
1728 Cottonwood Street, Solvang, CA 93463
1728 Cottonwood Street, Solvang, CA 93463
Property Description
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 white 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 bonus 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 ''plans 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''.
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Comparative Market Analysis
Luxury Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
Solvang · Single Family Residence
Listed 59.4% above the median closed sale of $1,628,000. Price per sqft ($1,376) is a 78% premium to closed comps ($773). Luxury tier — fewer comparable sales widen the confidence range.
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Positioned above the market — commands a premium.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2775 Quail Valley Road | Solvang | 1973 | 4 | 3 | 2,513 | 45,738 | $656 | $1.65M | 63 | 69 |
| 1940 Viborg Road | Solvang | 1984 | 3 | 2 | 1,807 | 18,295 | $717 | $1.29M | 117 | 68 |
| 654 Chalk Hill Road | Solvang | 1960 | 3 | 3 | 1,692 | 17,424 | $1,108 | $1.88M | 330 | 62 |
| 71 1st Street | Solvang | 1963 | 3 | 2 | 1,621 | 7,405 | $709 | $1.15M | 19 | 60 |
| 504 Myrtle Court | Solvang | 2007 | 4 | 3 | 2,420 | 22,651 | $619 | $1.50M | 39 | 60 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.4 | 2.6 | 2,010.6 | 22,302.6 | $761.8 | $1.49M | 113.6 | |||
| Median | 1,807 | $1.50M | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 821 Fredensborg Canyon Road | Solvang | 1994 | 05/29/2026 | 3 | 3 | 2,221 | 60,984 | $2.00M | $2.00M | $898 | 1.00 | 88 | 71 |
| 827 Kolding Avenue | Solvang | 1982 | 08/27/2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,219 | 36,590 | $1.79M | $1.80M | $811 | 1.00 | 41 | 69 |
| 644 Pine Street | Solvang | 2011 | 07/06/2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,270 | 24,394 | $1.59M | $1.58M | $698 | 0.99 | 58 | 68 |
| 926 Nysted | Solvang | 1981 | 05/14/2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,180 | 21,780 | $1.49M | $1.40M | $642 | 0.94 | 58 | 66 |
| 1511 Kronborg Drive | Solvang | 1977 | 06/29/2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,001 | 13,504 | $1.64M | $1.63M | $814 | 1.00 | 36 | 65 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.2 | 2.4 | 2,178.2 | 31,450.4 | $1.68M | $1.68M | $772.6 | — | 56.2 | ||||
| Median | 2,219 | $1.63M | $1.63M | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.