Closed listings: Since March 8th, there have been four homes in Santa Barbara sold on the Upper Eastside. They sold for between $799,000 and $1,300,000. One of the homes sold, for $799,000, was a unique craftsman style home at 764 Moreno Road. Situated at the base of the Riviera, the home provides ocean views from the Master Suite and the large deck over the two-car garage.

Click HERE to learn more about this listing and other homes in Santa Barbara that have been sold or listed for sale in the past two months.

Homes in Santa Barbara | Presented by Santa Barbara Realtors

Active listings: Since March 8th, twenty-nine new listings have been created for homes in Santa Barbara on the Upper Eastside. They range in price from $349,000 to $3,500,000 and sixteen already have sales pending. While this seems like a lot of activity, I should point out that eighteen of these new listings are at the newly constructed Bella Riviera condominium complex at 601 E. Micheltorena Street. Several of those units are still available, mostly the larger floor plans, priced from $695,000 to $925,000.

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Another of the incredible homes in Santa Barbara to recently come on the market is the meticulously restored Edwardian style home at 309 E. Valerio St. Offered at $2,795,000, this four bedroom, three bathroom home boasts beautiful hardwood floors throughout most of the house, charming woodwork around most of the windows and doors and four fireplaces. The gourmet kitchen is an ideal place for chef’s to prepare meals, while the covered brick patio provides ample space for relaxed entertaining.

Click HERE to learn more about this listing and other homes in Santa Barbara that have been sold or listed for sale in the past two months.

Homes in Santa Barbara | Presented by Santa Barbara Realtors

Homes in Santa Barbara | Presented by Santa Barbara Realtors

Homes in Santa Barbara | Presented by Santa Barbara Realtors

Do you have specific questions about any current listings in Santa Barbara, or specifically in the Upper Eastside 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 specific homes in Santa Barbara and other 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, as you search for homes for sale in Santa Barbara.

Closed listings: There have been no homes sold on the Riviera in the past month.

New listings: There are two new listings for houses for sale in Santa Barbara on the Riviera. They are priced at $1,998,700 and $8,295,000, and the less expensive home, at 2241 Stanwood Drive already has a sale pending. However, the French villa sitting on almost two acres at 931 Las Alturas Road above the Riviera is still available. The incredible six bedroom estate is made up of a four bedroom main house with a two bedroom guest house. The home has been lovingly restored to showcase its original 1928 splendor. The home, its large patio and the surrounding lush gardens and lawns all showcase stunning views of the mountains to the North and the ocean and islands to the South.

Click HERE to learn more about the houses for sale in Santa Barbara on the Riviera.

Houses for Sale in Santa Barbara | Presented by Santa Barbara Realtors

Houses for Sale in Santa Barbara | Presented by Santa Barbara Realtors

Houses for Sale in Santa Barbara | Presented by Santa Barbara Realtors

Click HERE to learn more about the houses for sale in Santa Barbara on the Riviera.

Do you have specific questions about any of the houses for sale in Santa Barbara on the Riviera 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 Riviera area listings and other homes for sale in Santa Barbara 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.

The Santa Barbara Riviera is one of the most desirable Santa Barbara home locations for prospective buyers and the top choice of our blog readers for the “top neighborhood” that locals wanted us to highlight with routine market updates. Homeowners on the Riviera experience the breathtaking views of the city and Pacific Ocean and residents can catch a stunning vista of the water as they drive along APS, as well as mountain views north from Foothill Road to Sycamore Canyon Road while driving through the backside of the Riviera. The majority of the Riviera is fairly steep, which provides the foundation for hundreds of mostly two and three-story custom homes tucked into the sloped landscape. While these homes command higher than average Santa Barbara real estate prices, there have been some excellent values as of late.

The Zia Group is working hard to bring some of the best deals available onto the Santa Barbara real estate market. This week, the Zia Group adds this upgraded condominium in the Singing Springs complex of Carpinteria, California. Unit #28 at 5455 8th Street has been recently refreshed with new cherry cabinets topped with granite counters in the kitchen, amidst premium stainless steel appliances. New paint, carpet and dual-pane windows and doors refresh other rooms of this single story condo. The Singing Springs complex includes a large common area with a pool and spa surrounded by a large patio, as well as several open grassy lawns. It is located within walking distance of the beach, and very near to the eclectic collection of shops and restaurants in downtown Carpinteria. It is listed at the great price of $410,000 in an effort to sell quickly.

Click HERE to see all available information about this new Zia Group Listing.

5455 8th Street # 28 | Presented by Zia Group Real Estate

5455 8th Street # 28 | Presented by Zia Group Real Estate

5455 8th Street # 28 | Presented by Zia Group Real Estate

5455 8th Street # 28 | Presented by Zia Group Real Estate

Click HERE to see all available information about this new Zia Group Listing.

