A wonderful, sophisticated, casual city along the coast of the Pacific Ocean.
Also known as "The American Riviera," Santa Barbara is a thriving town of people with diverse backgrounds and skills. The area has a flourishing art community, and it was once a hideaway for Hollywood royalty, including Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, and Charlie Chaplin.
Spanish-Mediterranean architecture weaves its way through the main downtown area, and the many varied neighborhoods and little nooks offer something for everyone. There are numerous home and architecture styles ranging from Classic California Cottages and California Ranch Style homes to exquisite Modern and much more.
As a beach community, Santa Barbara offers a laid-back, relaxed and active lifestyle. Santa Barbara is a small to medium sized city, yet sits close enough to several larger cities which sees many tourists visiting the area on weekends and holidays. All our distinct neighborhoods have their own quirks and characters, making it easy to find an area, community and home each person loves. Architectural styles are abundant throughout the city, including Mediterranean, Modern, French Normandy, and more.
Santa Barbara plays host to a wealth of dining and shopping opportunities. There is something to please everyone's taste and palate. For amazing, authentic Mexican dishes, Los Agaves and Corazon are both amazing choices.
At the Boathouse at Hendry's Beach, locals enjoy a scrumptious brunch with breathtaking views of the beach and the ocean. Hendry's Beach is also a favorite for walks along the beach, sunset strolls and for dog owners. The evening meal includes fresh, upscale seafood dishes caught in the local waters. Tucked away in the Funk Zone, Loquita and The Lark are local favorites for craft cocktails, Spanish tapas, and fine dining on the patio. With fresh sushi and innovative sake, Arigato Sushi is a Santa Barbara hotspot, and the dining features art from local artists. The Santa Barbara Public Market is a vibrant local food hall where locals find a kaleidoscope of dining choices with fresh locally-sourced dishes.
Santa Barbara has 76 spots designated as historic landmarks. There are many festivals and events throughout the year, including Fiesta, Parade of Lights, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, and more. The Santa Barbara Bowl hosts concerts from all genres throughout the year and sees some of the biggest names perform. Many artists consider The Santa Barbara Bowl to be the nicest medium sized venue in the country to perform at.
The Arlington Theater and Lobero Theater are two of the many well known theaters in the area where people can see the latest movie, comedy shows, or other special events. The Farmer's Market is another popular weekly activity for locals, providing some of the freshest flowers and organic foods from numerous local farmers.
Outdoor activities are present everywhere with plenty of places to enjoy hiking, biking, surfing, golfing, tennis, pickle ball, volleyball etc.
Along with several top-notch colleges, the area has popular public schools overseen by the Santa Barbara Unified School District and the Hope School District and a few private schools, including:
Bridging the two mile span which separates Mission and Sycamore Canyons, the sylvan uplift which the padres knew as the “mission ridge” has for the past 65 years been known as “The Riviera” due to its resemblance to slopes along the Mediterranean coasts of France and Italy.
Residents lucky enough to live on this ridge attach premium value to their homes because of their unsurpassed views of the city, mountains, sea and islands. Most of the area has curving streets with mature trees and foliage. The topography of The Riviera is relatively steep and not easily reached via walking or biking.
The Riviera is generally divided into the Upper and Lower Riviera. The default line is Alameda Padre Sierra…APS. Anything above this is considered to be Upper Riviera. Most of the Upper Rivera homes have bigger ocean views and larger homes. Much of the Lower Riviera though still have solid ocean views…but homes tend to be smaller with smaller lots compared to Upper Riviera.
The Riviera Real Estate values average around $2 million to $4 million. Spectacular view homes and estates start at around $2.5 million and can exceed this amount twofold or more. There are a few condo and town home complexes on The Riviera with prices generally ranging from around $1.3 to $2 million.
