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$885,393$482 / ft²
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Last sold for $390,500 on Jan 21, 2010

242 MENLO DR

BUELLTON, CA 93427
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,837 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$885K
$846K low$925K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$390,500 · Jan 21, 2010

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,375 (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.$514,129 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$197,488
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$316,641
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$504,049

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.40
45
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
55
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.
36
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.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
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.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySANTA BARBARA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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(12)

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

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

M
Jonata Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.1 mi
E
Oak Valley Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Santa Ynez Valley Union High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.7 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

242 Menlo Dr 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 73% of homes in Buellton 93427
  • Bigger than 65% of homes in Santa Barbara County
  • Newer than 76% 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
$481K$2.2M

This home is worth more than 49% 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$885,393
CheaperTypical $889,322Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$482
CheaperTypical $543Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Living area1,837 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,593 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 242 Menlo Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuellton 93427Santa Barbara County
Estimated valuepricier than$885,39349% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$48227% of homes42% of homes
Living areabigger than1,837 ft²63% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac49% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than198850% of homes76% of homes

About 242 Menlo Dr

How much is 242 Menlo Dr, Buellton, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 Menlo Dr, Buellton, CA is $885,393 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $846,239 to $924,547. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 Menlo Dr, Buellton, CA last sell?

242 Menlo Dr, Buellton, CA last sold on Jan 21, 2010 for $390,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 242 Menlo Dr, Buellton, CA?

242 Menlo Dr, Buellton, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,837 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 242 Menlo Dr, Buellton, CA built?

242 Menlo Dr, Buellton, CA was built in 1988, making it 38 years old.

What schools serve 242 Menlo Dr, Buellton, CA?

242 Menlo Dr, Buellton, CA is assigned to Jonata Middle School (middle), rated B+; Oak Valley Elementary School (elementary), 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 242 Menlo Dr, Buellton, CA compare to other homes in Buellton 93427?

Among the 1,967 homes in Buellton 93427, it is worth more than 49% of them ($885,393 against a typical $889,322), its price per square foot is higher than 27% of them ($482 against a typical $543), it is bigger than 63% of them (1,837 ft² against a typical 1,593 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1988 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Santa Barbara County, it is worth more than 48% 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 242 Menlo Dr, Buellton, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Menlo Dr, Buellton, CA was $5,375. The county assessed it at $514,129.

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