Santa Barbara Real Estate Blog

For prospective Downtown Santa Barbara  home buyers, we are featuring the Santa Barbara listings sold  from November 1st through December 31st, 2011.

Closed Downtown Santa Barbara Listings: During the months of November and December 2011, 24 Santa Barbara listings closed ranging in price from $315,000 to $1,387,00.  This 2-story craftsman style home located at 1426 Bath Street, is one of the  Santa Barbara listings that is a great rental income property with the option for multiple rental units.  This home came on the market in the Spring of 2011 at $1,549,000 and closed in December for $1,300,000, at the higher end of the closed Santa Barbara listings.

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Santa Barbara Listings | Presented by Santa Barbara Realtors

Active Downtown Santa Barbara Listings: Since November 1st, 2011, 15 Santa Barbara listings have come on the Santa Barbara real estate market, ranging in price from $388,400 to $2,250,000.  This Spanish Revival townhouse in Paseo Bonito was built in 2007 and radiates the traditional Spanish style that is quintessential to historic Santa Barbara listings with import Mexican tile accents, Kiva-style fireplaces, 9-foot ceilings, antique reclaimed heart pine floors, and knotty alder doors.  There are currently no Santa Barbara listings quite like this Santa Barbara home that has the convenience of being centrally located to downtown, while still having plenty of room indoors with over 2,300 square feet and outdoors from the rooftop deck and private patio. Located at 745 Anapamu Street in the Roosevelt and Santa Barbara High School Districts, this Santa Barbara condominium came on the real estate market in November at $1,389,000.

Search all current Santa Barbara listings with our free MLS search tool on our Santa Barbara website using our free MLS search tool.

Santa Barbara Listings | Presented by Santa Barbara Realtors

Santa Barbara Listings | Presented by Santa Barbara Realtors

Santa Barbara Listings | Presented by Santa Barbara Realtors

Santa Barbara Listings | Presented by Santa Barbara Realtors

Downtown Santa Barbara is for the Santa Barbara buyer looking for accessibility. The Westside and Lower Eastside border State Street in downtown Santa Barbara and provide some of the best values in all of Santa Barbara, especially for investors looking for multi-family and mixed-used property. Residents of both areas have immediate access to multiple beaches, the wharf, downtown dining and shopping, the freeway, and more. Additionally, they are just minutes away from Goleta (10-15 minutes) to the north and Montecito to the south (5 minutes). Many single family and mutli-family homes in Downtown Santa Barbara have been featured on the Santa Barbara Real Estate Blog because of the extraordinary values we find in the Westside and Lower Eastside.

Do you have specific questions about any Downtown Santa Barbara listings 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 listings and 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.

For prospective home buyers interested in downtown houses for sale in Santa Barbara, here is the Downtown Santa Barbara real estate market update for September through November 2011.

Closed Downtown Homes: During the months of September through November 2011, 35 downtown Santa Barbara homes closed, ranging in price from $312,943 to $1,997,000.  There are some remarkable deals on houses for sale in Santa Barbara, and these priced to sell Santa Barbara homes come on the market all the time.  Among the many houses for sale in Santa Barbara during October, this charming home stood out on a large lot with just a short walk to Downtown Santa Barbara. Located at 2510 Chapala Street, this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath came on the market at $970,000 and sold for $980,000.

Click HERE to view all 35 Downtown houses for sale in Santa Barbara that closed between September and November.

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

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

Active Downtown Santa Barbara Homes: There are currently 56 downtown houses for sale in Santa Barbara, ranging in price from $325,000 to $4,750,000. Coming on the market just this week is this solar powered house for sale in Santa Barbara. The  town home listing features a contemporary Spanish style and has two bedrooms and 2 bathrooms ($399,990.00)

Click HERE to view the MLS listing information and photographs on these houses for sale in Santa Barbara.

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

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

Downtown Santa Barbara is for the Santa Barbara buyer looking for accessibility. The Westside and Lower Eastside border State Street in downtown Santa Barbara and provide some of the best values in all of Santa Barbara, especially for investors looking for multi-family and mixed-used property. Residents of both areas have immediate access to multiple beaches, the wharf, downtown dining and shopping, the freeway, and more. Additionally, they are just minutes away from Goleta (10-15 minutes) to the north and Montecito to the south (5 minutes). Many single family and mutli-family homes in Downtown Santa Barbara have been featured on the Santa Barbara Real Estate Blog because of the extraordinary values we find in the Westside and Lower Eastside.

