Central Coast, CA relocation guide
Moving to Ballard, CA
$1,742,200Median home value
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About Ballard
A tiny wine-country village in the Santa Ynez Valley, at the heart of the Ballard Canyon AVA. Housing is ranch properties, cottages, and a few inns — there is barely a downtown. Wine people know it; most others drive through on the way to Los Olivos.
Home prices in Ballard
The median home value in Ballard is $1,742,200.
Top places in Ballard
- Ballard Canyon — acclaimed syrah-growing AVA
- Stolpman Vineyards — Ballard Canyon estate winery
- Ballard Inn — village landmark
- Los Olivos — tasting rooms (~5 min)
Commuting from Ballard
- Santa Barbara Airport ~45 min.
- CA-154 (San Marcos Pass) and US-101.
- No rail.
Ballard FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Ballard, CA?
The median home value in Ballard is $1,742,200. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated). - How is the commute from Ballard, CA?
Santa Barbara Airport ~45 min.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.