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Few residential neighborhoods of Santa Barbara can boast the rich historical background of the San Roque and Rutherford Park areas. Ten thousand years ago the area, bounded by Ontare Road, Foothill Road, Alamar Avenue and State Street, was an open expanse of treeless grassland, sloping up to the knees of the foothills and bisected by the jungled course of San Roque Canyon.
Now a built-up, economically stabilized suburb, it is admired for its sweeping curved streets, its luxuriant landscaping, and its harmonious blend of many architectural themes – Spanish Colonial, English Tudor, French Normandy, California Redwood, Italian and American Colonial, mostly built since 1925. San Roque features older, custom homes with charm.
For many, San Roque is Santa Barbara’s quintessential family neighborhood. The entire area is relatively flat and great for walking or biking. Most homes have views of the mountains. Peabody Charter School is a wonderful, well respected school located in the center of San Roque.
San Roque Real Estate values average around $1.5 million to $3.5 million. There are some condos and town home complexes with units generally in the $700,000 to $1.3 million price range on average. Larger homes and or newer / renovated homes generally sell for around $2.5 million to $3.8 million.
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Mesa, a Spanish word meaning “table”, has been applied to the flat bench of elevated land fronting the ocean along Santa Barbara’s southwestern border since the mission days. Stretching from the Santa Barbara City College on the east and extending 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.
Residents of The Mesa cherish their accessibility to the beach and to two of Santa Barbara’s most wonderful open spaces. Shoreline Park, a magnificent 15-acre bluff-top strip of lawn, bike and pedestrian trails, picnic tables and jungle gyms, is regarded by many as the finest park in Santa Barbara. At the southwestern tip of The Mesa, the Douglas Family Preserve (known to locals as the “Wilcox property”) is a stunning 70-acre recreation area left in its natural state, conserved as a peaceful retreat for all to enjoy forever.
Mesa residents also appreciate the convenience of the shopping centers at the intersection of Meigs Road and Cliff Drive and the excellent schools that serve the community. Mesa residents also enjoy the distinct weather that occurs on The Mesa.
City weather records show that The Mesa’s winter temperatures are 10 to 12 degrees warmer than downtown, and 10 to 12 degrees cooler in the summer. Half of The Mesa is relatively flat while the other half sits on a hillside (a smaller and less steep version of The Riviera neighborhood). The downtown can be leisurely reached with a 5-8 minute bike ride.
The Mesa Real Estate values average around $1.8 million to $3 million. The Mesa view homes and ocean front estates start at around $2.5 million and can exceed this amount twofold, threefold or more. Larger homes and/or newer built and remodeled homes tend to be more in the $2.5 to $4 million price range. Condos and town homes tend to range around $1.2 to $2.5 million.
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It is generally believed The Upper East is one of Santa Barbara’s most prestigious neighborhoods. The “Upper East” is defined by its location east of State Street and above Valerio Street, and then eventually merges into the Mission Canyon neighborhood and The Riviera.
The Upper East is a wonderful walking neighborhood, though residents often do not get too far for the frequency with which they run into friends to chat with along their way. Because the topography is relatively flat to gently sloping, a healthy walk to downtown is very “doable”, as is a stroll through the nearby Mission Rose Gardens.
Residents especially enjoy the convenience of being minutes from the city stores, museums, theaters and most of downtown. The newly reconstructed and very highly regarded Roosevelt School serves The Upper East and many of its students walk the few blocks to and from school each day.
The area gently slopes upwards away from downtown towards The Mission and the base of The Riviera. Many homes have great mountain views and some have peaks of the ocean.
The Upper East Real Estate values average around $2.5 million to $4.5 million with the larger estates generally in the $3.5 million to $5 million price range. Condos and town homes in the area generally range around $1.2 to $2 million.
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Extending from the edge of the historic Santa Barbara Mission, up into the local Santa Barbara Foothills (Los Padres National Forest), Mission Canyon is synonymous with ancient oak trees, boulder outcroppings and seasonal creeks. Located only a few minutes from the convenience of downtown Santa Barbara, Mission Canyon gives you a woodsy vibe, with a cosmopolitan city just a short drive or bike trip away.
