Downtown Neighborhood

Dec 9th	2011 Santa Barbara Real Estate Market Update for The Monroe Elementary School District
2011	Categories: Buyer's Resources & Advice, Campanil Hill Neighborhood, Downtown Neighborhood, Santa Barbara, School News & Information, The Mesa Neighborhood

The main areas of the Monroe Elementary School District encompass the neighborhoods of The Mesa, Campanil Hill and Yankee Farm and then stretches over and grabs a small swath of Downtown. The Mesa area in Santa Barbara stretches from the Santa Barbara City College on the east and extends two and one-half miles to Arroyo Burro County Beach (or "Hendry's/The Pit" to locals).  The Mesa is an extremely desirable neighborhood and has often been voted the "Best Neighborhood" in a local paper's poll. The Mesa would be considered by most "a family neighborhood" although... Read more

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Nov 15th	New to Santa Barbara? Recent Client Testimonial – Santa Barbara Downtown Real Estate
2011	Categories: Buyer's Resources & Advice, Downtown Neighborhood

To Whom it May Concern, "I made a "cold" email call to Kevin Schmidtchen about buying a property in Santa Barbara.  I received a response within minutes.  My questions were being answered immediatley. My wife and I did not know much about neighborhoods in Santa Barbara.  We knew we liked being close to downtown so Kevin selected quite a number of condos for us to look at.  His patience with us as we whittled down the choices is appreciated yet today.  We felt no pressure and always did feel that he had our best interests at heart. Within a couple of visits we... Read more

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Jun 5th	Great Opportunity for New Condo Development in Downtown Santa Barbara
2011	Categories: Downtown Neighborhood, Green Housing & Living, Santa Barbara

If you are looking for a new condo / townhome to purchase in the downtown area of Santa Barbara, most of the time the options start at around the $700,000 price point with many of the units around the $900,000 to $1.3 million price range.  For the first time in many years, there is a great new complex in the downtown area (The East Beach Collection) being developed right now with units selling from $380,000 to $450,000.  In total there are 48 units within the East Beach Collection with 8 selling at market rate (no restrictions) and 40 units selling "below market"... Read more

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Jan 22nd	2011 Santa Barbara International Film Festival
2011	Categories: Downtown Neighborhood, Santa Barbara Local / Things to Do

Another wonderful yearly treat here in Santa Barbara has arrived.  We are very lucky in the is town to have so much amazing culture and events surrounding us.  Each year around this time you start to feel the buzz of the upcoming SB International Film Festival.  Once again it should be a great time... "The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF), presented by lynda.com,  announces its magical line-up for the 2011 festival. The 26th edition offers a vast array of films representing 49 countries and an astounding number of premieres sure to delight the cinematic tastes of SBIFF audiences. SBIFF is... Read more

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Aug 16th	New Santa Barbara Downtown Condo Development Approval Located at the Old Von’s Site
2010	Categories: Downtown Neighborhood, Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara already has a good mix of downtown condo projects already completed, as well as several in the pipeline.  It is now time to get ready for a new development that was recently approved by Santa Barbara City Planners. Slated to be a mixed-use condo project located at the site of the old Von's supermarket behind The Historic Arlington Theater, tentative plans call for 37 condominiums, a market and a commercial space.  The new development is proposed to be approximately 100,000 square feet with the max hight standing at 44-feet high as well as an underground garage with 78... Read more

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Feb 1st	Santa Barbara CA. Real Estate Home Sales Statistics – The Downtown Area Year End 2009
2010	Categories: Downtown Neighborhood, Market Statistics / Updates

In 2009, there were a total of 47 closed sales of single family homes and condos in The Downtown area here in Santa Barbara CA. The lowest sale in The Downtown area was a basic 1 bed 1 bath condo located at 1600 Garden Street #1, Santa Barbara CA., 93101.  The sales price was $300,000. The highest sale in The Downtown area was a luxury Penthouse loft located at 531 Chapala Street #G, Santa Barbara CA., 93101.  The sales price was $4,175,000. Overall, the market in The Downtown area was fairly normal as far as activity the entire year.  Prices on average have... Read more

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Jan 19th	New Santa Barbara Downtown Townhome Listing – Priced Very Well at $495,000, 2 Bed 2 Bath
2010	Categories: Buyer's Resources & Advice, Downtown Neighborhood

