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$2,023,676$743 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $1,640,000 on May 12, 2021

1655 COUGAR RIDGE RD

BUELLTON, CA 93427
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,722 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
20.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1991
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$2M
$1.9M low$2.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,640,000 · May 12, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$19,163 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,810,690 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$938,467
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$872,223
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,775,187

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.50
79
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
72
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
27
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
33
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
39
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.69 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountySANTA BARBARA
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(9)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Oak Valley Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.3 mi
M
Jonata Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 mi
H
Santa Ynez Valley Union High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.2 mi

District: Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 93427These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.84
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.395

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,752
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.76 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$99,978
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$131,816
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.20 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.75%

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How this home compares

1655 Cougar Ridge Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 97% of homes in Buellton 93427
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Buellton 93427
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Santa Barbara County
  • Among the largest lots in Santa Barbara County
  • Newer than 80% of homes in Santa Barbara County

What homes are worth in Buellton 93427

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$478K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 97% of homes in Buellton 93427.

How it measures up in Buellton 93427

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Buellton 93427.

Estimated value$2,023,676
CheaperTypical $889,022Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$743
CheaperTypical $537Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area2,722 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,596 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size20.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1991
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 1655 Cougar Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuellton 93427Santa Barbara County
Estimated valuepricier than$2,023,67697% of homes81% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$74395% of homes58% of homes
Living areabigger than2,722 ft²88% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than20.21 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than199152% of homes80% of homes

About 1655 Cougar Ridge Rd

How much is 1655 Cougar Ridge Rd, Buellton, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1655 Cougar Ridge Rd, Buellton, CA is $2,023,676 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $1,902,320 to $2,145,033. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1655 Cougar Ridge Rd, Buellton, CA last sell?

1655 Cougar Ridge Rd, Buellton, CA last sold on May 12, 2021 for $1,640,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1655 Cougar Ridge Rd, Buellton, CA?

1655 Cougar Ridge Rd, Buellton, CA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2,722 square feet of living space.

When was 1655 Cougar Ridge Rd, Buellton, CA built?

1655 Cougar Ridge Rd, Buellton, CA was built in 1991, making it 35 years old.

What schools serve 1655 Cougar Ridge Rd, Buellton, CA?

1655 Cougar Ridge Rd, Buellton, CA is assigned to Oak Valley Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Jonata Middle School (middle), rated B+; Santa Ynez Valley Union High School (high), rated B. All sit in Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1655 Cougar Ridge Rd, Buellton, CA compare to other homes in Buellton 93427?

Among the 1,967 homes in Buellton 93427, it is worth more than 97% of them ($2,023,676 against a typical $889,022), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($743 against a typical $537), it is bigger than 88% of them (2,722 ft² against a typical 1,596 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (20.21 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1991 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Santa Barbara County, it is worth more than 81% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1655 Cougar Ridge Rd, Buellton, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1655 Cougar Ridge Rd, Buellton, CA was $19,163. The county assessed it at $1,810,690.

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