Mission Canyon gets is name via the Santa Barbara Mission that sits at its entrance, and this “Queen of the Missions” provides a stunning transition from downtown Santa Barbara to Mission Canyon.
Some local favorites that we find in Mission Canyon are The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, and the numerous launching points to trails and creeks such as Seven Falls and the entire Jesusita area. Taken together, all of this paints a perfect picture of what to expect in Mission Canyon, where you can live in a blend of nature, with the flavor of California history and a gorgeous active town at your doorstep.
Mission Canyon Real Estate values average around $1.8 million to $3 million. Spectacular view homes and estates start at around $2.5 million and go up to $4.5 million. There are no condos or town homes in Mission Canyon.
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Samarkand meant “the land of heart’s desire” in the archaic Persian tongue. It identified the fabulous Asian city where a mythical Queen Scheherazade spent her 1001 Arabian nights. In Santa Barbara, the melodic oriental name was first applied in 1920 to a deluxe Persian style hotel, formerly a boy’s school.
As the dominating landmark of a hilly, elevated neighborhood, the Samarkand gave its name to an area bounded on the east by Oak Park, on the north by Hollister Avenue (now De La Vina Street), on the west by a ranch boundary fence centered on modern Las Positas Road, and on the south by the old Coast Highway and the railroad. Samarkand is a delightful area of homes full of charm.
The area is predominantly single family homes, but there are a few condos, town homes and income properties located more on the peripheral boundaries. Samarkand is located close to prominent landmarks such as Earl Warren Showgrounds (concerts, fairs, rodeos), The Santa Barbara Golf Club and MacKenzie Park (baseball, Fiesta celebration). Samarkand is also located in very close proximity to great dining, breakfast places and coffee shops. The topography of the area is gently rolling hills with most homes having mountain views and some even peaks of the ocean.
Samarkand Real Estate values average around $2 million to $3.5 million. The larger estates command prices generally around $2.5 to $3.5 million. There are only a few condos or town homes in Samarkand proper.
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Santa Barbara’s main thoroughfare, State Street, which divides the city of Santa Barbara between East and West, begins at Stearn’s Wharf and continues for miles throughout the city. State Street itself is a microcosm of the entire city: filled with architectural beauty, performing arts and cultural centers (including the stately Arlington, Lobero and Granada Theaters and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art), numerous fine restaurants and cafes, and world class shopping from chic boutiques to modern malls (including the historic El Paseo, California’s first shopping center built in the 1920’s).
The downtown area is very walkable and gently slopes up away from the ocean with peak views of the mountains and ocean depending on location.
Downtown Real Estate values average around $1 million to $4 million. The downtown area is a true mixture of single family homes, condo and town home complexes, as well as multi unit developments. We also have a true varied mix of homes in the downtown area from older homes, to newer renovated homes, to chic newly constructed town homes and condos.
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The quiet neighborhood of Hidden Valley is located along Arroyo Burro Creek here in Santa Barbara. On the north side sits the 101 Freeway, with Hope Ranch and Arroyo Burro Creek to the South. Hidden Valley tends to have a unique micro climate that lends itself to being a little cooler than most other areas of Santa Barbara.
It is one of the “lesser known” neighborhoods here which is precisely what appeals to many of the locals that live there. If you do not know anyone in this area, then most likely you never come as it sits “out of the way”.
Within the Hidden Valley neighborhood there are two retirement homes, Vista Del Monte and Valle Verde. Hidden Valley itself is almost entirely developed, with the southern and eastern portions of the neighborhood being zoned and developed as single-family residential homes. In the northwesterly area you will find mainly R-2 developed properties consisting of duplexes and condos / town homes.
Most of the streets are wider streets with sidewalks and light elevation gains. It is a wonderful place to walk or run with almost zero through traffic. Most of the neighborhood toward the retirement homes has numerous mature trees and small open spaces.