Downtown Santa Barbara | Presented by: Santa Barbara Realtors

Do you have specific questions about any Downtown Santa Barbara home 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 home 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.

For prospective buyers looking into the homes in Santa Barbara on the Upper Eastside, here is the market update for October and November 2011.

Closed Upper Eastside Homes: During the months of October and November, three homes in Santa Barbara on the Upper Eastside closed, ranging in price from $405,000 to $867,000.  This home in Santa Barbara located off Garden Street and Arrellaga was originally listed at $979,000 and sold for $867,000.  Located just a few steps from Alice Keck Park, this lovely home was on the Santa Barbara real estate market for just under two months before going under contract.

Click HERE to view full Santa Barbara MLS listing details and photographs on this home in Santa Barbara as well as the other two Upper Eastside homes that closed during October and November 2011.

Homes in Santa Barbara | Presented by: Santa Barbara Realtors

Homes in Santa Barbara | Presented by: Santa Barbara Realtors

Active Upper Eastside Homes: There are currently eleven homes in Santa Barbara on the Upper Eastside that are on the Santa Barbara Real Estate Market, ranging in price from $549,950 to $3,700,000.  Located at 15 E. Islay Street, this free-standing condo is one of five bungalows and is a lovely home in Santa Barbara conveniently located near State Street in a quiet 20th century architecture with modern amenities.  This home on Islay is complete with a private patio, gardens, custom cabinetry, custom tile, a gourmet kitchen and cozy and ample indoor and outdoor living spaces.  Initially coming on the market at $749,950 this Upper Eastside home in Santa Barbara is now priced at $699,950.

Click HERE to view full Santa Barbara MLS listing details and photographs on this home in Santa Barbara as well as the other ten homes currently active in the Upper Eastside neighborhoods.

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 homes 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.

For prospective buyers interested in any of the Santa Barbara homes for sale located on the Mesa, here is the Santa Barbara Real Estate Market Update for September.

Closed Mesa Homes: During the month of September, 7 Santa Barbara homes closed on the Mesa, ranging in price from $450,000 to $1,550,000.   I would like to highlight one of the Santa Barbara homes for sale, this 4 bedroom, 3 bath, Contemporary Santa Barbara home that was built in 1996 and has been beautifully remodeled throughout the interior.  The new homeowners are sure to enjoy making memories from this Mesa home that overlooks the majestic Pacific Ocean. This is one of the Santa Barbara homes for sale that is a gem, which is obvious by it’s short time on the Santa Barbara Real Estate Market, coming onto the market in June and going under contract in July.

Search all current Santa Barbara homes for sale with our free MLS search tool on our Santa Barbara website using our free MLS search tool.

Santa Barbara Homes for sale | Presented by Santa Barbara Realtors

Santa Barbara Homes for sale | Presented by Santa Barbara Realtors

Santa Barbara Homes for sale | Presented by Santa Barbara Realtors

Active Mesa Homes:  Since September 1st, 12 Mesa homes have come on the Santa Barbara Real Estate Market, ranging in price from $499,000 to $1,595,000.  This Mesa townhouse lives like a quiet many of the Santa Barbara homes for sale, as it is surrounded by stately eucalyptus trees and other beautiful elements of nature.  This Mesa home lets in the beauty of it’s surroundings in through beautiful windows, and skylights accented by the recessed lighting and built-in book shelves.  Conveniently located near both Shoreline Park as well as downtown Santa Barbara.  Priced at $639,000 this Mesa townhouse is one that might be exactly what you’ve been searching for amongst all the Santa Barbara homes for sale.

Search all current Mesa Santa Barbara homes for sale with our free MLS search tool on our Santa Barbara website using our free MLS search tool.

Santa Barbara Homes for sale | Presented by Santa Barbara Realtors

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 for sale on the Mesa 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 any Santa Barbara homes for sale or 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.

The Santa Barbara Mesa draws homebuyers 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 Mesa has seen plenty of activity over the past 12 months, with multiple Mesa REOs (featured on the Santa Barbara Real Estate Blog) coming onto the market at below-market prices.

For prospective buyers looking at Santa Barbara homes in Mesa neighborhoods, here is the market update for July 2011.

