Summerland

Summerland is a rather relaxed, tiny, hillside community snuggled on the coast between Carpinteria and Montecito with breathtaking ocean and island views.  Summerland’s modern history began in 1883 when Henry Williams bought the 1,050 acre Ortega Ranch for $17,000 and set aside 100 acres for a town.  It was officially dedicated and named “Summerland” in 1889.  The early settlement swelled in 1894 when a crew digging a water well on Lillie Avenue, the town’s main street, struck oil instead.  Within the coming months, there were over a dozen producing wells, numerous lots were sold, and soap and cigar factories established.  Soon after 1900, however, limited petroleum production and harsh winter storms put an end to the brief oil exploration.

Today, Summerland’s gorgeous geography and the tranquil beach combined with a seemingly endless selection of antique shops and close proximity to prestigious Montecito and Santa Barbara make Summerland a favorite location of artists, writers and others who are on the search for a relaxed yet sophisticated lifestyle.  The town now hosts approximately 1,500 residents.  There are large and small homes and estates, condominiums and ranches to choose from.  Summerland is served by its own elementary school and is one of the areas wealthier neighborhoods.  Most all of Summerland is located on the side of a hill overlooking the ocean with almost all homes enjoying big ocean views.  Everything is “walkable” because of the short distances, yet the streets could be semi-steep for some.

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

Summerland Real Estate values average around $1.0 Million to $2 million.  Spectacular view homes, estates and ocean front property start at around $1.8 million and can exceed this amount fivefold, tenfold or more…

If you are interested in real estate here in Summerland, 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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Jun 30th	Summerland Real Estate Sales Update, Santa Barbara CA. — First 6 Months 2009
2009	Categories: Market Statistics / Updates, Summerland

For the first 6 months of 2009, there were 3 closed sales of single family homes and condos in Summerland CA.  Currently as of June 30th, 2009, there is 1 property in Summerland that is pending sale (under contract). The lowest sale in Summerland was a decent lot with a fixer home with ocean views located at 2536 Banner Avenue, Summerland CA, 93067.  The sales price was $650,000. The highest sale in Summerland was an impeccably remodeled home with expansive ocean views located at 2551 Emerson Street, Summerland CA, 93067.  The sales price was $2,100,000. Overall, the market in Summerland has been pretty... Read more

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Jan 18th	Santa Barbara Real Estate – Carpinteria and Summerland CA Area Sales Statistics Year End 2008
2009	Categories: Carpinteria, Market Statistics / Updates, Summerland

Carpinteria and Summerland CA. Real Estate - 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 Carpinteria and Summerland CA. areas for the year 2008.  The comparisons are drawn against the previous year's statistics (2007) for Santa Barbara Real Estate. SINGLE FAMILY HOMES: Single family home listings were up 10% from 144 to 159 compared to 2007 Single family homes sold were down 6% from 65 homes to 61 homes The average sales price was down 25% from $2,553,336 to $1,894,562 The... Read more

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

I have summarized below an easy to look at brief outline of the overall MLS statistics for the Summerland CA area through the first 6 months of 2008.  The total number of single family homes sold in Summerland was 5.  The number of current pending sales for single family homes is 4.  The number of current active listings for single family homes is 21. The total number of condos / townhomes sold in Summerland was 1.  The number of current pending sales for condos / townhomes  is 0.  The number of current active listings for condos / townhomes is 2.   The total number of PUD’s sold in Summerland was 1. ... Read more

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