3540 Cedar Street, Santa Ynez, CA 93460 - Photo 1

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$840,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
2 Beds
1 Full Bath
984 Sq. Ft.
Updated 11 days ago

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Property Description

Discover this rare entry price-point opportunity, just 3 blocks to the heart of historic downtown Santa Ynez, restaurants and retail. Whether seeking to achieve home ownership in a great area at an attainable price, or if looking for a charming wine-country getaway close to attractions and amenities, this cuddly cottage with lots of potential may be the ticket. Features include refinished original oak hardwood floors, a family room at the back of the home which could also serve as a 3rd bedroom, a 2-car detached garage, and a fully-usable nearly quarter-acre of lot size to use for play, relaxation or entertaining. Built in the 1930's and owned by the same family for generations, 3540 Cedar is ready for its next owner to refurbish to become a jewel of a home.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 3540 Cedar St

General

Sold For: $840,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: SBAOR
MLS ID: 26-2221
Added to Site: 51 day(s) ago

Interior

Appliances: Refrigerator, Built-In Gas Range
Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior

Exterior Features: Lawn, Fruit Trees

Parking

Parking Features: Garage, Detached

Location

Area: 50 - SANTA YNEZ
County: Santa Barbara
Subdivision: Santa Ynez
Cross Streets: Edison Street
Driving Directions: On the corner of Edison and Cedar, about 4 blocks from Highway 246, and about 1.5 miles from Highway 154.

School Information

Elementary School: Other
Middle School: Other
High School: Other

Utilities

Sewer: Other

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Cal Cottage
Construction: Wood Siding
Exterior Const.: Wood Siding
Foundation: Raised
Roof: Composition
Square Feet: 984
Year Built: 1935
Property Condition: Fair

Lot Features

Property View: Mountain(s), Setting
Lot Size (Acres): 0.24
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 10,454
Lot Size: 10454
Lot Features: Level
Zoning: Other

Financial Considerations

Terms: Cash, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 143-350-030

Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Sold by Sotheby's International Realty

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Schools

Schools serving 3540 Cedar St

School Districts:Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District, College Elementary School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Santa Ynez Elementary School 3325 Pine Street, Santa Ynez, CA 93460	1-8	0.3 mi
College Elementary School 3525 Pine Street, Santa Ynez, CA 93460	K-	0.4 mi
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School 2975 E. Highway 246, Santa Ynez, CA 93460	9-12	1.2 mi

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Price & Sales History for 3540 Cedar St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

8/12/2026

Sold

$840,000

5.66%

MLS

7/04/2026

Listed

$795,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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