Hidden Valley Real Estate values average around $1.3 million to $2.75 million. There is a small group of more expensive homes that sell around $3 to $4 million. Most of the town homes and condos sell in the $850,000 to $1.5 million price point. There are also a good amount of duplexes and triplexes in this area.
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The Hope area is a smaller, quaint, quiet, local, community feeling neighborhood tucked in next to San Roque, The Foothills and the upper State Street corridor. Residents here often talk about the family friendly vibe, the great schools, the peaceful atmosphere and walk-ability of the overall area.
The area has easy access to upper State Street while only being 5-7 minutes away from downtown Santa Barbara. Homes in the area started to be built in the 1930’s and 1940’s, but you do find several areas of newer built homes and communities in the last 20-30 years.
Numerous styles of homes are found in this area from Spanish and Mediterranean to Modern and Ranch style homes.
Hope Real Estate values average around $1.3 million to $2.5 million. The larger homes or homes with more land generally sell for around $2 million to $3 million with a few pockets of higher priced homes. Condos and town homes in this area tend to range in price from around $750,000 to $1.2 million.
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San Roque Gardens and Hitchcock are two separate (yet adjacent) smaller neighborhoods located near San Roque, uptown Santa Barbara and the State Street corridor. San Roque Gardens for many feels like an extension of San Roque, tucked in next to Adams School and the local feeling Santa Barbara muni golf course.
Many services for both communities are just a short stroll to State Street and The La Cumbre Shopping Center. Both areas are very delightful with most homes well kept. Neighbors seem to know each other quite well as there is not a huge amount of turnover. The overall area is great for walking and/or biking.
The topography of the area is gently rolling hills for San Roque Gardens, while Hitchcock tends to be on a flatter stretch of land. Many homes have mountain views while a few even have small peaks of the ocean.
San Roque Gardens – Hitchcock Real Estate values average around $1.4 million to $2.25 million. There are very few condos and town homes in this area.
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Bel Air Knolls is a very distinct, quiet Santa Barbara community located on a “private feeling” hilltop located between Las Positas Road, The Westside, and the back side of The Mesa. It is a community where you get the feeling that more than half the residents have lived there most of their lives.
Sometimes months will go by before a single new home comes on the market.
Because of its hilltop geography, many of the homes have varying views of the local Santa Ynez mountains or other hilltop areas around Santa Barbara. A few homes in the area are lucky to boast some ocean views as well.
Bel Air Knolls also backs up to the very popular Elings Park, which features numerous baseball and soccer fields, a BMX bike park, hiking/walking trails, playgrounds and picnic areas, wedding and event sites, as well as a take-off spot for local paragliding and hang gliding training. Within just a few minutes by car you can access Uptown Santa Barbara or the local beaches on The Mesa.
Due to its distinct location, there is very little commuter or general through-traffic outside of the homeowners themselves…thus giving it a more quiet family feeling neighborhood vibe. Additionally, all streets seem rather wide and have plentiful sidewalks. Most of the original track was built in the 1960’s and the majority of homes sit on decent sized lots.
The Bel Air Knolls Real Estate values average around $2 million to $4 million with the larger homes or view homes generally in the $3 to $4 million price point. There are no condos or town homes in Bel Air Knolls proper.
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The “Westside Story” of Santa Barbara is laid in our city’s first suburb to be initiated by Anglos rather than Hispanics; the Spanish genesis of the city was located on the Eastside. In 1850, when the United States annexed California to the Union, the Westside was open grazing range and farmland, turning marshy near the beach.
Today this area is solidly overlaid with urban development extending inland to the Goleta Valley, making it the most densely populated neighborhood in Santa Barbara. The earliest historical reference to the Westside came in 1793 when Captain George Vancouver, a British explorer-scientist, who was circumnavigating the globe, anchored the Discovery off West Beach and received permission for his sea-cook to chop stove-wood from the Mesa oak groves and refill his water tanks from a steep at the base of the Mesa bluffs near Pershing Park.