Closed Mesa Santa Barbara Homes: During the month of July, three homes closed ranging in price from $749,000 to $1,075,000. Of these great Santa Barbara homes that closed, I would like to highlight a unique and absolutely breathtaking and cozy cottage built in 1930 considered “The Queen of the Moody Cottages,” located at 511 Miramonte Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109. Listed at $1,495000 in January of this year, it closed in July at $1,075,000.

Search all current Santa Barbara homes on the Mesa with our free MLS search tool on our Santa Barbara website using our free MLS search tool.

Santa Barbara Homes

Santa Barbara Homes

Active Mesa Santa Barbara Homes: There are currently 23 Santa Barbara homes either for sale or pending on the Santa Barbara Real Estate Market on the Mesa while 19 of these Santa Barbara homes are active listings awaiting your viewing.  Whether you have a family or are looking for a personal place of retreat or investment, here is a link to the current Santa Barbara homes for sale on the Mesa in Santa Barbara. This month I’ll be highlighting this Mesa home with epic views, high atop the Mesa, open and airy and spacious, this home is awaiting your nesting and ready to move in as it is in excellent condition. Coming in at 2,271 square feet, the Santa Barbara home was built in 1993 and from the sizable windows, the beauty and power of creation, not only does this home invite expansive ocean views but the Channel Islands are enjoyed from the windows and patios of this Mesa Home. This home is located at 1645 La Vista Del Oceano Drive and is sure to take your breath away and bring serenity and inspiration as you soak in the views from the spacious and airy interior and exterior.

Search all current Santa Barbara homes on the Mesa with our free MLS search tool on our Santa Barbara website using our free MLS search tool.

Santa Barbara Homes

Santa Barbara Homes

Click HERE to view all current homes for sale on the Mesa.

Do you have specific questions about Santa Barbara homes on the Mesa 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 the Mesa and other Santa Barbara homes 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.

Santa Barbara Homes

The Santa Barbara homes on the Mesa draws homebuyers 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.

For prospective buyers for Santa Barbara houses for sale in Mission Canyon, here the the Real Estate Market Update for June and July 2011.

Santa Barbara Houses for Sale

Closed Mission Canyon Santa Barbara Houses for Sale: During the months of June and July, three Santa Barbara houses for sale closed escrow in Mission Canyon ranging in price from under one million at $719,000-$2,180,000.  One of the homes, a 1914 Craftsmen Mission Canyon Estate tucked away in a sea of fruit trees and other trees native to Santa Barbara. This home was on the market for less than a month when it went under contract.

Search all current Santa Barbara houses for sale in Mission Canyon with our free MLS search tool on our Santa Barbara website using our free MLS search tool.

Santa Barbara Houses for Sale

Active Mission Canyon Santa Barbara Houses for Sale: There are currently 13 Mission Canyon Santa Barbara houses for sale at the time of this post.  I would like to highlight a warm and welcoming ranch style home located at 2280 Las Canoas Road nestled on 1 acre. This home is in the coveted Roosevelt School District and with 4 bedrooms and beautiful limestone and bamboo kitchen counter tops, it is ideal for both ends of the spectrum, a small family of one or two and ready to entertain or enjoy in serenity. Or a large family with a busy and active lifestyle as it is just minutes from downtown Santa Barbara, chores and errands would be a breeze. This home has been on the Santa Barbara Real Estate Market for less than a month and is listed at $1,295,000, competitively priced with the other Santa Barbara houses for sale.

Search all current Santa Barbara houses for sale in Mission Canyon with our free MLS search tool on our Santa Barbara website using our free MLS search tool.

Santa Barbara Houses for Sale

Santa Barbara Houses for Sale

Do you have specific questions about the Santa Barbara houses for sale on the Mission Canyon 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 Mission Canyon and other Santa Barbara houses for sale 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.

Mission Canyon is a tranquil and beautiful piece of Santa Barbara and is known for being the home of The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and its nearness to Mission Santa Barbara. Highway 192 runs through Mission Canyon and is the secondary option for those wishing to avoid the freeway between Goleta and Carpinteria. Most homes in the area fall into two categories. Many are tucked into the mountainside producing fantastic views from two-to-four stories, while others take advantage of peaceful and natural lots surrounded by mature trees and years of natural landscaping. With just under 3,000 residents and many multi-million dollar residences, volume for the Mission Canyon area is fairly low.

