425 1st Street in Solvang presents a rare 21,344 SF VMU (Village Mixed Use) development site located just one block from Copenhagen Drive in the heart of the city's high-traffic tourism corridor. The property, formerly the Water Wheel building and scheduled for demolition, offers a true clean-slate opportunity for a variety of uses including boutique hotel, mixed-use, residential, or senior housing. Positioned within the highly desirable Santa Ynez Valley, the site benefits from strong tourism demand, walkability to shops, restaurants, and tasting rooms, and a significant lack of new boutique hotel supply. VMU zoning provides flexibility for multiple development strategies, with potential to increase density through California State Density Bonus Law (buyer to verify).
Exceptional development opportunity and only blocks away from downtown Solvang. This 27,878± sq. ft. vacant corner parcel fronts Viborg Rd. and Alamo Pintado Rd. The site features a gentle slope with a level, usable pad area ideal for construction. Zoned R-3 (High Density Residential), the property allows for 12 units, subject to the City of Solvang approval. From small-lot detached homes to attached multi-unit dwellings, or apartment building, subject to City design, setbacks, & topography. Utilities are available at the street. Surrounded by established single-family neighborhoods and conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, & medical facilities. This parcel provides a rare opportunity for builders, developers, or investors to create new housing
Discover an exceptional opportunity to build your dream home on this ±½ acre parcel nestled in the coveted Village Collection of Solvang. Perched to capture sweeping views of the Santa Ynez Valley and surrounding mountain ranges, this homesite offers both tranquility and inspiration. Enjoy easy access to premier recreation at Alisal Ranch, the Alisal River Golf Course, and the scenic Santa Ynez River. For those seeking a truly expansive lifestyle, this parcel can be paired with the adjacent four-bedroom residence—creating a rare compound with panoramic vistas, all within walking distance to Solvang's charming village center.
Old Mill Road: Situated off Mission Drive along Old Mill Road, this vacant parcel is situated within the City of Solvang. The property is zoned as Office Professional. With a lot size +/-9147 square feet the APN is 139-540-070. The parcel is adjacent to a long-standing professional office building currently occupied by AMR. The property is situated below Mission Drive, offering panoramic views of the Coastal and Los Padres Mountain Ranges.


Solvang is located in California. Solvang, California has a population of 6,032. Solvang is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 18.46% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 31.69%.
The median household income in Solvang, California is $94,451. The median household income for the surrounding county is $84,356 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Solvang is 51 years.
The average high temperature in July is 82.9 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 39.1 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 19.3 inches per year, with 0 inches of snow per year.