1142 Flax Dr, Santa Maria, CA, 93455
About This Home
Price Improvement! Now offered at $849,000 — this near-new Rice Ranch home with owned solar and unobstructed hillside views is priced to move! Near-new construction (built 2023) with owned solar and unobstructed hillside views — this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home in Rice Ranch's desirable Meadow View community delivers 2,069 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, inside and out. The open-concept main level centers on a bright, modern kitchen with granite countertops, soft-close cabinetry, a large island with bar seating, stainless-steel appliances, and pantry — all flowing seamlessly into the dining and living areas. A main-level en-suite bedroom with a walk-in shower and a powder room make this layout ideal for guests, multi-generational living, or a home office. Double sliding-glass doors open onto a private patio overlooking rolling hills. Luxury-vinyl flooring, upgraded insulation, and abundant natural light carry throughout the main floor, with carpeted bedrooms for comfort upstairs. The primary suite is a true retreat — dual-sink vanity, glass-enclosed shower, walk-in closet, and a private covered balcony. Two additional bedrooms, a full bath, a laundry room with sink, a linen closet, and a versatile loft complete the second level. Ceiling fans are installed in every bedroom, the loft, and the living area. Outside, enjoy a low-maintenance bark-and-shrub yard, two-tone stucco, a tile roof, and an owned 12-panel solar system — plus an attached two-car garage with an EV charger and an on-demand tankless water heater. Meadow View borders Orcutt Community Park, and ownership includes access to The Summit Club at Rice Ranch: a large event space with a full kitchen and fireplace, pool and hot tub, pickleball courts, a fitness facility, and BBQ grills. Style, scale, and an unbeatable location — this is a home ready for its next chapter.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Turnkey
- Year built: 2023
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Concrete,Tile
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Gas Range,Microwave,Water Softener,Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry features: Laundry Room,Upper Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub,Dual Sinks,Separate Shower
Bedroom
- Features: Multi-Level Bedroom
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Breakfast Bar,Balcony,Ceiling Fan(s),Granite Counters,High Ceilings,Open Floorplan,Pantry,Bedroom on Main Level
- Window features: Blinds,Drapes
- Flooring: Carpet,Vinyl
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: 1 Common Wall
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 2,069 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters,Kitchen/Family Room Combo,Self-closing Cabinet Doors,Self-closing Drawers
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 101520044
- Attached to another structure: Yes
- Special condition: Standard
- Exclusions: Washer and Dryer
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Pool features: Community,Association
- Patio & porch: Open,Patio
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills,Meadow,Neighborhood
Lot
- Lot size: 3,485 sqft
- Features: Level
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Door-Multi,Driveway,Garage,Garage Door Opener
- 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
- Drought
- Landslide
- Inland Flooding
- Wildfire
- Earthquake
- Heat Wave
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Santa Barbara County and California
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $4,368 | $52,416 |
| Home Insurance * | $153 | $1,836 |
| Property Taxes | $991 | $11,892 |
| Electricity | $443 | $5,324 |
| Total | $5,955 | $71,460 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-16 | Price change | $849,000 |
| 2026-07-23 | Listed for sale | $864,000 |
| 2023-12-07 | Sold | $788,500 |
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