Amy Abbott & Kristin Hall | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

1728 Cottonwood Street, BALLARD, CA 93463

$2,595,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,886 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 49,658 Status: Active
Current Price: $2,595,000 List Date: 9/26/2026 Last Modified: 10/07/2026

Description

To access this property, please use the gated front entrance located at the end of Lewis Street, not Cottonwood Street, so please drive straight down Lewis Street past the end of the cul-de-sac to the gate marked 1728. A rare opportunity to own a beautifully crafted home in one of the Santa Ynez Valley's most sought-after settings. Located in Ballard, this 2023-built residence offers 1,886± square feet on more than an acre of level, fully usable land, surrounded by manicured gardens, mature trees, and inviting spaces for relaxing and entertaining. The light-filled Great Room features soaring ceilings, expansive picture windows, polished concrete floors, a gas fireplace, and a wall of bifold glass doors that open seamlessly to the outdoors. The well-appointed kitchen showcases custom whi

Supplements: oak cabinetry, quartz countertops, elevated appliances, and a generous island with ample storage, complemented by a dedicated dining area. The primary suite enjoys garden views, a California Closet-appointed walk-in closet, and a spa-inspired bath with a corner soaking tub. A spacious laundry room and large mudroom with custom cabinetry, cubbies, and coat hooks add exceptional everyday functionality. The attached two-car garage includes a versatile space ideal for a home office, gym, or studio. With access from both Cottonwood Street and Lewis Street, the property is ideally positioned just minutes from Bob's Well Bread, the Ballard Red Schoolhouse, and the Ballard Inn, with easy access to Los Olivos, Solvang, and Santa Ynez. This one-acre property offers ample room and existing septic capacity for future expansion of the main house "plan available", an ADU, or swimming pool. A rare combination of new construction, usable acreage, thoughtful design, and an exceptional Ballard location. Please access property via Lewis Street, drive to end of the road to the gate that states"1728".

More Information MLS# 26-3257

Location Info

Country: US Compass Map: Santa Ynez Map Grid: M13 Cross Street: Baseline District: 50 - SANTA YNEZ Street #: 1728 Street Name: Cottonwood Street Suffix: Street State: CA Postal Code: 93463 County: Santa Barbara Parcel Number: 137-070-062

Contract Info

Seller Consider Concessions: Yes Affordable Housing: No Current Price: $2,595,000 Price: 2595000 Begin Date: 2026-09-26 Status: Active

Property Information

Year Built: 2023 Apx Lot SqFt: 49658 Apx # Acres: 1.14 Main House SqFt: 1886 Source: Public Records Recurring Fees: No ADU: No TYP: Home/Estate Total Bedrooms: 2 Total Bathrooms: 2 Total Full Baths: 2 Total SqFt.: 1886

Neighborhood/Schools

Elementary School: Other Junior High School: Other High School: Other

Owner Info

Deposit: 3 Deposit Type: %

Remarks

Hot Sheet Comment: new Directions: Property located the end of Lewis Street - Sign on gate states ''1728'' Geo Lat: 34.633082 Geo Lon: -120.113802

Construction

Single Story: 1

Roof

Metal: 1

Foundation

Slab: 1 Raised: 1

Exterior

Other: 1

Parking/Garage

Motor Court: 1 Garage: 1 Attached: 1 Total # Garage Spaces: 2

Grounds/Landscaping

Drought Tolerant LND: 1 Manicured Gardens: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Patio Open: 1 Side Porch: 1

Location/Topo

Level: 1

Fencing

Fenced: ALL: 1

Proximity

Near Coffee Shop: 1 Near Restaurants: 1 Near School(s): 1

Rooms

Great Room: 1 Office: 1 Primary Bedroom: 1

Dining

Dining Area: 1

Laundry

Laundry Room: 1

Appliances Included

Dishwasher: 1 Dryer: 1 Gas Range: 1 Microwave: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1 Wtr Softener/Owned: 1

Fireplace(s)

LR: 1

Water/Sewer

Meter In: 1 Septic Tank: 1

Zoning

E-1: 1

Reports Available

Prelim: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1 Other: 1

Heating

Electric: 1 Other: 1

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Concrete: 1 Vinyl Plank: 1

Property Features

Construction: Single Story Roof: Metal Foundation: Slab; Raised Exterior: Other Fencing: Fenced: ALL Patio and Porch Features: Side Porch; Patio Open Proximity: Near Coffee Shop; Near Restaurants; Near School(s) Rooms: Great Room; Office; Primary Bedroom Dining: Dining Area Laundry: Laundry Room Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Wtr Softener/Owned Fireplace(s): LR Cooling: Central Air; Other Heating: Electric; Other Zoning: E-1 Reports Available: Prelim Terms: Cash; Conventional
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Last Updated: October - 07 - 2026
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