Santa Barbara Real Estate Voice
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...
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| Oct 10th |
Very Nice Referral from Recent Client – Santa Barbara Real Estate, The Mesa |
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2011
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Categories: Random Thoughts & Opinions, Santa Barbara, The Mesa Neighborhood |
To whom it may concern :
"I, Robert Hay, wish to acknowledge the excellent service I received from Kevin Schmidtchen at Sotheby's Realty. I have lived in either Montecito or Santa Barbara since 1954 and my family has or has had deep ties in businesses and in charities throughout the town. I wanted to sell my beautiful house at 104 Vista Del Mar Drive and after giving it a good try in the summer, and fall of 2010 I took it off the market. I remember years past how Kevin would send me updates on The Mesa real estate and he...
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| Jul 16th |
Is San Roque a Better Place to Live than The Mesa Neighborhood? |
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2011
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Categories: Random Thoughts & Opinions, San Roque Neighborhood, The Mesa Neighborhood |
What area would you choose in Santa Barbara...San Roque or the Mesa?
I pose this question simply because I seem to be asked this a few times a month. I think the obvious reason of this is that both areas are considered by most wonderful "neighborhood areas". Additionally, much of the real estate values also seem to align with each other...so obviously buyers are looking in both areas. The average single family home in both areas tends to fall somewhere in the $750,000 to $1.3 million price point.
For many, the decision comes down to schools, proximity of the ocean vs. the...
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There are many different reasons why we all choose to live here in Santa Barbara. Each and everyone one of them add up to a great quality of life. Among the most obvious are the medium sized town, the culture and arts, the restaurants, the weather, all the outdoor pursuits...you name. There are many wonderful realities of a life here on The American Riviera.
Although the beach and the ocean are never more than a few minutes away for all of us, some of us are blessed with having homes with wonderful ocean and island views. With all the different null tops around...
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| Apr 15th |
What is the Pulse of Real Esate Here on The Mesa in Santa Barbara? |
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2011
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Categories: Market Statistics / Updates, The Mesa Neighborhood |
How is the real estate market in The Mesa Neighborhood here in Santa Barbara CA?
Here is a good overall update for The Mesa Neighborhood here in the last 12 months.
Current Inventory
As of today there are a total of 18 Active Listings for Sale on The Mesa ranging from $499,000 to $3.95 million. Of these 18 listings, 3 are condos and 15 are single family homes.
As of today there are a total of 6 Pending Sales ranging from $720,000 to $1.2 million. Of these 6 listings, all are single family homes.
In the last 12 months there have been a total of 72 sales on The Mesa. The highest priced...
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| Dec 3rd |
New Mesa Rental Available in Santa Barbara!! January 2011, $4,000 per Month |
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2010
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Categories: The Mesa Neighborhood |
Harbor Hills area single-level home on the top of the Mesa. Spectacular views of the ocean, coastline, mountains & city from this newly remodeled 3/2 + sun room home! Features kitchen with Viking appliances, wood floors throughout, new mechanical, roof & landscape. Open floor plan & easy indoor, outdoor living. Santa Barbara living at its best! Washington school district!
Available: Jan 2011 for long term lease.
Asking: $4,000 per month
View: Map of Property
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Here is a quick glance over the last 30 years of the median sales price for single family homes for Santa Barbara Real Estate - West of State.
Further Reading:
Median Sales Price Montecito CA - Last 30 Years
Median Sales Price East of State - Last 30 Years
The Mesa Neighborhood
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...
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| May 17th |
Recent Client Testimonial for a Home on The Mesa here in Santa Barbara CA. |
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2010
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Categories: Random Thoughts & Opinions, The Mesa Neighborhood |
I just received a very nice recent testimonial here from a client that just purchased a home here on The Mesa in Santa Barbara.
"We recently had the pleasure of working with Kevin Schmidtchen to purchase our home in Santa Barbara. Kevin is extremely knowledgeable, helpful, professional and fun to work with through every step of the home buying process. His service standards, personalized communication style, attention to detail and follow up, are outstanding and exceeded our expectations on every level. His in depth knowledge of the area, market, history, and trends, are outstanding. Without hesitation or reservation, we would wholeheartedly...
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| Mar 21st |
The Top 10 Best Real Estate Buys on The Mesa in Santa Barbara CA – last 6 months |
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2010
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Categories: The Mesa Neighborhood |
Over the last 6 months our real estate market here in Santa Barbara CA has become fairly stable, especially in the price points from around $500,000 up to around $1 to 1.5 million and also in desirable neighborhoods such as The Mesa. Over the last few months we have even been seeing a decent amount of multiple offers on well priced homes. Here is what I have seen as the best buys on The Mesa over the last 6 months based on sales price and/or quality of home.
--sorted by sales price
1114 CLIFF DR SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109 Sales Price $683,000....
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| Dec 29th |
Santa Barbara Real Estate Home Sales Statistics – The Mesa Neighborhood Year End 2009 |
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2009
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Categories: Market Statistics / Updates, The Mesa Neighborhood |
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 Barbara CA., 93109. The sales price was $1,852,500.
Overall, the market...
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| Jun 27th |
The Mesa Real Estate Sales Update, Santa Barbara CA. – First 6 Months 2009 |
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2009
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Categories: Market Statistics / Updates, The Mesa Neighborhood |
For the first 6 months of 2009, there were a total of 23 closed sales of single family homes and condos in The Mesa Neighborhood here in Santa Barbara CA. Currently as of June 27th, 2009, there are 19 properties in The Mesa area that are pending sale (under contract).
The lowest sale on The Mesa was a beat-up, bank-owned condo located at 50 Barranca Avenue #6, Santa Barbara CA, 93109. The sales price was $457,400.
The highest sale on The Mesa was an ocean view home with a pool located at 1538 La Cresta Circle, Santa Barbara CA, 93109. The sales...
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| Jan 6th |
Santa Barbara Real Estate – The Mesa Neighborhood Sales Statistics Year End 2008 |
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2009
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Categories: Market Statistics / Updates, The Mesa Neighborhood |
Here is a brief visual view of the overall 2008 sales in The Mesa Neighborhood of Santa Barbara CA. The highest sale in the Santa Barbara MLS for 2008 in The Mesa Neighborhood was a single family home for $ 2.2 Million on Luneta Plaza. The lowest sale in The Mesa Neighborhood was a fixer condo for $ 350,000 on Camino Calma.
Further Reading:
The Mesa Area Information
Santa Barbara Market Statistics
The Montecito 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...
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Kevin Schmidtchen
Realtor - Sotheby's International Realty
1436 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone # 805-689-6877
[email protected]
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