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$491,683$394 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

309 E RICE RANCH RD

SANTA MARIA, CA 93455
3
Beds
1.8
Baths
1,249 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.
641 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$492K
$452K low$532K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,426 (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.$135,615 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$37,566
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$98,049
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$132,957

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
35
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
66
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
20
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
23
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
56
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.6%
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.1 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.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountySANTA BARBARA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.01
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

M
Orcutt Junior High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Pine Grove Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.7 mi
H
Ernest Righetti High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 93455These 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.61
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.272

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.48,029
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.346 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$99,191
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$123,061
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.18 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

309 E Rice Ranch 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 less than 93% of homes in Santa Maria 93455
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Santa Barbara County
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Santa Maria 93455
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Santa Maria 93455

What homes are worth in Santa Maria 93455

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

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$377K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 7% of homes in Santa Maria 93455.

How it measures up in Santa Maria 93455

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Santa Maria 93455.

Estimated value$491,683
CheaperTypical $718,337Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$394
CheaperTypical $404Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Living area1,249 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,738 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size641 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 309 E Rice Ranch Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSanta Maria 93455Santa Barbara County
Estimated valuepricier than$491,6837% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$39442% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than1,249 ft²17% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than641 ft²2% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than197942% of homes61% of homes

About 309 E Rice Ranch Rd

How much is 309 E Rice Ranch Rd, Santa Maria, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 309 E Rice Ranch Rd, Santa Maria, CA is $491,683 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $451,838 to $531,528. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 309 E Rice Ranch Rd, Santa Maria, CA last sell?

309 E Rice Ranch Rd, Santa Maria, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 309 E Rice Ranch Rd, Santa Maria, CA?

309 E Rice Ranch Rd, Santa Maria, CA has 3 bedrooms, 1.8 bathrooms, 1,249 square feet of living space and a 0.01-acre lot.

When was 309 E Rice Ranch Rd, Santa Maria, CA built?

309 E Rice Ranch Rd, Santa Maria, CA was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. It is a condo/apartment home.

What schools serve 309 E Rice Ranch Rd, Santa Maria, CA?

309 E Rice Ranch Rd, Santa Maria, CA is assigned to Orcutt Junior High School (middle), rated C-; Pine Grove Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Ernest Righetti High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Santa Maria Joint Union High School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 309 E Rice Ranch Rd, Santa Maria, CA compare to other homes in Santa Maria 93455?

Among the 15,696 homes in Santa Maria 93455, it is worth more than 7% of them ($491,683 against a typical $718,337), its price per square foot is higher than 42% of them ($394 against a typical $404), it is bigger than 17% of them (1,249 ft² against a typical 1,738 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (641 ft² against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1979 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of Santa Barbara County, it is worth more than 8% 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 309 E Rice Ranch Rd, Santa Maria, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 309 E Rice Ranch Rd, Santa Maria, CA was $2,426. The county assessed it at $135,615.

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