Welcome to this storybook 3-bed, 2.5-bath farmhouse on approx. 2,800 sq ft, nestled on a peaceful ranch in the Santa Maria Valley. Built in 1914 and relocated 42 years ago, this home blends vintage charm with thoughtful updates throughout.Enjoy hardwood floors, a sun-filled layout, and a cozy front mudroom/sunroom perfect for morning coffee. The updated kitchen flows into a den with fireplace, formal dining, and a spacious family room with an adjacent private office. Upstairs, the primary suite features vaulted ceilings, ample storage, and a private bath, while two guest rooms share a full bath.Step outside to a large deck overlooking the property, ideal for outdoor dining or relaxing. A solar-powered pool and hot tub, large barn with workshop/studio, and drought-tolerant landscaping make this home truly special. Additional features include raised garden beds, fruit trees, and a year-round creek.Flat, usable acreage is perfect for horses, farming, or adding an ADU. Located just off the Foxen Canyon Wine Trail near world-class wineries. Recent updates: roof, paint, fumigation, and kitchen refresh. Welcome to 4651 Tepusquet Rd., a picture-perfect farmhouse set on a stunning ranch in the heart of the Santa Maria Valley. Originally built in 1914 and relocated to this peaceful setting 42 years ago, this warm and inviting three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom home offers approx. 2,800 sq ft of beautifully preserved living space, thoughtfully updated while maintaining its historic charm.
The home exudes true farmhouse character, from its hardwood floors throughout to its light-filled design. At the front entry is a charming mudroom/sunroom, the perfect spot to sip your morning coffee, curl up with a book, or enjoy the sunshine without braving the elements. Inside, windows line the home, inviting in abundant natural light and offering tranquil views of the surrounding landscape.
The updated kitchen has been tastefully refreshed and provides ample space for cooking and gathering. Adjacent is a cozy den with a fireplace, a separate dining room for family meals, and a spacious family roomperfect for entertaining or relaxing with loved ones. Off the family room, a private office offers the ideal setup for remote work, hobbies, or creative pursuits.
Upstairs, you'll find all three bedrooms, including two guest rooms sharing a full bath, and a generous primary suite featuring vaulted ceilings custom-finished in recent years, spacious closets, and a private en suite bathroom.
Step out onto the expansive deck, where you can overlook the entire propertyan ideal place for morning sunrises, starlit dinners, or simply soaking in the peace and quiet. Just beyond the home is a sparkling swimming pool and hot tub, both powered by the ranch's owned solar system, which supports the entire property efficiently and sustainably.
The large barn offers endless possibilities, with room for storage, equipment, or agricultural use, and includes a private workshop or studio spaceperfect for an office, art space, or hands-on hobbies.
The surrounding grounds are as thoughtfully maintained as the home itself, featuring drought-tolerant landscaping and raised garden beds ready for your vegetables, flowers, or herbs.
This property sits on flat, usable land, making it ideal for a horse training facility, boutique vineyard, organic farming, or building an ADU or second residence. A year-round creek runs through the ranch, and additional acreage beyond the creek is perfect for alfalfa, livestock grazing, or even more planting potential.
Enjoy a bounty of fruit-bearing trees, including plum, lemon, orange, tangerine, lime, olive, and blackberriesoffering the best of country living.
Recent updates include:
" Roof replacement (approx. 5 years ago)
" Interior and exterior paint
" Fumigation within the last two years
" Kitchen refresh
Located just off the Foxen Canyon Wine Trail with renowned wineries less than 2 miles away, this home is the perfect blend of peace and tranquility, functionality, and entertainment potential. Whether you're looking for a serene escape or a place to gather with friends and family, this farmhouse retreat is ready to welcome you home
For sale
Price cut: $100K (1/11)
$1,595,000
4651 Tepusquet Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93454
3beds
2,800sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1914
5.38 Acres Lot
$1,590,000 Zestimate®
$570/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fruit treesDen with fireplaceRaised garden bedsSpacious family roomFlat usable acreageSun-filled layoutFormal dining
- 276 days |
- 1,928 |
- 54 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 23, 2026 at 12:19am
Listed by:
Shiloh Flagg DRE#: 01996245 805-315-7160,
Modern Broker
Source: North Santa Barbara County MLS,MLS#: 25000908
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/4 bathrooms: 1
Dining room
- Features: Formal/Separate, Dining Area, In Kitchen
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Other
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Wood Stove Insert, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,800
- Total interior livable area: 2,800 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Other, RV Access/Parking, Drive Space, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- 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: River/Creek/Str, Panoramic, Hill/Peak/Mnt, Trees/Woods, Valley, Park/Greenbelt
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River/Creek/Str
- Waterfront features: Creek/Stream
Lot
- Size: 5.38 Acres
- Features: Sloped Down, Rural Setting, Sloped Up, Other Agriculture, Horses Allowed
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Workshop
- Parcel number: 129260012
- Zoning description: Residential Single Family,Rural Land,Residential Rural,Agricultural
- Special conditions: Other
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1914
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well, Private
Green energy
- Green verification: Other
- Energy efficient items: Other - See Remarks
- Energy generation: Unknown
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Santa Maria
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $570/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $160,973
- Annual tax amount: $1,640
- Date on market: 5/10/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 276 days
- Listing terms: Submit
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,590,000
$1.51M - $1.67M
$3,759/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/11/2026 | Price change | $1,595,000-5.9%$570/sqft |
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| 12/9/2025 | Price change | $1,695,000-2.9%$605/sqft |
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| 9/10/2025 | Price change | $1,745,000-2.8%$623/sqft |
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| 7/8/2025 | Price change | $1,795,000-5.5%$641/sqft |
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| 6/23/2025 | Price change | $1,900,000-2.6%$679/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,640 +1.9% | $160,973 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,610 +1.7% | $157,817 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,583 +1.6% | $154,723 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$9,731/mo
Principal & interest
$7751
Property taxes
$1422
Home insurance
$558
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 93454
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Benjamin Foxen Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 3.7 mi
- 7/10Ernest Righetti High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 10.5 mi
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