An elevated escape with sweeping 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 winds its way to a setting defined by open skies, golden light, and a quietly enchanting sense of arrival.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, custom imported wrought iron lighting, and a cozy fireplace lend texture and character, striking a balance between relaxed comfort and understated elegance. Picture windows frame the surrounding landscape, 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, a two-car garage, and a 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 experienced. The lower three acres have been thoughtfully groomed into a magical forest of live oaks, where these protected, majestic trees create a canopy of dappled light and winding paths. It's a setting that feels straight out of a storybook, inviting exploration, imagination, and peaceful moments beneath the branches. Nearby, the expansive flat driveway offers a versatile setting for recreation and gathering, with plenty of room for bikes, roller skating, and carefree afternoons.A charming greenhouse, trellised potting shed, and flourishing fruit orchards add to the property's sense of abundance, while a stylish tiny house gym with a deck offers a peaceful space to recharge, all set against a backdrop of breathtaking natural beauty and views of Figueroa Mountain.
For sale
$2,995,000
1270 Dove Meadow Rd, Solvang, CA 93463
4beds
3,255sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1974
4.97 Acres Lot
$2,871,000 Zestimate®
$920/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy fireplaceTwo-car garageCharming greenhouseFlourishing fruit orchardsLong scenic driveTrellised potting shedSeparate family room
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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: 6 days
- Listing terms: New Loan,Cash
Estimated market value
$2,871,000
$2.73M - $3.01M
$7,497/mo
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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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$17,414/mo
Principal & interest
$14743
Property taxes
$2671
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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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