BIRDS, BUNNIES AND BUTTERFLIESSet within the gated enclave of Jonata Springs Ranch, 40 Bobcat Springs offers a peaceful and private retreat on approximately 3 acres of gently rolling terrain. Surrounded by numerous oak trees and featuring a botanic garden of native plants--including sage, matilija poppies, elderberry, toyonberry, coffeeberry, poppies and others--this property provides a rare blend of quiet seclusion and potential transformation in one of the Santa Ynez Valley's most desirable rural communities.What makes this setting especially unique is how the landscape lives right at your doorstep. Step outside and you're immediately immersed in a private, ever-present botanic garden--native, natural, and alive with movement. Birds in the oaks, butterflies in the blooms, and the quiet rhythm of the land create a daily sense of retreat, with the garden's seasonal shifts offering beauty and interest year-round.The home features 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms across roughly 2,000 square feet and is positioned to take in the surrounding hillside and countryside views. With a flexible floor plan and abundant natural light, this residence offers a solid foundation for updates, expansion, or a complete reimagining.Whether you're looking for a primary residence, a weekend getaway, or a base for your equestrian or recreational vision, 40 Bobcat Springs is full of possibilities.Thoughtfully set back from the road, the home enjoys a peaceful location with minimal through traffic, ensuring a quiet setting ideal for relaxation or retreat. Inside, large windows invite in the surrounding views and bathe the interiors in natural light throughout the day. The floor plan offers a comfortable flow between the living spaces, with generous room sizes and seamless indoor-outdoor potential. Outside, the acreage is a canvas of native California landscape--ideal for creating gardens, outdoor entertaining areas, or even equestrian facilities. The sale includes pre-listing inspections and reports, offering valuable insight and transparency for buyers considering enhancements or redevelopment.Ownership within Jonata Springs Ranch includes access to over 10 miles of private trails, ideal for horseback riding, hiking, and exploring the area's natural beauty. With large parcels and a strong sense of community, Jonata Springs offers both lifestyle appeal and long-term value.If you've been searching for a property with character, space, and the chance to create something uniquely yours, this is your invitation to bring new life to a special piece of land in Buellton's coveted wine country foothills--ideal for those who value lifestyle, land and upside potential. Thoughtfully set back from the road, the home enjoys a peaceful location with minimal through traffic, ensuring a quiet setting ideal for relaxation or retreat. Inside, large windows invite in the surrounding views and bathe the interiors in natural light throughout the day. The floor plan offers a comfortable flow between the living spaces, with generous room sizes and seamless indoor-outdoor potential. Outside, the acreage is a canvas of native California landscapeideal for creating gardens, outdoor entertaining areas, or even equestrian facilities. The sale includes pre-listing inspections and reports, offering valuable insight and transparency for buyers considering enhancements or redevelopment.
Ownership within Jonata Springs Ranch includes access to over 10 miles of private trails, ideal for horseback riding, hiking, and exploring the area's natural beauty. With large parcels and a strong sense of community, Jonata Springs offers both lifestyle appeal and long-term value.
If you've been searching for a property with character, space, and the chance to create something uniquely yours, this is your invitation to bring new life to a special piece of land in Buellton's coveted wine country foothills.
For sale
Price cut: $50K (3/18)
$1,498,000
40 Bobcat Springs Rd, Buellton, CA 93427
3beds
1,890sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1999
3.19 Acres Lot
$1,456,400 Zestimate®
$793/sqft
$187/mo HOA
What's special
Abundant natural lightPrivate ever-present botanic gardenGenerous room sizesFlexible floor planSeamless indoor-outdoor potential
- 253 days |
- 1,629 |
- 60 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 17, 2026 at 12:28pm
Listed by:
Kristina R Novak DRE#: 01140992 805-325-8843,
Monument Global Estates,
Wade Koch DRE#: 02232803 805-718-1607,
Monument Global Estates
Source: North Santa Barbara County MLS,MLS#: 25001365
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Features: Dining Area, Breakfast Area
Heating
- Forced Air, Other
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Patio
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,890
- Total interior livable area: 1,890 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Drive Space, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Stairs to Entry
- Patio & porch: Patio, Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Park/Greenbelt, Hill/Peak/Mnt
Lot
- Size: 3.19 Acres
- Features: Greenbelt, Rural Setting, Mountain, Horses Allowed, Yard Sprinklers
Details
- Parcel number: 099600036
- Zoning description: Residential Single Family,Residential Rural
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1999
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Shared Well
Green energy
- Green verification: Unknown
- Energy efficient items: Unknown
- Energy generation: Unknown
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Optional Services: Horses Allowed
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Other, Security
- HOA fee: $187 monthly
Location
- Region: Buellton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $793/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $607,082
- Annual tax amount: $6,573
- Date on market: 7/9/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 253 days
- Listing terms: New Loan,Cash
Estimated market value
$1,456,400
$1.38M - $1.53M
$4,847/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/18/2026 | Price change | $1,498,000-3.2%$793/sqft |
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| 2/11/2026 | Price change | $1,548,000-3.1%$819/sqft |
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| 10/27/2025 | Price change | $1,598,000-3%$846/sqft |
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| 9/3/2025 | Price change | $1,648,000-8.3%$872/sqft |
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| 7/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,798,000+355.2%$951/sqft |
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| 10/7/1999 | Sold | $395,000$209/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,573 +1.8% | $607,082 +2% |
| 2024 | $6,459 +1.7% | $595,179 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,349 +1.6% | $583,509 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,249 +1.7% | $572,069 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,145 +1.2% | $560,853 +1% |
| 2020 | $6,071 +1.8% | $555,103 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,965 +1.8% | $544,220 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,860 +1.8% | $533,550 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,759 +3.9% | $523,089 +2% |
| 2016 | $5,542 +3.2% | $512,834 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $5,371 | $505,132 +2% |
| 2014 | $5,371 | $495,238 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $483,335 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $473,859 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $470,319 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $471,438 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $462,195 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $453,134 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $444,250 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $435,540 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $419,176 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $410,958 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$9,007/mo
Principal & interest
$7484
Property taxes
$1336
HOA Fees
$187
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 93427
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Oak Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 9/10Jonata Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 9/10Santa Ynez Valley Union High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.4 mi
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