Spectacular oak trees and flat, farmable land make this beautiful 20+/- acre ranch truly unique and suitable for many uses. You’ll find a 2,100+ sq. ft. home, a barn, a freestanding metal carport, and horse facilities, all in a picturesque private setting. Bring your animals, or start farming the land. You could plant a vineyard, orchard, row crops, alfalfa, and more. The property is also well suited for hunting, trail riding, hiking, and mountain biking. The water well was recently tested on 1/24/2024 at 32 gallons per minute for four hours. There is a 5,000 gallon water storage tank near the high point on the property. There is a seasonal stream that runs through the property. A few miles away is the public entrance to Santa Margarita Lake which offers boating, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and camping. A little further down the road is the historic town of Pozo and public access to the Los Padres National Forest and the Pozo-La Panza Off-highway Vehicle (OHV) recreation area. The quaint town of Santa Margarita is approximately 9 miles away, bringing both locals and tourists to the renowned restaurants, markets, wine tasting, and adventure park. Just a few miles further is the city of San Luis Obispo, a college town with a vast array of services, jobs, and cultural amenities. At the property there is high-speed WiFi Internet service available – so come live (and work!) surrounded by all the beauty of living in the country. This sale is subject to Probate Court approval.
For sale
Listed by: RE/MAX Success • Wayne Lewis • Contact: 805-975-6330
$849,000
4555 Las Pilitas Rd, Santa Margarita, CA 93453
3beds
2,216sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1988
20 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$383/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Seasonal streamPicturesque private settingSpectacular oak treesFlat farmable landHorse facilitiesFreestanding metal carport
- 872 days |
- 1,982 |
- 94 |
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Wayne Lewis DRE #01415985 805-975-6330,
RE/MAX Success
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NS24168349
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Office
Heating
- Central, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Propane Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,216 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Site
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: ground
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Panoramic, Pasture, Creek/Stream
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
- Waterfront features: Creek
Lot
- Size: 20 Acres
- Features: Agricultural, Back Yard, Front Yard, Horse Property, Orchard(s), Pasture, Ranch, Secluded
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Corral(s)
- Parcel number: 070351031
- Zoning: Rural Lands
- Special conditions: Third Party Approval,Probate Listing
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Type Unknown
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Overhead Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Rural
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Santa Margarita Rural(80)
Location
- Region: Santa Margarita
- Elevation: 1300 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $383/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $186,905
- Annual tax amount: $2,135
- Date on market: 8/14/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 872 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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$3,364/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/15/2025 | Price change | $849,000-4.5%$383/sqft |
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| 5/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $889,000$401/sqft |
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| 3/30/2025 | Contingent | $889,000$401/sqft |
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| 1/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $889,000$401/sqft |
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| 12/15/2024 | Contingent | $889,000$401/sqft |
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| 11/9/2024 | Price change | $889,000-1.1%$401/sqft |
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| 8/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $899,000$406/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,135 +4.9% | $186,905 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,036 +0% | $183,241 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,035 +1.3% | $179,649 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,010 +2% | $176,128 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,971 +1% | $172,675 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,951 +2% | $170,905 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,912 +2% | $167,555 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,875 +2% | $164,270 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,838 +2% | $161,050 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,802 | $157,893 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,802 +11.2% | $155,522 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,621 | $152,476 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $148,813 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $145,896 -21.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $186,507 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $182,851 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $179,267 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 93453
Nearby schools
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- 4/10Creston Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 11.5 mi
- 7/10Atascadero Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 13.9 mi
- 8/10Atascadero High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 13.8 mi
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- 4555 Las Pilitas Rd
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