Closed listings: In the past month, three Santa Barbara homes have sold in Goleta, ranging in price from $489,000 to $601,400.

Active listings: There are 58 new listings for Goleta area Santa Barbara homes. Of those, 22 have sales pending, leaving 36 newly active listings in Goleta. They range in price from $185,900 for a one bedroom, one bathroom condo to $1,795,000 for a three bedroom, three and a half bathroom home built less than 5 years ago on over a quarter of an acre. Obviously, Goleta supports a wide range of home styles, and neighborhoods within Goleta can be just as diverse. Today, I want to show you three homes located in the More Mesa area of Goleta.

Click HERE for more information about all Santa Barbara homes to come on the market in Goleta over the past month.

The first of these homes is at 4525 Atascadero Drive and is selling for $1,075,000. The ranch style home includes five bedrooms and three full bathrooms, all on over 1/3 of an acre. The home is in a quiet, desirable neighborhood in the Vieja Valley school district. The large back patio and yard, as well as a two car attached garage make this a great option for a family home.

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The second of the Santa Barbara homes in the More Mesa area is in a gated community, located at 935 Vista de Lejos Drive. The three bedroom, two and a half bathroom home is listed for $1,225,000. The home has been luxuriously upgraded, including an incredible kitchen, and luxurious master suite. The association provides access to a swimming pool, tennis court and club house.

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Listed for $1,050,000, the final home sits at 4609 More Mesa Drive. The six bedroom, three bathroom home a pool and spa, on a lot of over 1/3 acre. Built in 1961, the home features a remodeled kitchen and bathrooms. Hardwood floors are featured throughout much of the home, and the home boasts mountain views over the nearby bike/walking path.

Click HERE for more information about all Santa Barbara homes to come on the market in Goleta over the past month.

Santa Barbara Homes | Presented by Santa Barbara Realtors

Do you have specific questions about any of the Santa Barbara homes for sale in Goleta 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 downtown Santa Barbara homes 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.

Closed listings: In the past month, no San Roque area homes in Santa Barbara have been sold.

New listings: Since my last update on April 4th, six new listings have been created for homes in Santa Barbara in San Roque. Of those, three already have sales pending. The six homes are priced between $525,000 and $1,599,000.

The home at 549 N. La Cumbre road is a detached condo, offering the amenities of a planned-unit development, such as a pool and outdoor maintenance, without the usual shared walls. The two bedroom, two bath home is listed for $525,000.

Click HERE for more information to view this listing, as well as the other newly listed San Roque area homes in Santa Barbara.

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A second home is listed for $619,000 and sits at 3063 Paseo Tranquillo. The home is unique in that it provides a relatively inexpensive means of entry into one of Santa Barbara’s most popular neighborhoods. While the two bedroom, one bathroom home may look simple, it provides the sort of “blank slate” that is a great starting point for personalizing to your own taste. It also boasts mountain views and a large backyard.

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A third home is somewhat of a rarity in the San Roque area. Though situated amongst homes with smaller lots, the home at 3626 San Remo Drive includes 1.3 acres of land. The four bedroom, three bathroom home is for sale for $1,599,000.

Click HERE for more information to view this listing, as well as the other newly listed San Roque area homes in Santa Barbara.

Homes in Santa Barbara | Presented by Santa Barbara Realtors

Do you have specific questions about any homes in Santa Barbara in San Roque 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 San Roque area homes in Santa Barbara and other 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.

San Roque, Santa Barbara consistently draws the most interest from Santa Barbara home buyers. Quality-built homes, family friendly streets, and convenient access to excellent shopping and dining make it an ideal location for many. Residents enjoy close proximity to downtown Santa Barbara (approximately 5 minutes) but without the noise, traffic, and parking issues.

Few residential neighborhoods of Santa Barbara can boast the rich historical background of the San Roque. 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, Italianate and American Colonial), mostly built since 1925. Only half built up by 1940, the San Roque district filled in most of its home sites between 1955 and 1965. (San Roque History by Walker A. Tomkin)

Just on the heels of the previous Zia Group listing coming on the market and receiving 6 offers its first weekend, the Zia Group is pleased to add this new listing to the market. The two bedroom, one bathroom home at 1723 Robbins Street came on the market today at $579,000. The English cottage style home sits on a very desirable street on the west side of Downtown, just at the foot of the Mesa.

Click HERE to see all details of this new Zia Group listing.

1723 Robbins St | Presented by Zia Group Real Estate

The charmingly styled home boasts wood floors in most rooms, a fireplace in the Living Room, and updated Kitchen, formal Dining Room and a detached garage that has been finished as an Office or Bonus Room.

1723 Robbins St | Presented by Zia Group Real Estate

1723 Robbins St | Presented by Zia Group Real Estate

1723 Robbins St | Presented by Zia Group Real Estate

The large backyard is fenced, lending privacy to the perfect lawn for relaxation or play. The patio, accessed by French doors from the Dining Room, offers ample space for entertaining or simply enjoying the outdoors.

