Nestled in the quaint and established Thumbelina neighborhood, this four bedroom, three bath home with a newer roof is situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. A walkway takes you through the sizeable front yard to the front door. On entry into this lovely 2195 square-foot home, you find yourself in the capacious living room with a cozy wood-burning fireplace with floor-to-ceiling brick hearth. A charming archway leads to a guest bedroom and bath, and on to an additional two bedrooms and bath. An ample primary bedroom completes the sleeping quarters. Through another archway, the spacious family room opens to the dining area with an accent wall and a roomy kitchen with oak cabinets, black and stainless appliances, tile countertops, and large pantry. The family room, which accesses the The family room, which accesses the laundry area, boasts French doors that lead you out to the spacious patio, just one of two patio areas made for entertaining. From here you have a view of the sprawling backyard across which you'll find a wonderful, and private, newly renovated studio complete with a kitchen with beautiful Formica countertops and a full bath. This very generous quarter-acre lot also provides RV parking. Located in Buellton, one of the smallest cities on the Central Coast, this home nestles in the Santa Ynez Valley, with Los Angeles just two hours south and San Francisco an easily reachable five-hour drive north. Here you can revel in the Mediterranean coastal climate with its warm and dry summer days and its lovely cool evenings, and mild winters. This bustling town has the added bonus of a highly rated school district and is within a six-mile radius of four picturesque villages: the Danish city of Solvang with its storybook charm and Hans Christian Andersen Park, the western town of Santa Ynez, and the bucolic rural communities of Ballard and Los Olivos. A plethora of wineries, myriad activities and festivals, shopping, and restaurants are all just moments away from this charming home
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Year Built: 1960
Stories: 1
Listing Office:
Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Office Phone: (805) 688-1794
Listing Agent: Deanna Harwood
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Fireplace: LR
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Full Bathrooms: 3
Total Bedroom Count: 4
Exterior Features
Exterior Information:
View: Mountain(s)
Parking Information:
Attached Garage: No
Parking: Gar #2, RV
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot Size: 0.26 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Forced Air
School Info
Assigned Schools Information:
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School, Public District Grades 9-12
Jonata Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
Oak Valley Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-5
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $1,200,000
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $5,715
Tax Year: 2021
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service
MLS Number: #24-1294
Listing Office:
Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Office Phone: (805) 688-1794
Listing Agent: Deanna Harwood
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Property Sales & Tax
Listing History
DATE
EVENT
PRICE
Jun 29, 2009
Jun 29, 2009Home Sold
$450,000
Apr 30, 2004
Apr 30, 2004Home Sold
$655,000
Tax History
YEAR
PROP. TAX
ASSESSMENT
2021
$5,715
$535,231
2020
$5,714
$529,744
2019
$5,513
$519,358
2018
$5,513
$509,176
2017
$5,417
$499,193
History based on county public records data.
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Schools
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The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.
Elementary School
6
/10
Oak Valley Elementary School
595 2nd St
Distance between this listing and this school1.70 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Middle School
7
/10
Jonata Middle School
301 2nd St
Distance between this listing and this school1.22 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
High School
7
/10
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
2975 East Hwy 246
Distance between this listing and this school4.54 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Assigned Schools
6
/10
Oak Valley Elementary School
595 2nd St
Distance between this listing and this school1.70 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Nearby Schools
9
/10
Ballard Elementary School
2425 School St
Distance between this listing and this school4.17 miles
Public District Grades KG-6
3
/10
Leonora Fillmore Elementary School
1211 E Pine Ave
Distance between this listing and this school15.24 miles
Public District Grades KG-6
Assigned Schools
7
/10
Jonata Middle School
301 2nd St
Distance between this listing and this school1.22 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
6
/10
Solvang Elementary School
565 Atterdag Rd
Distance between this listing and this school2.31 miles
Public District Grades KG-8
6
/10
Santa Ynez Elementary School
3325 Pine St
Distance between this listing and this school5.24 miles
Public District Grades 2-8
Assigned Schools
7
/10
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
2975 East Hwy 246
Distance between this listing and this school4.54 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Nearby Schools
3
/10
Mission Valley
1301 N A St
Distance between this listing and this school15.75 miles
Public District Grades KG-12
5
/10
Lompoc High School
515 W College Ave
Distance between this listing and this school16.36 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $103,385. Most Santa Barbara County, CA residents have annual incomes between $100k-200k. Most families are married, with kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 531 Thumbelina Dr
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 531 Thumbelina Dr property is $1,200,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 531 Thumbelina Dr is a house located in Buellton, California, 93427.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 531 Thumbelina Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 531 Thumbelina Dr are: Oak Valley Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10Jonata Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 7/10Santa Ynez Valley Union High School: GreatSchools Rating 7/10
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $5,715 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
When was this property sold last time and for how much?
The last sale was on June 29, 2009 for $450,000. (source: MLS/tax record).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 531 Thumbelina Dr has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The sq. ft. of 531 Thumbelina Dr is not available (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 531 Thumbelina Dr is 1960.
This home is located at 531 Thumbelina Dr in Buellton, CA and zip code 93427. This home, which was built in 1960, sits on a 0.26 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 24, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,200,000.
While more than 65 listings in Santa Barbara County, CA in April 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 33 listings sold at asking price, and more than 80 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Santa Barbara County, CA between March 2024 and April 2024 increased by 12.9%. Listings spent 34 days on the market in April 2024, and had a median list price of $1,256,464 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.