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1500 Camino Meleno
Lot 2 at Rancho Del Ciervo · Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Pending
- 195±Acres
- 120±Planted acres
- 10,500Hass avocado trees
- A-1Zoning
Offered at $6,250,000
A producing Hass avocado ranch on 195± acres in the Santa Barbara foothills, with a reservoir, mutual water company irrigation and a homesite overlooking the orchard, the coast and the Channel Islands.
The orchard
A ranch that pays to own
About 120 of the ranch's 195± acres are planted to Hass avocados, roughly 10,500 trees on terraced hillsides. Fruit sales topped $1 million in 2024.
The ranch is enrolled in the Williamson Act, California's agricultural preserve program, which keeps property taxes based on agricultural use rather than market value.
Water
Dennis Reservoir and reliable irrigation
Irrigation comes through a well-established mutual water company, which supplies the orchard.
Dennis Reservoir sits within the ranch: irrigation storage, a striking view from the hillsides and, for the owner, a place to fish for bass.
The homesite
Views over the orchard to the sea
A dedicated homesite crowns the property, with panoramic views across the orchard to the ocean, the coastline and the Santa Ynez Mountains. It is the place to build an avocado ranch estate.
The ranch sits at the gated end of Camino Meleno, a few minutes from Cathedral Oaks Road, Goleta, the Santa Barbara Airport and downtown Santa Barbara.
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Property details
- MLS #
- 25-486
- Property type
- Land, agricultural
- Lot size
- 195± acres (198 per MLS)
- Planted
- 120± acres, about 10,500 Hass avocado trees
- Zoning
- A-1, Williamson Act
- Water
- Mutual water company and Dennis Reservoir (no Goleta Water District meter)
- Views
- Ocean, coastline, city and mountains
- Access
- Gated, at the end of Camino Meleno off Patterson Avenue
- Schools
- Foothill Elementary, Goleta Valley Junior High, Dos Pueblos High
- Terms
- Cash
Property documents
More reports are available to qualified buyers. Ask Jody.
About 1500 Camino Meleno
1500 Camino Meleno is Lot 2 at Rancho Del Ciervo, a 195± acre Hass avocado ranch in the foothills above Santa Barbara and Goleta. About 120 acres are planted with roughly 10,500 avocado trees, and fruit sales topped $1 million in 2024. The ranch is zoned A-1 and enrolled in the Williamson Act. Irrigation water comes through a mutual water company, and Dennis Reservoir is on the property. A dedicated homesite looks over the orchard to the ocean, the coastline and the mountains. The ranch is offered at $6,250,000 by Jody Neal of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties (MLS #25-486).
Looking for other agricultural and ranch property nearby? See Santa Barbara and Gaviota Coast ranches for sale or all of Jody’s listings.
Common questions
How big is the avocado ranch at 1500 Camino Meleno?
The ranch is about 195 acres (198 acres per the MLS), with about 120 acres planted to roughly 10,500 Hass avocado trees.
Does the ranch produce income?
Yes. According to the listing, 2024 fruit sales exceeded $1 million. Buyers should review the orchard’s production and expense records during escrow.
Where does the ranch’s water come from?
Irrigation is supplied through a mutual water company, and Dennis Reservoir is on the property. There is no Goleta Water District meter. Ask Jody for details on the water system.
Is 1500 Camino Meleno in the Williamson Act?
Yes. The ranch is enrolled in the Williamson Act, which bases property taxes on agricultural use in exchange for keeping the land in agriculture.
Can you build a home on the property?
The ranch has a dedicated homesite with panoramic orchard, ocean, mountain and coastline views. Buyers should confirm building plans with Santa Barbara County.
Is this the same property as other “Rancho Del Ciervo” listings?
No. Rancho Del Ciervo is the name of a larger area with more than one parcel. This listing is Lot 2 at 1500 Camino Meleno, Santa Barbara, MLS #25-486.
Who is the listing agent?
Jody Neal of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, DRE #01995725. Call (805) 252-9267.
Listed by
Jody Neal
Jody is a ranch, land and estate specialist with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, working with buyers and sellers of agricultural and ranch property across Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Ventura Counties.
(805) 252-9267 · jody.neal@bhhscal.com · DRE #01995725
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Offered at $6,250,000. MLS #25-486. Information is from the Santa Barbara MLS and the seller, deemed reliable but not guaranteed, and subject to change, prior sale or withdrawal. Buyers should verify acreage, water, income and tax information independently.