Buellton is a small city at the junction of Highway 101 and Highway 246, the western gateway to the Santa Ynez Valley, a few minutes from Solvang.
Buellton was incorporated in 1992 and is known as the gateway to the Santa Ynez Valley. Highway 101 runs through town and Highway 246 heads east to Solvang and west toward Lompoc, so Buellton is one of the easiest valley towns to commute from.
Local landmarks include the long-running Pea Soup Andersen’s restaurant and a growing collection of breweries and tasting rooms. The Santa Ynez River runs along the south side of town, and the city provides its own water and sewer service.
Check whether a home is inside city limits, review HOA rules and fees in newer neighborhoods, and look at the flood zone for properties near the Santa Ynez River. Outside the city, confirm the water source and septic and Santa Barbara County zoning.
Buellton buyers often want valley living with an easy commute on Highway 101. Katie and Richard price from Buellton sales first and Solvang and Lompoc sales when needed, and market to local and relocating buyers.
For a starting number, use the free Home Value app, then get a property-specific price review from the team.
Richard Gonzalez, REALTOR® and team leader of The Gonzalez Group at Compass, has been licensed since 2004 (CA DRE 01429838). Richard and his team have sold 1,150+ homes with $350M+ in sales volume, and Richard is involved in pricing, marketing and negotiation on every Gonzalez Group transaction.
Day to day, Katie Bautista, a bilingual REALTOR® (CA DRE 02062673) focuses on Santa Maria, Orcutt, Lompoc and the Santa Ynez Valley. See all areas on our Central Coast real estate page or read our real estate insights.
Richard Gonzalez, REALTOR® (CA DRE 01429838), leads The Gonzalez Group at Compass, licensed since 2004 with 1,150+ homes sold and $350M+ in sales volume on the Central Coast. Katie Bautista, a bilingual REALTOR® (CA DRE 02062673) focuses on Santa Maria, Orcutt, Lompoc and the Santa Ynez Valley.
No. Buellton is its own incorporated city, a few minutes west of Solvang on Highway 246.
Buellton Union School District serves the lower grades and Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District serves high school students. Confirm assignments for a specific address.
Many residents commute because Buellton sits right on Highway 101. Santa Maria is to the north and Santa Barbara to the south; drive times depend on traffic and route.
Start with the free Home Value app. A team agent will then compare your home with recent sales of similar homes nearby and adjust for condition, lot and updates.
Sales figures: Gonzalez Group team sales, CRMLS, 2004–present. School, utility, zoning and permit notes are general information; verify with the school district, utility provider, city or county. Richard Gonzalez, REALTOR®, CA DRE 01429838 · Compass, CA DRE 01991628 · Equal Housing Opportunity.
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