Santa Barbara Real Estate Economic Update | Zia Group

Housing remains reclusive despite the lowest mortgage rates in 2011:

The most recent information on U.S. housing market is that prices for homes nationwide continue to decline, and are now at the lowest levels in 9 years. At the same time, fixed mortgage rates slid for the seventh consecutive week, but the lowest rates of the year have done little to lift the struggling housing market. Mortgage rates track in nearly lockstep fashion the yield on the 10-year Treasury note, which has decline over fears that the economic rebound is floundering (again) and the economy is slowing down.

Reasons abound but higher energy prices are the principal reason given by talking heads on TV. Other explanation involved Tsunamis, Libya, Tornados, and Charlie Sheen.

Despite the lowest mortgage rates for the calendar year, most people are unable to take advantage of them because they can’t meet tougher lending requirements. And those who could afford to refinance likely did so last year, when rates fell to the lowest levels since the 1950′s.

Sales of new and previously occupied homes rose in April. But sales are well below healthy levels for the nation as a whole, in California, and in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. Waves of foreclosures have pushed prices down. Furthermore, an increasing pool of would-be home buyers are postponing their purchase, worried that homes prices have yet to hit bottom.

That said, Don’t Worry About SANTA BARBARA Housing Prices

Though U.S. aggregate home prices still appear to be falling, real estate is a regional issue, not a national one. There is not much change in housing values locally though the median price for this year is slightly lower than last year.

Santa Barbara Real Estate Economic Update | Zia Group

In Ventura County, the median selling value is about 3.5 percent lower. In Southern Santa Barbara County, prices are off only about 1 percent.

Prices are expected to remain flat until the glut of foreclosures for sale is reduced, firms start hiring in greater force, banks ease lending rules and the sense of urgency pushes more people to buy a house. In some markets, that could take years. In California, the recovery in housing is scheduled for this year because the average household size is at record levels and job creation is ramping up now.

Don’t Worry About the Stock Market

Yes, I know the Dow Jones Industrial Average has declined 4.8 percent since May 1st. But don’t worry. The June swoon is on. It’s more a typical or even traditional Wall Street correction after a huge bull run than the beginning of another crisis.

Granted however, the May jobs report was disappointing, with the private sector creating just 83,000 jobs (following stellar reports in February, March, and April). The report follows several other weak economic reports over the last week, prompting newspapers and TV commentators to suggest the possibility of a double dip recession.

General economic growth may experience a respite now but that’s not uncommon. There are few fundamental reasons why the economy would stall. Faster growth is slated for the rest of the year, including the creation of jobs and improvement in the housing markets as a result.

Santa Barbara Real Estate Economic Update | Zia Group

Update on New Loan Limits (Susan Schniepp and Kelly Marsh)

Barring Congressional action, Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan limits will revert back to loan limits determined under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act (HERA) for loans insured by FHA on or after October 1, 2011. As a result, FHA loan limits will likely decline in nearly all California counties. The potential new loan limits for local areas are as follows:

Santa Barbara would be reduced from $729,750 to $625,500 and Ventura would be reduced from $729,750 to $598,000.

(A big thank you to Kelly Marsh with Broad View Mortgage and local economist Mark Shneipp  for this information).

Do you have specific questions about 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 Hope Ranch 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.

During the month of June, the Santa Barbara homes for sale on the Riviera welcomed two new home owners to absolutely beautiful views and architectural masterpieces.

Search all current Santa Barbara homes for sale on the Riviera with our free MLS search tool on our Santa Barbara website using our free MLS search tool.

1021 Las Alturas Road, Santa Barbara, California 93103

652 E. Valerio Street, Santa Barbara, California 93103

Santa Barbara Homes For Sale

With spectacular views, the warmth of the mountains and distinct and strong architecture, these six Riviera Santa Barbara homes for sale have come on the market this past month. Walking through this newly constructed Spanish Mediterranean home, your eye will not cease to take in views of the Santa Barbara Harbor, Islands, Ocean and Santa Ynez Mountains. Offering space to breathe, this Mediterranean Riviera home offers 3 total bedrooms, 2 of which are Master Suites, the beautiful architecture and views complete this home with a spacious 3.500 square feet.

Search all current Santa Barbara ranches in Hope Ranch with our free MLS search tool on our Santa Barbara website using our free MLS search tool.

