425 1st St, Solvang, CA 93463

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Listing date Apr 27, 2026

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Overview

Located one block from Copenhagen Drive in Solvang, this 21,344 SF development site at 425 1st Street offers a development opportunity in the city's high-traffic tourism corridor. The property, formerly the Water Wheel building and scheduled for demolition, is a clean-slate opportunity for various uses, including a boutique hotel, mixed-use development, residential units, or senior housing. Situated in the Santa Ynez Valley, the site benefits from tourism demand and walkability to shops, restaurants, and tasting rooms. There is a lack of new boutique hotel supply in the area. The VMU (Village Mixed Use) zoning provides flexibility for multiple development strategies, with the potential to increase density through California State Density Bonus Law (buyer to verify). The lot size is 0.49 acres.

Suggested Use

Real Estate Agency Law Firm Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Gym & Fitness Center

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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City

Solvang

County

Santa Barbara

State

California

Longitude

-120.140442

Latitude

34.594382

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FAQs

What type of property is this?

Commercial land - 21,344 SF development site in Solvang's tourism corridor.

Where is this commercial land located?

The property is located at 425 1st St Solvang, CA.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $2,000,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Prime 21,344 SF VMU development site in Solvang's high‑traffic tourism corridor.; Rare clean‑slate opportunity for boutique hotel, mixed‑use, residential, or senior housing development.; Located in the highly desirable Santa Ynez Valley with strong tourism demand.