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For prospective Santa Barbara home buyers looking for a Santa Barbara estate to meet their needs, here is the current Hope Ranch real estate market update for December, 2011. If you have any questions about these or other Santa Barbara listings, please contact Daniel Zia by phone at (805) 637-7148, or by email: daniel@theziagroup.com

Closed Hope Ranch Homes: During the month of December this mid-century Santa Barbara estate located at 4495 Via Abrigada closed at $5,500,000 after coming on the Santa Barbara real estate market in August of 2010 at $7,250,000.  This estate, on almost 4 acres, gives the feeling of being on top of the world with the panoramic ocean, island, city and mountain views.  Along with this home, this Santa Barbara estate located at 1450 Estrella Drive also closed in Hope Ranch during December.  This ranch style Santa Barbara home came on the Santa Barbara real estate market in January of 2011 for $2,100,000 and sold for $1,400,000.

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Active Hope Ranch Homes:  Since December 1st, three homes have come on the Santa Barbara real estate market in Hope Ranch. This Santa Barbara estate, designed by Don Nulty, is located at 405 Via Hierba; privately hidden away and immaculately landscaped on 1.8 acres yet still close to La Cumbre Country Club, shopping, schools and the beach.  The hardwood floors, three fire places, open beamed trussed ceilings, marble surfaces and custom cabinetry this Santa Barbara property are dramatic and beautiful, yet extremely livable.

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Santa Barbara Estate | Presented by Santa Barbara Realtors

Santa Barbara Estate | Presented by Santa Barbara Realtors

Santa Barbara Estate | Presented by Santa Barbara Realtors

Santa Barbara Estate | Presented by Santa Barbara Realtors

Santa Barbara Estate | Presented by Santa Barbara Realtors

Hope Ranch Santa Barbara is an exclusive enclave of homes near the beach that also offers close proximity to downtown and shopping and dining. There are roughly 500 homes, all of which have larger parcel sizes, most of which are over 1 acre. The homes are nestled into the landscaping and miles and miles of horse trails in such a way that you achieve maximum privacy while still having somewhat of a connected feel to the rest of the community. There is also a stunning golf course, clubhouse, and a private beach and park for the neighborhood, as well. Properties sell for $1,400,000 to $40,000,000, and not a single property has sold for less than that in the last handful of years, even the smaller lots and houses on busier parts of the neighborhood. Many Hope Ranch home buyers purchase the home for the “lot” value alone, while others purchase to obtain the many charming features and extensive remodeling.

Do you have specific questions about any Santa Barbara home in Hope Ranch on the Santa Barbara real estate market? Contact Daniel Zia and the Zia Group team by email (Daniel@ZiaGroup.com), phone (805-637-7148), or on Facebook with your questions or to set up a viewing appointment. Our team can provide customized services, help you navigate the Santa Barbara MLS and set up a customized email-based home search for you to track a specific Hope Ranch Santa Barbara estate another Santa Barbara properties at your leisure. Thank you for visiting the Santa Barbara Real Estate blog and we look forward to serving you and your real estate needs.