Goleta

Sheltered at the base of Santa Ynez Mountains in the northern tip of Santa Barbara, Goleta is a sportsman’s paradise with a host of family recreational activities, including biking, bird watching on the famous Goleta Slough, fishing from the pier or volleyball at Goleta Beach.  Goleta is also home to the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) and a well-heeled crop of local surfers.

The area’s history is on display at South Coast Railroad Museum and at the restored Stow House.  Other museums worth seeing: Maritime Museum and an Air Heritage Museum located at the Santa Barbara Airport.  Each October, the city hosts the zesty Goleta Lemon Festival.

Goleta is a nicely established residential area of tract homes.  Many of the engineers and employees of the aerospace companies, the university and larger companies live in this area.  Above Cathedral Oaks Road you move into an area of rolling hills with many homes commanding views of the ocean and mountains.  There are numerous fine residences and citrus and avocado ranches.  There is an abundance of condominiums and housing developments offering a variety of more affordable living.  Some of Santa Barbara area’s most admired schools are located in the Goleta area.  Within Goleta you will also find the private Cathedral Oak Tennis and Athletic Club, Sandpiper Golf Course, Hidden Oaks Golf Course, Twin Lakes Golf Course and Glenn Annie Golf Course.  Most of Goleta is relatively flat until it reaches the Foothills.

Santa Barbara and its world-class shopping, dining, cultural and recreational amenities are all within a 10 minute drive.

Goleta Real Estate values average around $300,000 to $1.7 million.  Spectacular view homes, estates and ocean front property start at around $1.3 million and can exceed this amount fivefold or tenfold.

If you are interested in real estate here in Goleta, Santa Barbara, Montecito and our surrounding areas, as well as any other aspects of life here, please don’t hesitate to contact Kevin Schmidtchen at Sotheby’s Int’l Realty.

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Schools in the Goleta Area:

San Marcos High School, Dos Pueblos High School, 

Goleta Valley Junior High, Santa Barbara Charter School, Brandon School, Ellwood School, Hollister School, Foothill School

Isla Vista School, La Patera School, Mountain View School, Kellogg School, Montessori Center School, Goleta Family School, Waldorf School

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Feb 7th	Pros and Cons of Buying Foreclosures in Santa Barbara, Carpinteria and Goleta CA.
2010	Categories: Carpinteria, Foreclosures & Bank Owned, Goleta, Santa Barbara

As a home buyer in today's market here in Santa Barbara, Goleta and Carpinteria, you may be able to get "deals" on foreclosures, but buying foreclosures can be risky as well.  If you are looking at foreclosures as an option for a home purchase, it is crucial to understand the many potential cons associated with the one obvious "pro" of buying a foreclosure. First, there are a few definitions of properties that are generally thrown around and become universally known as "foreclosures." A "pre-foreclosure" for example is a home which is in danger of falling into foreclosure, but is still owned... Read more

Oct 12th	How to Find All the Goleta and Carpinteria CA. Foreclosures and Short Sales Statistics
2009	Categories: Carpinteria, Foreclosures & Bank Owned, Goleta

Just read below... Here are the latest statistics on short sales and foreclosures in both Goleta and Carpinteria CA. Carpinteria Foreclosures - 2009 year to date In Carpinteria CA., year to date there have been 28 bank owned / foreclosures that have come to market. Roughly 10% of all listings in Carpinteria year to date have been foreclosures. The lowest sale was a 2 beds 1 bath mobile home that sold for $60,000. The highest sale was a 5 beds 3 baths home located at 5427 Cameo Road that sold for $700,000. Currently there are 6 Active foreclosures for sale in Carpinteria CA. Carpinteria Short Sales - 2009... Read more

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Jun 29th	Goleta Real Estate Sales Update, Santa Barbara CA. — First 6 Months 2009
2009	Categories: Goleta, Market Statistics / Updates

For the first 6 months of 2009, there were approximately 155 total closed sales of single family homes and condos in Goleta CA.  Currently as of June 29th, 2009, there are approximately 72 properties in Goleta that are pending sale (under contract). The reason that I use the word "Approximately" is the simple fact that there are several homes that are located in "Goleta", yet have a Santa Barbara address.  There is also a substantial area in our town that is referred to "No-leta" which is a grey area between the towns of Santa Barbara and Goleta.  So depending on whom... Read more

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May 9th	Santa Barbara CA Jesusita Fire Update, 80 Confirmed Homes Burned – Saturday May 9th
2009	Categories: Goleta, Mission Canyon Neighborhood, San Roque Neighborhood, Santa Barbara

After several relentless and stressful days of extreme heat, wind and fire, Santa Barbara is finally getting a break from the weather.  With day time temperatures around 100 degrees and overnight temperatures hovering in the 80 degree range the last 4 days as well as wind gusts up to 50-70 miles an hour, this mornings heavy marine layer, calmer winds and 58 degree weather is a blessing. Everyone one I seem to talk with expresses their appreciation with the job the fire fighters have been doing with the evacuation, keeping everyone safe and protecting as much Santa Barbara property as... Read more

