden world waiting to be explored. The lower three acres have been thoughtfully groomed into a magical forest of live oaks, where protected majestic trees create a canopy of dappled light and winding paths. A charming greenhouse, trellised potting shed, flourishing fruit orchards, and a stylish tiny house gym with deck further enhance the property's unique ranchette setting. The expansive flat driveway and open land create space for recreation, gatherings, and everyday enjoyment surrounded by panoramic views and breathtaking natural beauty.
For sale
$2,995,000
1270 Dove Meadow Rd, Solvang, CA 93463
4beds
3,255sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1974
4.97 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$920/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Charming greenhousePrivate settingFlourishing fruit orchardsPanoramic viewsOpen skiesWinding pathsLong scenic drive
- 70 days |
- 709 |
- 37 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Laura Drammer DRE#: 01209580 805-448-7500,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServ-Los Olivos
Source: North Santa Barbara County MLS,MLS#: 26000714
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Features: Formal/Separate, Nook, Breakfast Bar
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Other, Refrigerator, Microwave, Reverse Osmosis, Disposal, Dishwasher, Double Oven
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Other
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,255
- Total interior livable area: 3,255 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Drive Space, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods, Other, Panoramic, Hill/Peak/Mnt
Lot
- Size: 4.97 Acres
- Features: Level, Sloped Up, Horses Allowed, Yard Sprinklers
Details
- Additional structures: Other, Guest House
- Parcel number: 137440004
- Zoning description: Other
- Special conditions: Other
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Clay,Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1974
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Green verification: Unknown
- Energy efficient items: Unknown
- Energy generation: Unknown
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Solvang
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $920/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,381,646
- Annual tax amount: $14,498
- Date on market: 4/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 71 days
- Listing terms: New Loan,Cash
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,995,000-1.6%$920/sqft |
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| 10/29/2025 | Listing removed | $3,045,000$935/sqft |
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| 10/4/2025 | Price change | $3,045,000-4.7%$935/sqft |
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| 4/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,195,000+190.5%$982/sqft |
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| 6/28/2012 | Sold | $1,100,000$338/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,498 +1.9% | $1,381,646 +2% |
| 2024 | $14,234 +1.7% | $1,354,556 +2% |
| 2023 | $13,994 +1.7% | $1,327,998 +2% |
| 2022 | $13,758 +1.5% | $1,301,960 +2% |
| 2021 | $13,549 +1.3% | $1,276,432 +1% |
| 2020 | $13,373 +2% | $1,263,344 +2% |
| 2019 | $13,105 +1.7% | $1,238,574 +2% |
| 2018 | $12,893 +1.7% | $1,214,290 +2% |
| 2017 | $12,677 +3.6% | $1,190,482 +2% |
| 2016 | $12,235 +4.4% | $1,167,140 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $11,719 +2% | $1,149,610 +2% |
| 2014 | $11,488 | $1,127,092 +47.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $762,663 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $747,710 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $742,123 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $743,887 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $729,302 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $715,003 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $700,985 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $687,241 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $661,419 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $648,451 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 93463
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Ballard Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1.5 mi
- 9/10Santa Ynez Valley Union High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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