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Property Description
Two Adjacent Vacant Lots Available - Prime Development Opportunity in Emerging Los Alamos, CA. This offering is for 520 Bell Street (+/-5,227 sq ft vacant lot) with the adjacent 000 Bell Street (approx. 5000 sq ft vacant lot) also available. Located in the heart of Los Alamos, California, a historic small town in Santa Barbara County's wine country, this property presents a strategic entry point into a market experiencing steady growth driven by its established Old West charm and rapidly expanding expanding culinary and tourism appeal. Los Alamos, founded in 1876 as a stagecoach stop, retains its authentic historic character along Bell Street while attracting increasing visitor traffic and investment interest. The town's compact, walkable core, spanning just seven blocks, features a strong concentration of high-profile establishments, including the Michelin-starred Bell's, Bob's Well Bread Bakery, Pico Restaurant, acclaimed wine tasting rooms, and antique shops. This concentration has positioned Los Alamos as a recognized destination in California's Central Coast wine region, drawing food enthusiasts, wine tourists, and weekend visitors from nearby Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, and beyond. Existing plans available for 520 Bell. Lots are available separately ($750K for 520 Bell | $350K for 000 Bell St., or together. Seller financing available. Both lots have water, gas & sewer connections. Plans are on file for the 5,227 SF lot only.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 520 Bell St
General
- Price: $750,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Lots/Land
- Source: MRMLS
- MLS ID: V1-35048
- Updated: Today (3/6/2026)
- Days on Market: 1 days
- Added to Site: Today
Location
- Area: LALM - Los Alamos
- County: Santa Barbara
- Development Name: LALM - Los Alamos
- Subdivision: Not Applicable
- Driving Directions: 101 to Bell St.
- Shopping: In shopping district
- Dist. to Beach: Water meter at the property (Miles)
Utilities
- Dist. to Gas: Gas meter at the property
- Dist. to Electric: Located on a nearby telephone pole
- Dist. to Sewer: Sewer meter at the property
- Water: Public
- Dist. to Water: Water meter at the property
- Utility Description: Water Available, Sewer Available, Natural Gas Available
Lot Features
- Property View: Mountain(s)
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,227
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Present Use: Commercial
- Potential Use: Commercial
- Soil: Report on File
- Zoning: Commercial/Retail/Mixed
- Lot Description: Valley, Curbs, Biking, Hiking, Foothills, Sidewalks, Park
- Fencing (Description): Chain Link
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $143.49
Listed by eXp Realty of Greater LA, Jan Finley
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Schools
Schools serving 520 Bell St
School Districts:Santa Maria Joint Union High School District, Orcutt Union Elementary School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Olga L. Reed Elementary School 480 Centennial Street, Los Alamos, CA 93440 | K-8 | 0.3 mi |
Ernest Righetti High School 941 East Foster Road, Santa Maria, CA 93455 | 9-12 | 12.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 520 Bell St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/06/2026
Listed
$750,000
15.38%
MLS
12/15/2021
Sold
$650,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 520 Bell St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$7,571
1%
$689,785
2%
2024
$7,462
1%
$676,260
2%
2023
$7,352
1474%
$663,000
1487%
2022
$467
2%
$41,770
2%
2021
$457
1%
$40,951
1%
2020
$454
1%
$40,532
2%
2019
$451
1%
$39,738
2%
2018
$447
4%
$38,959
2%
2017
$429
—
$38,196
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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Estimate the Cost for 520 Bell St
520 Bell Street, Los Alamos, CA 93440 (MLS# V1-35048) is a Lots/Land property with a lot size of 0.1200 acres. 520 Bell Street is currently listed for $750,000 and was received on March 07, 2026. Want to learn more about 520 Bell Street? Do you have questions about finding other Lots/Land real estate for sale in Los Alamos? You can browse all Los Alamos real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

