Market Statistics / Updates

A Recent History of the Median Price Point for Montecito Real Estate

Here is a quick glance over the last 30 years of the median price point for single family homes in the Montecito area. Further Reading: Median Sales Price East of State - Last 30 Years Hope Ranch CA Real Estate Home Sales Statistics - 2009 Montecito CA Real Estate Home Sales Statistics - 2009 Santa Barbara Market Statistics Santa Barbara Photo Tour Buyer's Resources for the Santa Barbara area Seller's Resources for the Santa Barbara area For information on Real Estate here in Santa Barbara, Montecito and/or our surrounding areas, as well as any other aspects of... Continue Reading >

Positive Real Estate News – California Home Defaults Going in the Right Direction

A 40.2% drop in the first quarter foreclosures A very much hoped for and somewhat surprising large drop in first quarter defaults suggests that the overall foreclosure crisis is easing here in California as a whole.  New data suggests and supports evidence that the federal government and big lenders are doing their part in stepping up efforts to keep troubled borrowers in their homes. "Mortgage default notices -- the first step toward foreclosure -- plunged 40.2% statewide in the first three months of the year compared with the same period in 2009",... Continue Reading >

CORT Report Sales for Santa Barbara CA. December 2009 & January 2010

View: Detailed list of each home that has sold including price for January 2010 Further Reading: The Mesa Neighborhood 2009 Sale Statistics The Riviera Neighborhood 2009 Sales Statistics Hope Ranch CA Real Estate Home Sales Statistics - 2009 Montecito CA Real Estate Home Sales Statistics - 2009 The Riviera Neighborhood The Upper East Neighborhood Santa Barbara Market Statistics Santa Barbara Photo Tour Buyer's Resources for the Santa Barbara area Seller's Resources for the Santa Barbara area For information on Real Estate here in Santa Barbara, Montecito and/or our surrounding areas, as well as any other aspects of life in our... Continue Reading >

Santa Barbara Real Estate Home Sales Statistics – The Mission Canyon Neighborhood Year End 2009

Year to date, there were a total of 24 closed sales of single family homes in The Mission Canyon Neighborhood here in Santa Barbara CA. The lowest sale in Mission Canyon was a bank-owned home located at 2668 Montrose Place, Santa Barbara CA., 93105.  The sales price was $515,000. The highest sale in Mission Canyon was a gorgeous view home on almost 9 acres located at 2931 Holly Road, Santa Barbara CA., 93105.  The sales price was $1,960,000. Overall, the market in Mission Canyon was fairly normal as far as activity the entire... Continue Reading >

Santa Barbara CA. Real Estate Home Sales Statistics – The Downtown Area Year End 2009

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... Continue Reading >

Santa Barbara CA. Real Estate Home Sales Statistics – Samarkand Area Year End 2009

In 2009, there were a total of 9 closed sales of single family homes and condos in The Samarkand Neighborhood. The lowest sale in The Samarkand Neighborhood was a 2 bed 1 bath cottage located at 2708 Vernon Road, Santa Barbara CA., 93105.  The sales price was $570,000.  This was probably one of the "better deal" we have seen in the last several months. The highest sale in The Samarkand Neighborhood was a gorgeous estate located at 437 Wyola Road, Santa Barbara CA., 93105.  The sales price was $1,100,000. Overall, the market in... Continue Reading >

Santa Barbara Real Estate Home Sales Statistics – The Westside Neighborhood Year End 2009

In 2009, there were a total of 52 closed sales of single family homes and condos on The Westside here in Santa Barbara CA. The lowest sale on The Westside was a bank-owned complete fixer/tear down located at 1721 Chino Street, Santa Barbara CA., 93101.  The sales price was $230,000. The highest sale on The Westside was a multi-family investment opportunity located at 716 San Pascual, Santa Barbara CA., 93101.  The sales price was $860,000. Overall, the market on The Westside was pretty normal as far as activity the entire year.  With the... Continue Reading >

Santa Barbara CA. Real Estate Home Sales Statistics – The Campanil Hill / Yankee Farm Area Year End 2009

In 2009, there were a total of 4 closed sales of single family homes in The Campanil Hill / Yankee Farm area here in Santa Barbara CA. The lowest sale in The Campanil Hill area was a wonderful opportunity on just less than 2 acres located at 3354 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara CA., 93109.  The sales price was $1,247,000. The highest sale in The Campanil Hill area was an expansive ocean view semi fixer located at 526 Sea Ranch Road, Santa Barbara CA., 93109.  The sales price was $2,125,000. Overall, the market in... Continue Reading >

Montecito CA. Real Estate Home Sales Statistics – Year End 2009

In 2009, there were a total of 155 closed sales of single family homes and condos in Montecito CA.  As of December 31st, 2009, there were 25 properties in Montecito that were pending sale (under contract). The lowest sale in Montecito was a bank owned 2 bed 2 bath condo located at 1220 Coast Village Road, Montecito CA., 93108.  The sales price was $625,000. The highest sale in Montecito was a gorgeous estate located on Rockbridge Road in the heart of Montecito.  The sales price was $25,279,165. Overall, the market in Montecito was... Continue Reading >

Hope Ranch CA Real Estate Home Sales Statistics – Year End 2009

Year to date, there were a total of 19 closed sales of single family homes and condos in Hope Ranch CA.  As of December 31st, 2009, there were 3 properties in Hope Ranch that were pending sale (under contract). The lowest sale in Hope Ranch was a fixer on just under 1 acre located at 825 Las Palmas Drive, Santa Barbara CA., 93110.  The sales price was $1,540,000. The highest sale in Hope Ranch was a gorgeous ocean bluff top estate located on 4385 Marina Drive, Santa Barbara CA., 93110.  The sales... Continue Reading >

Santa Barbara Real Estate Home Sales Statistics – The Riviera Neighborhood Year End 2009

In 2009, there were a total of 40 closed sales of single family homes and condos in The Riviera Neighborhood here in Santa Barbara CA.  As of year end, there were 2 properties in The Riviera Neighborhood that were pending sale (under contract). The lowest sale on The Riviera was essentially a lot located at 581 Las Alturas Road, Santa Barbara CA., 93103.  The sales price was $415,000.  This was probably one of the best deals seen all year. The highest sale on The Riviera was an architecturally significant 1920's Spanish Villa... Continue Reading >

Santa Barbara Real Estate Home Sales Statistics – The Mesa Neighborhood Year End 2009

Year to date, there were a total of 63 closed sales of single family homes and condos in The Mesa Neighborhood here in Santa Barbara CA.  As of December 29th, 2009, there were 5 properties on The Mesa that were pending sale (under contract). The lowest sale on The Mesa was a bank owned 2 bed 2 bath condo located at 50 Barranca Avenue #6, Santa Barbara CA., 93109.  The sales price was $395,000. The highest sale on The Mesa was an ocean view home located at 1538 La Cresta Circle, Santa... Continue Reading >