Los Olivos is a small, unincorporated town in the Santa Ynez Valley, known for its Grand Avenue tasting rooms, historic Mattei’s Tavern and surrounding ranch and vineyard land.
Los Olivos began as a stagecoach and railroad stop in the late 1800s, and historic Mattei’s Tavern still stands at the edge of town. Today Grand Avenue is lined with tasting rooms, galleries and restaurants, while the rest of town stays quiet and residential.
Los Olivos is unincorporated, so Santa Barbara County handles planning and permits. Highway 154 runs past town toward Santa Barbara, and Highway 101 is a short drive west.
Los Olivos has no community sewer system, so homes use septic systems; a septic inspection should be part of every purchase. Confirm the water source, check Santa Barbara County zoning for animals, ADUs and outbuildings, and review wildfire risk and insurance availability on rural properties.
Los Olivos buyers are often lifestyle, second-home and equestrian buyers. Katie and Richard price from comparable sales across the Santa Ynez Valley, adjusted for acreage, water and improvements, and market to buyers in Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and beyond.
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.
Yes. Los Olivos does not have a community sewer system, so homes rely on septic. Order a septic inspection when you buy.
No. Los Olivos is an unincorporated community governed by Santa Barbara County.
Los Olivos School District serves the lower grades and Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District serves high school students. Confirm assignments for a specific address.
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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