Attractive Downtown 2 bed 2 bath Townhome 407 West Pedregosa # 8, Santa Barbara, CA., 93101 Bright and spacious 2 bed 2 bath, downtown town home with vaulted ceilings, walk-in closets, in-unit laundry, patio and attached 1-car garage. This well cared for home is in move-in condition with newer paint and carpeting. Natural, wooded setting with convenient and easy access to shopping, dining and all downtown amenities.   Asking Price: $495,000 View: Map of Property If you would like more information, more pictures or to schedule a showing, Click Here. Read more

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Sep 29th	The Latest Chapala Luxury Townhome Project, El Andaluz – Santa Barbara CA.
2009	Categories: Downtown Neighborhood, Luxury Real Estate

The familiar designs of Jeff Shelton here in Santa Barbara, CA. are now well recognized.  His latest development called El Andaluz, located at 531 Chapala Street is a 3-story, Moroccan influenced condominium project designed around an open-air courtyard.  A total of seven very high quality residential homes with luxurious finishes are now for sale.  According to the website, full construction of the complex will be completed by the end of 2009, 3 of the 7 have sold and one is currently pending sale (under contract). Based on the results of last few major projects that are lining this corridor, El Andaluz is... Read more

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Jul 14th	Downtown Santa Barbara Real Estate Sales Update, Santa Barbara CA. – First 6 Months 2009
2009	Categories: Downtown Neighborhood, Market Statistics / Updates

For the first 6 months of 2009, there were 29 closed sales of single family homes and condos in the Downtown area here in Santa Barbara CA.  As of July 1st, 2009, there were 5 properties that were pending sale (under contract). The lowest sale in the Downtown area was single family home (short sale) in need of work located directly in the manufacturing area of Santa Barbara located at 636 East Gutierrez Street, Santa Barbara CA., 93103.  The sales price was $330,000. The highest sale in the Downtown area was a fabulously remodeled home and duplex in the heart of Downtown... Read more

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Feb 2nd	Santa Barbara CA Real Estate – The Downtown Area Sales Statistics Year End 2008
2009	Categories: Downtown Neighborhood, Market Statistics / Updates

Here is a brief visual view of the overall 2008 sales in The Downtown Neighborhood of Santa Barbara CA. The highest sale in the Santa Barbara MLS for 2008 in The Downtown Neighborhood was a single family home for $ 2.2 Million on East Figueroa Street.  The lowest sale in The Downtown Neighborhood was a condo for $ 389,000 on West Gutierrez. Further Reading: Downtown Area Information Santa Barbara Market Statistics The Montecito Area The Samarkand Area The Mesa Area The Upper East Neighborhood - Information and Statistics The San Roque Neighborhood The Hope Ranch Area Is My Santa Barbara Realtor a Neighborhood Area Specialist? Looking for a Qualified and... Read more

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Sep 22nd	Things to Do in Santa Barbara, California – The Downtown Area
2008	Categories: Downtown Neighborhood, Santa Barbara Local / Things to Do

Whether you are a local, in town visiting family and/or friends, or here on vacation in Santa Barbara, California, there is never a lack of activities and things to do in our wonderful seaside resort community.  Starting today, I am going to write the first installment in a series of articles that point out some of Santa Barbara's most prominent local attractions.  Some of these will be cultural, some dining, some active pursuits and some I am still deciding on.  This first installment will be focusing on... Santa Barbara Downtown Attractions: The Downtown area is dominated by the main street in Santa Barbara, State... Read more

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Aug 19th	Taking Sides on Future Path for Downtown Santa Barbara Real Estate Projects
2008	Categories: Downtown Neighborhood

As more and more larger multi-unit Santa Barbara real estate development projects get presented to the City of Santa Barbara for approval, discussions abound over the future development path the city is taking with these luxury condo projects.  In layman's terms, the debate is clear and simple. Side A: Wants to have strong height restrictions in place and preserve the "beauty" of Santa Barbara Side B: Wants to avoid urban sprawl and therefore would like to build inward with less height restrictions than what currently exist In my view, the politics of this debate have not been too prevalent as far as topics of conversation go... Read more

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