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7840 Cougar Ridge Way, Santa Maria, CA, 93454

2beds
2baths
2,149sqft
$915,000
$426price/sqft
$6,066/moest. monthly cost
$242,640/yrincome needed

About This Home

Escape to wide-open space with this 2 bedroom, 2 bath home situated on 40 acres in San Luis Obispo County with a Santa Maria address. Living area has inviting wet bar area for additional functionality. Located off Hwy 166 this property offers privacy, functionality and endless possibilities. Perfect for 4-H projects, animals, agriculture or anyone looking for room to roam. The expansive acreage provides space for barns, workshop and riding areas. This property combines county freedom and practical convenience. 30 minutes from Hwy. 101.This is a multi-level property.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
1
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
Nipomo Elementary SchoolGrades K-64.6 mi
4/10
Mesa Middle SchoolGrades 7-810.1 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1979

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Composition

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Oven/Range-Gas,Microwave,Oven,Dishwasher

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Number of fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace features: Family Room,Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Other
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,149
  • Total interior livable area: 2,149 sqft

Master Bedroom

  • Level: Lower

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 048151043
  • Zoning description: Agricultural
  • Special condition: Agent Rel/Princ

Features

  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Hill/Peak/Mnt,Panoramic

Lot

  • Lot size: 40 Acres

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Attached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingVery High
  • Landslide
    LandslideVery High
  • Wildfire
    WildfireVery High
  • Drought
    DroughtRelatively High
  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeRelatively High

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Landslide
Wildfire
Drought
Earthquake

FEMA Declared Disasters in San Luis Obispo County and California

Earthquake
Flood
Mud Landslide
Severe Ice Storm
Severe Storm
Snowstorm
Straight Line Winds
Tornado
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $4,626$55,512
Home Insurance *$168$2,016
Property Taxes $812$9,744
Electricity $460$5,529
Total$6,066$72,792
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$207,977/yr
40% on housing$181,980/yr
45% on housing$161,760/yr

California FAIR Plan Programs

California FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 417,310Commercial: 13,990
Total Premiums$1.42B
Total Exposure$429.84B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.7%
8.7%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.3%
4.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.1%
-0.1%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$426This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 93454$281
San Luis Obispo County$560

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 93454$409
San Luis Obispo County$522

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-03Price change$998,000
2026-02-17Listed for sale$1,075,000
2020-06-26Sold$2,000
2014-01-28Sold$378,000
2005-04-07Sold$890,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentByron Grant
BrokerageCentury 21 Masters

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