Click HERE to see all details of this new Zia Group listing.

The Zia Group has recently listed this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom condominium that is located conveniently to UCSB as well as many of Goleta’s best shops and restaurants. The unit itself is one of the largest in the complex, offering over 1,400 square feet in its two-story townhome layout. The home has been upgraded with dual-pane windows and laminate floors. It comes with a single car garage and additional storage space, as well as two large patios. Amenities of the complex include a pool, spa, gym, tennis court, greenbelt and playground. Priced at $399,000, the home is a great deal.

Click HERE to see all details of this new Zia Group listing, including photos of each room and the surrounding complex.

391 Cannon Green Unit C | Presented by Zia Group Real Estate

391 Cannon Green Unit C | Presented by Zia Group Real Estate

391 Cannon Green Unit C | Presented by Zia Group Real Estate

Closed listings: In the past month, one of the Santa Barbara homes for sale on the Mesa has sold. The three bedroom, two bathroom home at 225 San Clemente Street sold for $815,000.

Click HERE to view more details and all available photos of this property, or other recently listed homes on the Mesa.

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Active listings: Since March 28th, there have been ten Santa Barbara homes for sale listed in the Mesa area. Of those, four already have sales pending. Prices range from $339,000 for a two bedroom, one bathroom condominium to $1,850,000 for a three bedroom, two and a half bathroom home with ocean views. That home was built in 1958, but recently renovated, receiving green certification in the process. The upstairs master suite provides expansive ocean and island views from the bedroom, office and balcony.

Click HERE to view more details and all available photos of this property, or other recently listed homes on the Mesa.

Santa Barbara Homes for Sale | Presented by Santa Barbara Realtors

Santa Barbara Homes for Sale | Presented by Santa Barbara Realtors

Downstairs, the living room boasts beautiful wood beam ceilings while the kitchen features modern appliances and a large central island. Exit the home from any of the three sets of French doors that lend an open air feel to the living spaces, and you will find yourself on a large patio overlooking a manicured lawn surrounded by lush landscaping.

Santa Barbara Homes for Sale | Presented by Santa Barbara Realtors

Santa Barbara Homes for Sale | Presented by Santa Barbara Realtors

Do you have specific questions about any Santa Barbara homes on the Santa Barbara Mesa? 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 Mesa Santa Barbara Real Estate and other 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.

The Santa Barbara Mesa draws home buyers for multiple reasons, including ocean access, Shoreline Park, and the best weather patterns in all of Santa Barbara. The Mesa is split between relatively flat and hillside parcels, with many hillside homes on a gradual grade that provides stunning ocean views. All Mesa homeowners have immediate access to Shoreline Park, an approximately 15-acre bluff sitting above the Pacific Ocean. Finally, records show that winter temperatures are 10 to 12 degrees warmer than downtown Santa Barbara, and 10 to 12 degrees cooler in the summer.

The changes have been made to their Short Sale-handling software, but these are changes all prospective buyers of short sale properties in Santa Barbara should be aware of in the current climate. Along with any offer submitted for a Bank of America Short Sale property, the seller will also need to submit the following five forms:

• Purchase Contract including Buyer’s Acknowledgment and Disclosure
• IRS Form 4506-T
• Bank of America Short Sale Addendum, which includes the Agent Certification form
• Bank of America Third-Party Authorization Form
• HUD-1

The first four forms can be found at Bank of America’s Short Sale Resource Center. Although there may be different versions of several of these forms, the bank’s new streamlined procedures require that buyers use their approved variant from the website. The last form can be found on the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s website. The changes outlined here were made effective on April 14th.

If you have any questions about these changes to Bank of America’s Short Sale procedures, or any questions about short sales in general, please feel free to contact me at Daniel@theZiaGroup.com or by phone at (805) 637-7148. I am a Certified Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource and would love to help guide you through the process.

Earlier in the week, the Zia Group was pleased to bring this charming downtown cottage onto the market. Listed for $589,000, the recently remodeled two bedroom, one bath home is priced to sell quickly.

325 W. Sola | Presented by Zia Group Real Estate

The home is situated  conveniently to the downtown area, on a relatively quiet street tucked behind its white picket fence. The relaxed atmosphere begins on the inviting front porch. Inside, wood floors and a remodeled kitchen with cherry cabinets and granite counter tops provide for easy and functional living. Since most all the major systems have been updated, the peace of mind extends more than just skin deep.

325 W. Sola | Presented by Zia Group Real Estate

From the backyard, you hardly know that you are so close to downtown. The large yard is fenced and includes raised vegetable gardens and various fruit trees. It is a laid back atmosphere that provides privacy and a sense of being outside the city limits. Click HERE to view the full MLS listing details, including all pictures.

325 W. Sola | Presented by Zia Group Real Estate