The Westside is relatively flat until it reaches the backside of the Mesa hills. Downtown is easily reached via walking or biking.
The Westside Real Estate values average around $1.2 to $2 million. There are some larger homes and estates that can go up to the $2 to 2.5 million price range that sit on the back side of The Mesa. Condos and town homes generally range in price from $700,000 to $900,000.
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The Lower Eastside and Eastside neighborhoods are 2 different neighborhoods that adjoin one another along the Milpas corridor here in Santa Barbara. The Lower Eastside neighborhood is mainly a mix of commercial and industrial uses, with a few scattered residential pockets here and there.
The Eastside neighborhood on the other hand has some commercial and industrial uses, but the majority of it is single family homes, duplexes, triplexes and small complexes. The majority of the existing residential structures here are simple wood frame cottages.
The heartbeat of this area is the Milpas corridor which runs from East Beach all the way up to The SB County Bowl. This long thoroughfare is filled with home improvement stores, numerous grocery options, small boutique shops and some of the best Mexican restaurants in town including La Super Rica and Los Agaves.
While the majority of homes are smaller and the area is denser feeling than most areas in Santa Barbara, there are pockets with larger homes…some even with ocean views.
The Eastside Real Estate values average around $1 to $1.75 million. Condos and town homes generally range in price from $750,000 to $1.2 million. Duplexes and triplexes tend to be more in the $1.2 to $2.5 million price point.
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Where do you start when talking about East Beach and West Beach areas here in Santa Barbara? So much does exist here. These two beaches span the entire coastline of what we all consider to be Santa Barbara proper. This roughly 2 mile stretch of sand begins at the Santa Barbara Bird Refuge / famous volleyball courts / Clark Estate at the south/east end and runs along all the way to The Harbor at the other end.
In between this you will find the very popular Stearn’s Wharf and all its’ restaurants and shops, The Cabrillo Bath House, the weekly arts and crafts festival lining the East Beach boardwalk, tourists biking and strolling along to see all the sights, locals running, biking, playing soccer, the fickle Sandspit…not to mention all the numerous water sports and fishing.
Additionally, it is home to the local favorite Funk Zone with all its’ restaurants, brew pubs, wine tasting opportunities and much more. Too much to mention…Oh ya…the gateway to our town…State Street which then runs from Stearn’s Wharf all the way up and through Santa Barbara. All throughout this area you will find shops, restaurants and numerous sights. In all, the East and West Beach neighborhoods in Santa Barbara is fun, alive and active.
With regards to East and West Beach real estate, most of this area is a mixture of older and newer condos, duplexes and triplexes, some bigger complexes and the random single family dwelling.
East and West Beach Real Estate values range on average from $1.2 million to $3.5 million. There are very few single family homes in this area. Condos and townhomes generally range from $800,000 to $3 million as well. There are some pockets of high end newer condos or renovated buildings with multiple units that can range in price generally anywhere from $2 million to $5 million.
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Located on the sea-cliff just outside the boundaries of Hope Ranch, Campanil Hill and Yankee Farm is a gorgeous private feeling neighborhood filled with larger homes and estates
Most of these homes have expansive views of the ocean and Channel Islands and sit on nicely landscaped parcels of .5 acre to 6 acre lots. The entire area is relatively small and sits on a gently sloped hill just outside the gates of Hope Ranch.
The Campanil Hill and Yankee Farm Real Estate values average around $3 million to $6 million. Spectacular view homes, estates and ocean front property start at around $4 million and can exceed this amount twofold or more. There are no condos or town homes in this area.
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The Santa Barbara Foothills is an area in town that does not have a true distinct boundary. For most, the heart of this area is everything above Foothill Road bordered by Highway 154 and Mission Canyon on either side. For others, the area extends all the way from The San Antonio Canyon Park area to Mission Canyon and Cielito.