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Dec 30th	Santa Barbara Real Estate – The Goleta South Sales Statistics Year End 2008
2008	Categories: Goleta, Market Statistics / Updates

Santa Barbara Real Estate for the Goleta South Area - Year End Sales Statistics for 2008 I have summarized below an easy to look at brief outline of the overall Santa Barbara MLS statistics for both single family homes and condos in the Goleta South area for the year 2008.  The comparisons are drawn against the previous year's statistics (2007) for Santa Barbara Real Estate. CONDOS: Condo listings were down 35% from 145 listings to 93 listings compared to 2007 Condos sold were down 18% from 72 condos to 59 condos The average sales price was down 5% from $559,214 to $526,851 The median sales price... Read more

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Dec 29th	Santa Barbara Real Estate – The Goleta North Sales Statistics Year End 2008
2008	Categories: Goleta, Market Statistics / Updates

Santa Barbara Real Estate for the Goleta North Area - Year End Sales Statistics for 2008 I have summarized below an easy to look at brief outline of the overall Santa Barbara MLS statistics for both single family homes and condos in the Goleta North area for the year 2008.  The comparisons are drawn against the previous year's statistics (2007) for Santa Barbara Real Estate. CONDOS: Condo listings were down 2% from 81 listings to 79 listings compared to 2007 Condos sold were down 6% from 45 condos to 42 condos The average sales price was down 12% from $585,010 to $526,851 The median sales price... Read more

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Oct 3rd	Selling Your Goleta CA. Home in a Slower Market? – 10 Things You Should Consider
2008	Categories: Goleta, Seller's Resources & Advice

After the run up in Real Estate from 1998 to early 2007, Goleta sellers find themselves now in a position where they better make their home attractive to buyers if they want to sell.  Buyers have choices these days to say the least and most importantly they do not feel rushed.   1.  Make a lasting and powerful first impression Try and make your home memorable in some way. Home buying is an emotional time, with often buyers making true decisions in the first 5 minutes of seeing a home.  The curb appeal and front entrance should be inviting and fresh.  Your home from the outside needs to... Read more

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Jul 5th	Santa Barbara Real Estate Market Update for the Goleta Area – First 6 Months 2008
2008	Categories: Goleta, Market Statistics / Updates

I have summarized below an easy to look at brief outline of the overall statistics for the Goleta CA area through the first 6 months of 2008.  The total number of single family homes sold in Goleta was 113.  The number of current pending sales for single family homes is 30.  The number of current active listings for single family homes is 110. The total number of condos / townhomes sold in Goleta was 45.  The number of current pending sales for condos / townhomes  is 13.  The number of current active listings for condos / townhomes is 60.   The total number of PUD’s sold in Goleta was 7.  The... Read more

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Feb 19th	Your Santa Barbara Weekend Home Getaway
2008	Categories: Goleta, Lifestyle / Things to Do

For those longing for the feeling of getting away from Santa Barbara for a few days, a favorite weekend away for many has been El Capitan Canyon. This “luxury campground” is located only about a 25 minutes north of Santa Barbara CA and 15 minutes north of Goleta.  The picturesque and semi rustic location in a seaside pocket on 300 plus acres on the Pacific coast, the nature lodging experience at El Capitan Canyon was created for those needing a few days to unwind, relax and touch base with nature. The combination of many traditional resort amenities with the minimalism of the overall experience, El... Read more

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Jan 29th	Santa Barbara Real Estate Market Update for the Goleta South Real Estate Area – Overall Yearly Sales Statistics for 2007
2008	Categories: Goleta, Market Statistics / Updates

   Goleta South Real Estate for January 1, 2007 - December 31st, 2007 I have summarized below an easy to look at brief outline of the overall statistics for the Santa Barbara Real Estate market for the Goleta South area: The total number of single family homes sold was 65.  Overall the average sales price in 2007 was at $1,087,269.  The average days on the market were 65 in 2007. The total number of condos / townhomes sold was 74.  Overall the average sales price in 2007 was at $554,627.  The average days on the market were 70 in 2007. The total number of PUDs sold was... Read more

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Jan 28th	Santa Barbara Real Estate Market Update for the Goleta North Real Estate Area – Overall Yearly Sales Statistics for 2007
2008	Categories: Goleta, Market Statistics / Updates

   Goleta North Real Estate for January 1, 2007 - December 31st, 2007 I have summarized below an easy to look at brief outline of the overall statistics for the Santa Barbara Real Estate  market for the Goleta North area: The total number of single family homes sold was 139.  Overall the average sales price in 2007 was at $1,173,843.  The average days on the market were 71 in 2007. The total number of condos / townhomes sold was 45.  Overall the average sales price in 2007 was at $585,009.  The average days on the market were 68 in 2007. The total number of PUDs sold was... Read more

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