28 sold or pending in May

Why no best buys posted of late, you ask? Because 28 homes have sold or gone into escrow this month. There are less than 200 homes in the multiple overall, including some in Lompoc and Santa Barbara. When 15% of your inventory disappears in a month, prices go up.

Search all the homes in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) here. Santa Ynez Valley real estate news is brought to you by William Etling, Real Estate Broker, serving Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, Solvang, Buellton and Los Alamos, a 44-year resident and author of Sideways in Neverland: Life in the Santa Ynez Valley. Home prices, data, and availability can change at any moment.

Chateau Roblar $6,250,000

The Home of the Day is on 22 acres at 3983 Roblar in Santa Ynez. Listing agent says, "French Country elegance meets ranch style living in the heart of Santa Ynez wine country. This stunning estate on over 22 acres in one of the most exclusive and desirable locations in the valley includes a gorgeous French Country 4 bedroom 4 1/2 bath main house and a detached guest house with panoramic mountain and valley views. Built with the finest materials and utmost attention to detail. " Price: $6,250,000. Call (805) 688-0500 for a visit.

Search all the homes in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) here. Santa Ynez Valley real estate news is brought to you by William Etling, Real Estate Broker, serving Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, Solvang, Buellton and Los Alamos, a 44-year resident and author of Sideways in Neverland: Life in the Santa Ynez Valley. Home prices, data, and availability can change at any moment.

5+ bed, 3 bath $610,000

The Home of the Day is 330 Dogwood Drive in Buellton. Listing agent says, "Wonderful open floor plan of over 3,000 +/- sq. ft. on a cul-de-sac in Sycamore Ranch development, Buellton. 5 Bedrooms + office, 3 baths, cathedral ceilings + upgrades throughout." Price: $610,000. Call (805) 688-0500 for a visit.

Search all the homes in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) here. Santa Ynez Valley real estate news is brought to you by William Etling, Real Estate Broker, serving Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, Solvang, Buellton and Los Alamos, a 44-year resident and author of Sideways in Neverland: Life in the Santa Ynez Valley. Home prices, data, and availability can change at any moment.

20 acre hideout in Los Alamos $795,000

Butch and Sundance would've loved The Hideout Ranch of the Day on 20 acres in Los Alamos. Listing agent says, "Property sits back off Highway 135. Nestled in a valley. 1970's Mobile home on property very clean 2bdrm/2ba. Approx 1200 sq.ft. Also a storage or shop building. 5,000 gallon cistern, natural spring approx. 1.5gpm. This property is surrounded by larger parcels. Adjacent property is for sale. Fenced for horse. Land is gently rolling. Zoning AG-II " Price: $795,000. Call (805) 688-0500 for a visit.

Search all the homes in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) here. Santa Ynez Valley real estate news is brought to you by William Etling, Real Estate Broker, serving Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, Solvang, Buellton and Los Alamos, a 44-year resident and author of Sideways in Neverland: Life in the Santa Ynez Valley. Home prices, data, and availability can change at any moment.

Authentic Los Olivos Victorian revival $3,195,000

Once upon a time, Mattei's had some competition. There was a small hotel a few blocks down Grand Avenue, on Santa Ynez Street. This gem of a home on two acres, just rebuilt from the ground up, dates from those days. Listing agent says, "Elegant two story 1890's house, totally remodeled down to the studs and foundation. New black walnut flooring (8'' boards) throughout, gourmet kitchen with all the chef's perks. A formal dining room, family room, and living room with fireplace. Four spacious bedrooms and five baths. Guest house with four-car garage, a separate three-car garage, two story barn and two acres of seasoned orchard flowers and lawn. Truly a rare find on a cul-de-sac in Los Olivos." Price: $3,195,000. Call (805) 688-0500 for a visit.

Search all the homes in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) here. Santa Ynez Valley real estate news is brought to you by William Etling, Real Estate Broker, serving Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, Solvang, Buellton and Los Alamos, a 44-year resident and author of Sideways in Neverland: Life in the Santa Ynez Valley. Home prices, data, and availability can change at any moment.