Los Alamos is a small, unincorporated town off Highway 101 between Santa Maria and Buellton, known for its historic Bell Street and a growing food and wine scene.
Los Alamos began as a ranching and stagecoach town in the 1870s, and its one main street, Bell Street, still has historic buildings, restaurants, tasting rooms and antique shops. Highway 101 runs just west of town, so Santa Maria and the Santa Ynez Valley are both close.
Los Alamos is unincorporated, so Santa Barbara County handles planning and permits, and the Los Alamos Community Services District provides water and sewer service in town. The surrounding valley is agricultural, with vineyards, cattle ranches and open space.
In town, confirm service from the Los Alamos Community Services District. On rural parcels, order a well test and septic inspection, check Santa Barbara County zoning and permits, and look at road access and wildfire risk.
Los Alamos buyers include Santa Maria Valley workers, valley lifestyle buyers and second-home buyers drawn by Bell Street. Katie and Richard price from Los Alamos sales first, then Santa Maria and Santa Ynez Valley sales when needed.
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. Los Alamos is an unincorporated community in Santa Barbara County, with the Los Alamos Community Services District providing water and sewer in town.
Santa Maria is roughly 15 miles north on Highway 101, usually a short drive depending on where you start.
Confirm the water source with a well test, check septic, review county zoning, and look at road access and fire safety.
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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