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1634 Elm Ave, Solvang, CA, 93463

5beds
3baths
1,128sqft
$1,645,000
$1,458price/sqft
$10,373/moest. monthly cost
$414,920/yrincome needed

About This Home

This rare Solvang investment opportunity features a multi-unit property spanning two streets, offering the flexibility to live in the main home while renting the duplex, or lease all three units for maximum income potential. The main home, located on Elm Avenue, features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, plus an additional bonus room. Charming cottage-style details, a cozy fireplace with a custom mantel, and a fenced side and backyard that includes a large Tuff storage shed. Separately situated on Fir Street, the duplex provides rental income or multi-generational living.Unit A offers 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom.Unit B offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.The property also includes two 2-car garages with laundry hook-ups in both, complementing its functionality and appeal. All units are separately metered for utilities, enhancing convenience and long-term investment value. Ideally located near schools, parks, shopping, restaurants, and Solvang's renowned wine country attractions, this property offers an exceptional blend of lifestyle, flexibility, and income potential.

Getting Around

90
WalkingWalker's Paradise
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
51
BikeBikeable

Schools

8/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1948

Materials

  • Foundation: Raised,Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Wood Siding,Stucco

Type & Style

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

Interior

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 3

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Wall Furnace
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,128
  • Total interior livable area: 1,128 sqft

Master Bedroom

  • Level: Lower

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 139141008
  • Zoning description: Multi-Fam R3
  • Special condition: Agent Rel/Princ

Features

  • Stories: 2
  • Fencing: Fenced Yard

Lot

  • Lot size: 7,840 sqft

Parking

  • Total spaces: 4
  • Parking features: Attached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 4
  • Covered spaces: 4

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
  • Drought
    DroughtRelatively High
  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeRelatively High
  • Landslide
    LandslideRelatively High
  • Wildfire
    WildfireRelatively High

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Drought
Earthquake
Landslide
Wildfire

FEMA Declared Disasters in Santa Barbara County and California

Earthquake
Flood
Mud Landslide
Severe Ice Storm
Severe Storm
Snowstorm
Straight Line Winds
Tornado
Tropical Storm
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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 $8,318$99,816
Home Insurance *$233$2,796
Property Taxes $1,424$17,088
Electricity $398$4,786
Total$10,373$124,476
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$355,645/yr
40% on housing$311,190/yr
45% on housing$276,613/yr

California FAIR Plan Programs

California FAIR Plan Association

Covered
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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: 8.2%
8.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.3%
4.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.6%
1.6%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$1,458This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 93463$694
Santa Barbara County$1,074

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 93463$724
Santa Barbara County$735

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
2026-06-02Listed for sale$1,645,000
2024-07-20Listing removed--
2024-07-15Listed for rent$2,800
2021-03-24Listing removed--
2020-02-04Listing removed$2,200
2020-01-17Price change$2,200
2020-01-05Listed for rent$2,300
2015-11-03Sold$850,000
2015-09-12Listed for sale$850,000
1998-07-01Sold$169,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentRandy Freed
BrokerageBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices - Santa Barbara

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