Some of the Riviera Santa Barbara homes for sale:

47 Rincon Vista Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

1229 Viscaino Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

1717 Mira Vista Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Santa Barbara Homes for Sale

Santa Barbara Homes for Sale

Santa Barbara Homes for Sale

Do you have specific questions about the Riviera real estate market and these Santa Barbara homes for sale? 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 Hope Ranch and other Santa Barbara homes for sale 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.

Santa Barbara Homes for Sale

The Santa Barbara Riviera is one of the most desirable Santa Barbara home locations for prospective home buyers looking at Santa Barbara homes for sale and the top choice of our blog readers poll 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 vistas of the water as they drive along APS (a locals abbreviation shortened from the street’s name Alameda Padre Serra), as well as mountain views north 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 Santa Barbara homes for sale command higher than average real estate prices, there have been some excellent values as of late.

For prospective buyers looking at the beautiful Mesa Santa Barbara Realestate for a new home, here is  the Zia Group’s updated information for May market activity:

Santa Barbara Realestate

Santa Barbara Realestate Mesa Homes Sold: During the month of May, 6 homes on the Mesa closed. These Mesa homes ranged in price from $350,000-$1,803,000.

Search all current Santa Barbara realestate on the Mesa with our free MLS search tool on our Santa Barbara website using our free MLS search tool.

213 La Plata, Santa Barbara, California  ::  $1,253,875

1199 Harbor Hills Dr, Santa Barbara, California  ::  $1,803,000

Santa Barbara Realestate

Santa Barbara Realestate Mesa Homes Active: There are over 30 Santa Barbara realestate properties active or pending on the Mesa Real Estate Market at the time of this post, ranging in price from $375,000 to $3,595,000.

Search all current Santa Barbara realestate on the Mesa with our free MLS search tool on our Santa Barbara website using our free MLS search tool.

80 Skyline Circle, Santa Barbara, California  ::  $669,000

2122 Red Rose Way, Santa Barbara, California  ::  $799,000

1220 Shoreline Drive, Santa Barbara, California  ::  $1,950,000

Santa Barbara Realestate

Santa Barbara Realestate

Do you have specific questions about the Santa Barbara realestate 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 Mesa homes and other Santa Barbara realestate 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 Realestate 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 Mesa has seen a significant amount of activity over the past 12 months, with multiple Mesa REOs (featured on the Santa Barbara Real Estate Blog) coming onto the market and selling quickly.

For prospective home buyers looking into Real Estate Santa Barbara Hope Ranch, here is a list of the current market activity for the month of May 2011:

Real Estate Santa Barbara Hope Ranch Home Sales: Three breathtaking estates part of real estate Santa Barbara each offer room to breathe as one of them sits nestled on around 3 acres. These Hope Ranch Estates sold from $1,760,000-$2,100,000.

Search all current Real Estate Santa Barbara in Hope Ranch with our free MLS search tool on our Santa Barbara website using our free MLS search tool.

4692 Via Bendita, Santa Barbara, California  ::  $2,100,000

940 Canon Road, Santa Barbara, California  ::  $1,760,000

425 Via Hierba, Santa Barbara, California  ::  $1,995,000

Real Estate Santa Barbara

Active Real Estate Santa Barbara Hope Ranch Estates: Almost 30 Hope Ranch Estates are Active or Pending on the Real Estate Santa Barbara market as of this post. These Hope Ranch Homes range in price from $1,350,000 to $24,500,000. To view the Real Estate Santa Barbara details for these homes follow the information below:

Search all current Real Estate Santa Barbara in Hope Ranch with our free MLS search tool on our Santa Barbara website using our free MLS search tool.

734 Monte Drive, Santa Barbara, California  ::  $1,595,000

1450 Estrella Drive, Santa Barbara, California  ::  $1,850,000

4672 Via Roblada, Santa Barbara, California  ::  $3,350,000

Real Estate Santa Barbara

Real Estate Santa Barbara

Do you have specific questions about the Hope Ranch real estate Santa Barbara 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 Hope Ranch 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.

Hope Ranch Real Estate Market Update | The Zia Group

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 feeling to the rest of the community. There is also a stunning golf course, clubhouse, and a private beach and park for the neighborhood. 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 Hope Ranch lots and houses on busier parts of the neighborhood. Many Hope Ranch homebuyers purchase the home for the “lot” value alone, while others purchase to obtain the many charming features and extensive remodel.