Ballard Country Estate - Located in a central yet private setting in the Santa Ynez Valley on 8.33 acres, this property offers everything your family and friends need for weekend or full-time luxury living. The private entrance brings you into a park-like setting with ancient Oak trees, lush landscaping and filtered views of the area. The elegant ''Farmhouse'' style main home boasts sophisticated interiors featuring formal & casual living spaces that integrate the indoors organically with outdoor entertainment areas including patio arbor with fireplace and bbq kitchen, swimming pool, raised spa, pool cabana, lighted tennis/pickle ball court and horse facility beyond. The interior boasts vaulted, beamed ceilings, multiple fireplaces, wood floors, conversation room with refrigerated wine showcase, dramatic dining room with disappearing glass doors opening to swimming pool and gardens, a formal living room with vaulted wood beam ceilings & fireplace, contemporary gourmet kitchen with center island & breakfast room, a cozy family room, adjacent gym, and office. The 5 bedrooms include an upstairs primary suite with contemporary bathroom plus an attached guest suite and private office with separate entrance. There is a lovely guest cottage with 1 bedroom plus bonus room, 2 bath, kitchen & upstairs loft. Equestrian facilities include a 4-stall shed row barn, hay & equipment barn, fenced pastures, arena and natural turn out space. There is a private well and access to public utility water.
For sale
Price cut: $575K (2/6)
$6,175,000
1642 Alamo Pintado Rd, Solvang, CA 93463
5beds
5,538sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
8.23 Acres Lot
$5,853,400 Zestimate®
$1,115/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Swimming poolPool cabanaContemporary bathroomFenced pasturesHorse facilityAncient oak treesHay and equipment barn
- 216 days |
- 403 |
- 8 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 06, 2026 at 08:41am
Listed by:
Claire Hanssen DRE#: 00887277 805-680-0929,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServ-Los Olivos,
Brett Ellingsberg DRE#: 01029715 805-729-4334,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServ-Los Olivos
Source: North Santa Barbara County MLS,MLS#: 25001350
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Dining room
- Features: Formal/Separate, Nook, Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Breakfast Bar, In Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air, Bottled Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range-Gas, Dryer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven, Reverse Osmosis, Water Softener, Washer, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Pantry
- Flooring: Wood
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,538
- Total interior livable area: 5,538 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, RV Access/Parking, Side/Rear Grg Entry, Drive Space, Other, No Street, Attached Carport, Detached
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has carport: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Doors
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Tennis Court(s), Sauna, Barbecue, Dog Run
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Outdoor Pool
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Hot Tub/Spa
- Fencing: Fenced Yard,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Valley, Partial/Filtered, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 8.23 Acres
- Features: Flag Lot, Rural Setting, Level, Horses Allowed
Details
- Parcel number: 137070007
- Zoning description: Agricultural,Residential Rural
- Special conditions: Other
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Horse Facility
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Composite Siding
- Foundation: Raised, Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public, See Remarks, Private, Well
Green energy
- Green verification: Unknown
- Energy efficient items: Unknown
- Energy generation: Unknown
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security Alarm
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Solvang
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,115/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,955,418
- Annual tax amount: $30,966
- Date on market: 7/7/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 217 days
- Listing terms: New Loan,Cash
Estimated market value
$5,853,400
$5.56M - $6.15M
$8,904/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/6/2026 | Price change | $6,175,000-8.5%$1,115/sqft |
Source:  North Santa Barbara County MLS #25001350 Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $6,750,000$1,219/sqft |
Source: North Santa Barbara County MLS #25001350 Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2026 | Pending sale | $6,750,000$1,219/sqft |
Source:  SBMLS #25-2608 Report a problem | ||
| 1/4/2026 | Contingent | $6,750,000$1,219/sqft |
Source: North Santa Barbara County MLS #25001350 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $6,750,000$1,219/sqft |
Source: North Santa Barbara County MLS #25001350 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,966 +2.1% | $2,955,418 +2% |
| 2024 | $30,325 +1.8% | $2,897,470 +2% |
| 2023 | $29,801 +1.8% | $2,840,658 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$38,022/mo
Principal & interest
$30355
Property taxes
$5506
Home insurance
$2161
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 93463
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Ballard Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Santa Ynez Valley Union High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
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