Market Statistics / Updates

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

Year to date, there were a total of 20 closed sales of single family homes and condos in The Upper East Neighborhood here in Santa Barbara CA.  As of December 17th, 2009, there were 6 properties in The Upper East Neighborhood that were pending sale (under contract). The lowest sale in The Upper East was a bank owned 2 bed 2 bath condo located at 1701 Anacapa Street #30, Santa Barbara CA., 93101.  The sales price was $415,000. The highest sale in The Upper East was a majestic classic Upper East home... Continue Reading >

Santa Barbara Real Estate Home Sales Statistics – San Roque Neighborhood Year End 2009

Year to date, there were a total of 65 closed sales of single family homes and condos in The San Roque Neighborhood here in Santa Barbara CA.  As of December 14th, 2009, there were 10 properties in The San Roque Neighborhood that were pending sale (under contract). The lowest sale in San Roque was a bank owned 2 bed 2 bath condo located at 2727 Miradero Drive #203, Santa Barbara, CA., 93105.  The sales price was $365,000. The highest sale in San Roque was an original 1936 Farmhouse predating the San Roque... Continue Reading >

The Top 10 Most Expensive Condo / Townhome Real Estate Sales in Santa Barbara CA in 2009

Year to date, here is a list of the top 10 most expensive condo / townhome real estate sales for 2009 here in the Santa Barbara area.  Most of the sales in the last 15 months have been at prices about 20-25% below the peak in late 2007.  4763 Sandyland Road, Carpinteria CA., 93013.  Sold for $4,000,000.  Classic Santa Barbara CA living in this beautiful, oceanfront - toes in the sand, gated 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath beach home.  Enjoy wonderful unobstructed ocean, island and mountain views, sea breezes & breaking scenery. ... Continue Reading >

The Top 10 Most Expensive Homes Sold in Carpinteria CA. in 2009

Year to date, here is a list of the top 10 most expensive real estate properties sold in Carpinteria CA. 3447 / 3445 Padaro Lane, Carpinteria CA., 93013.  Sold for $6,350,000.  A true beach house located directly on the sand in a wonderful part of Padaro Cove.  Large expansive wooden deck, wonderful view windows that bring the outdoors inside.  There is a detached private 2 bedroom guest home.  Newer landscape, outdoor shower, newer carpet and paint.  A true Beach Home ready for new owners. 3284 Beach Club Road, Carpinteria CA., 93013.  Sold... Continue Reading >

Montecito CA. Luxury Real Estate Sales – Statistics Through Sept 15th, 2009

Here and there I am proposed various questions from clients about the luxury market here in Montecito CA., such as where are the most famous homes located and/or what is the most expensive home to sell this year or any year for that matter.  Many times though it is as "simple" as what is the true definition of luxury real estate here in the Montecito area.  The answer is that there is no exact definition of luxury real estate and this varies greatly depending on the circumstances, whom you talk... Continue Reading >

Carpinteria CA. Luxury Real Estate Sales – Statistics Through Sept 15th, 2009

Here and there I am proposed various questions from clients about the luxury market here in Carpinteria CA., such as where are the most famous homes located and/or what is the most expensive home to sell this year or any year for that matter.  Many times though it is as "simple" as what is the true definition of luxury real estate here in the Carpinteria area.  The answer is that there is no exact definition of luxury real estate and this varies greatly depending on the circumstances, whom you talk... Continue Reading >

Hope Ranch CA. Luxury Real Estate Sales – Statistics Through Sept 15th, 2009

Here and there I am asked from clients and non clients various questions about the luxury market here in Hope Ranch CA., such as do you know where famous homes are located at and who lives there and/or what is the most expensive home to sell this year or any year for that matter.  Most of  the time though it is as "simple" as what is the true definition of luxury real estate here in the Hope Ranch area of Santa Barbara.  The answer is that there is no exact... Continue Reading >

Santa Barbara Luxury Real Estate Sales – Statistics Through Sept 15th, 2009

Here and there I am proposed various questions from clients about the luxury market here in Santa Barbara CA., such as where are the most luxurious homes located and/or what is the most expensive sale this year.  Many times though it is as "simple" as what is the true definition of luxury real estate here in our area.  The answer is that there is no exact definition of luxury real estate and this varies greatly depending on the circumstances, whom you talk to, location in our town etc.  But in... Continue Reading >

Santa Barbara and Montecito CA. Luxury Real Estate Sales Update – First 6 Months 2009

--For our purposes here, I am going to refer to the luxury market here in our area as anything over $5 million. For the first 6 months of 2009, there were a total of 14 closed sales of luxury single family homes and condos here in Carpinteria, Montecito, Santa Barbara and Goleta CA.  As of July 1st, 2009, there were 3 properties in this luxury market that were pending sale (under contract). The highest sale within this luxury market was a French Country Estate built over 5 years with exceptional grounds and... Continue Reading >

Santa Barbara CA. Oceanfront / Beachfront Real Estate Sales Update – First 6 Months 2009

For the first 6 months of 2009, there were only 3 closed sales of single family homes and condos directly along the Oceanfront here in Carpinteria, Montecito and Santa Barbara CA.  As of July 1st, 2009, there were 0 properties directly along the Oceanfront area that were pending sale (under contract). The highest sale directly along the Oceanfront was a Mediterranean style home located in the cove in Montecito located at 1631 Posilipo Lane, Montecito CA., 93108.  The sales price was $8,300,000. Overall, this market directly along the Oceanfront was much slower... Continue Reading >

Samarkand Real Estate Sales Update, Santa Barbara CA. – First 6 Months 2009

For the first 6 months of 2009, there were a total of 5 closed sales of single family homes and condos in The Samarkand Neighborhood here in Santa Barbara CA.  As of July 1st, 2009, there was 1 property in The Samarkand Neighborhood that was pending sale (under contract). The lowest sale in Samarkand was a cute 2 bed 2 bath cottage in need of some updating located at 2923 Lomita Road, Santa Barbara CA., 93105.  The sales price was $715,000. The highest sale in Samarkand was a wonderful cottage set high... Continue Reading >

The Upper East Real Estate Sales Update, Santa Barbara CA. – First 6 Months 2009

For the first 6 months of 2009, there were a total of 10 closed sales of single family homes and condos in The Upper East Neighborhood here in Santa Barbara CA.  As of July 1st, 2009, there were 5 properties in The Upper East Neighborhood that were pending sale (under contract). The lowest sale in The Upper East was a bank owned 2 bed 2 bath condo located at 1600 Garden Street, Santa Barbara CA., 93101.  The sales price was $390,000. The highest sale in The Upper East was a wonderful Edwards... Continue Reading >