Buellton, CA
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Market snapshotPerformance indicators for the Buellton short-term rental market based on reliable data.
Listings
3 / 8
Reliable / Active
Cap Rate
2%
Middle-Earners Gross Yield
Revenue
$20,482
Middle-Earners Revenue
Occupancy
78%
Middle-Earners Occupancy
Home Value
$880,841
Median Home Sale Price
Top Earners
$29,858
Top-Earners Revenue
Buellton
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Challenging to Investors
Buellton Regulations
STRs are allowed in many commercial/mixed‑use zones but residential areas are largely restricted to homestays, and the Inland Area unincorporated residential ban creates uncertainty and heavy compliance risk. Permitting is required (planning permits, TOT registration), advertising without permits is illegal, and investors must navigate both county rules and Lompoc municipal requirements.
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About Buellton
Buellton is a small city in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. It is located in the Santa Ynez Valley, 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Solvang. The population was 5,161 at the 2020 census, up from 4,828 at the 2010 census. Located at the junction of U.S. Route 101 and State Route 246, Buellton attracts many travelers. It is a town which is home to various hotels, restaurants, parks and shops. It may be most famous for its nickname “Home of Split Pea Soup,” which is a reference to the former Pea Soup Andersen's Restaurant that shut down in 2024. Buellton traces its beginnings to 1867 when a portion of a Mexican land grant was deeded to Rufus T. Buell and his brother. They developed a successful cattle ranch in the 19th century.