Either way you think of it, The Santa Barbara Foothills are a large area north of Foothill Road with numerous canyons, wooded and grassy hills, hiking trails and dotted with some wonderful properties. Being higher up towards the mountains, the overall rolling topography is a warmer and dryer feeling climate, with temperatures often 10-12 degrees warmer than Santa Barbara proper.
The Santa Barbara Foothills boast all kinds of architecture from Modern / Contemporary, to French Normandy, to California Ranch style homes with many sitting on good sized acreage. Being a rather large area, homes do vary greatly in size and style.
Local popular spots are the hikes near and around Tunnel Canyon, The Stevens Park area and The San Marcos Foothills Nature Preserve.
Santa Barbara Foothills Real Estate values vary greatly from around $1.75 million to $4.5 million. Spectacular view homes (mountain and/or ocean) and homes with larger land parcels start at around $2.75 million and can exceed this amount twofold, threefold or more. There are no condos or town homes in The Santa Barbara Foothills area.
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Located in the foothills of Santa Barbara just above Foothill Road, Park Highlands offers an ideal location overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Goleta Valley, and the Santa Ynez Mountains. The oveall areas exudes a sort of private community feel, with many of the homes newer built. Many of the executive styles homes are custom built and set on larger lots, with architecture styles ranging from Mediterranean to Contemporary.
Park Highlands Real Estate values average around $2.5 million to $4 million with the larger homes or view homes generally in the $3 to $4.5 million price point.
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The Santa Barbara Annex area of Santa Barbara is one of the larger “neighborhoods” in the Santa Barbara area tucked in between Santa Barbara proper and Goleta. The area is often locally referred to as “Noleta”…not quite in Santa Barbara and not truly Goleta.
Being that it is rather large, there are several unique and distinct neighborhoods within the overall Annex. Some give you a strictly Santa Barbara Foothill feel such as up near San Antonio Creek and Park Highlands, while others more of a true suburbia feel. Other areas then sit on a wonderful mesa just above the Pacific Ocean.
Local popular spots are More Mesa along the ocean front with is numerous miles of hiking and biking trails, Tucker’s Grove and The San Antonio Canyon Park area. Being a rather large area, homes do vary greatly in size and style.
Santa Barbara Annex Real Estate values vary greatly depending on the exact area, but tend to average around $1.25 million to $2.75 million. The larger homes and/or homes with more land, ocean views, bluff top homes etc. tend to sell for around $2 million to $4 million. Condos and town homes range in price on average around $850,000 to $1.4 million.
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Rancho San Antonio is a quiet, higher end community located in the Santa Barbara Foothills. Many of the homes have expansive views of both the local mountains and The Pacific Ocean. This upscale neighborhood features many wonderful homes with spacious lots and varied archtectural styles...although there seem to be an abundance of Contemporary and Mediterranean designs.
Rancho San Antonio Real Estate values average around $2.5 million to $4.5 million.
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Cielito is a large area tucked in off the back side of The Riviera located at the base of The Santa Barbara Foothills. Residents here have easy access to the local Santa Ynez mountains, with all the numerous biking and hiking trails.
Local popular spots are Skofield Park, Rattlesnake Canyon, Tunnel Canyon and Parma Park. The overall area is rather rolling with many homes sitting on little knoll tops with varied views.
Most all the homes in Cielito have setting and mountain views, with some having solid ocean views both towards sunrise and/or sunset. All types of architectural styles are found in the houses around this area from Spanish and Mediterranean to Modern and Redwood Contemporary Glass homes.
Many of the homes here are larger for Santa Barbara standards and custom built, sitting on larger lots of 1/2 to 1 acre in general. The entire area has a unique “foothill feel”, but also has true easy access to town only about a 5-8 minute drive. The overall area also tends to be 10-12 degrees warmer than in Santa Barbara proper.
Cielito Real Estate values average around $2.5 million to $4 million. The larger homes and/or homes with more land and ocean views generally sell for around $2.5 million to $4.5 million. There are no condos and town homes in the Cielito area.
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