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For prospective buyers looking at a Santa Barbara homes on the Mesa, here is the current real estate market update for February 2012.

Closed Mesa homes: There has been one home sold on the Mesa since the beginning of the new year.  The updated contemporary craftsman on Westwood Drive came on the market on January 11th at $859,000 and sold only 12 days later for $850,000–a testament to the desirability of Santa Barbara homes on the Mesa.  The house sits on just over a quarter of an acre and features many new and updated features, both functional and cosmetic.

Click HERE to view full Santa Barbara MLS listing details and photographs for each of the closed and available Mesa Santa Barbara homes.

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Currently Active Santa Barbara homes on the Mesa:  There are currently 15 active listings for Santa Barbara homes on the Mesa, ranging in price from $679,000 to $3,295,000.  One of these Santa Barbara homes that has recently come on the market is at 1585 Vista De La Oceana Drive.  It is currently priced at $2,895,000 and has exquisite ocean and island views.  Features include an infinity edge pool, a gourmet kitchen, an open floor plan and many fine finishes and fixtures throughout.

Click HERE to view full Santa Barbara MLS listing details and photographs for each of the closed and available Mesa Santa Barbara homes.

Santa Barbara Homes | Presented by Santa Barbara Realtors

Another of the incredible Santa Barbara homes currently for sale on the Mesa is this two-story craftsman home at 352 Oliver Drive.  With wide-plank flooring, a pecan hardwood staircase and oak post and picket bannister, maple built-in cabinets and wood and aluminum craftsman style casement windows, the home has beautiful woodwork throughout that really sets it apart from other Santa Barbara homes.  The charm of this craftsman exists in details such as a claw-foot tub as well as a glass and tile shower in the master bathroom and a peaceful slate tile patio.

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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 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 a Santa Barbara estate in Hope Ranch, here is the current real estate market update for December 2011.

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 Santa Barbara 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 estate came on the Santa Barbara real estate market in January of 2011 for $2,100,000 and sold for $1,400,000.

Click HERE to view full Santa Barbara MLS listing details and photographs on each Santa Barbara estate.

Santa Barbara Estate | Presented by Santa Barbara Realtors

Santa Barbara Estate | Presented by Santa Barbara Realtors

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 estate are dramatic and beautiful, yet extremely livable.

Click HERE to view full Santa Barbara MLS listing details and photographs on this Santa Barbara estate as well as the other newly listed Hope Ranch homes.

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 Estate 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.

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.

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

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 buyers looking at homes for sale in Santa Barbara, here is the Riviera market update for December 2011:

Closed Riviera Homes: These were homes for sale in Santa Barbara on the beautiful Riviera that closed during December.  These unique homes for sale in Santa Barbara each have their own beautiful Riviera feel and range in price from $575,000 to $2,600,000.  This charming Riviera home came on the market at the end of July for $849,000 and closed in December at $730,000.  Located at 968 Medio Road on a private lot at the end of a cul-de-sac, this is one of the many homes for sale in Santa Barbara on the Riviera with beautiful ocean and city views.

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

Homes for Sale in Santa Barbara | Closed Riviera Homes

Active Riviera Homes: While there are 24 homes for sale in Santa Barbara on the beautiful Riviera, only one Santa Barbara home came on the market during December 2011. On December 7th, this classic Monterey cottage came on the market at $1,459,000 and is one of the beautiful homes for sale in Santa Barbara on the Riviera with breathtaking ocean, city, harbor, and coastline views.  This Riviera home is located at 1535 Paterna Road, at the end of a highly coveted road on the Riviera and nestled on nearly half an acre that hides it away for great potential for estate-like grounds.

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

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

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

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

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

Do you have specific questions about any of the homes 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 San Roque 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.

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

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.

For prospective buyers interested homes in Santa Barbara in the San Roque neighborhoods, here is the market update for December 2011:

Closed San Roque Homes: During the month of December, 11 homes in Santa Barbara closed in San Roque, ranging in price from $465,000 to $1,150,000.  Among these homes in Santa Barbara is this lovely, remodeled San Roque California Cottage located at 3635 San Pablo Lane.  This San Roque home is surrounded by serene and majestic mountain view whether from the large windows indoors or the south-facing brick patio or private master bedroom patio.  There have been some exceptional homes in Santa Barbara on the market in the last 6 months, but this San Roque home makes the top list as it came on the market at $950,000 and closed just over 6 months later for $930,000.

Search all current San Roque homes in Santa Barbara with our free MLS search tool on our Santa Barbara website using our free MLS search tool.

Homes in Santa Barbara | Presented by Santa Barbara Realtors

Active San Roque Homes:  During the month of December, three homes in Santa Barbara in San Roque came on the Santa Barbara Real Estate Market, ranging in price from $679,000 to $810,000.  While many homes in Santa Barbara boast the Spanish charm the is historic to this region, this 1925 Spanish style home located at 485 Paseo Del Descanso is charming and cozy with hardwood floors throughout, a fireplace in the living room, and a large deck off the dining room for leisure and entertaining.  This San Roque home located in the esteemed Peabody school district, comes on the market at $679,000.

Search all current San Roque homes in Santa Barbara with our free MLS search tool on our Santa Barbara website using our free MLS search tool.

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 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 homes in Santa Barbara 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.

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)

For home buyers interested in Santa Barbara listings on the beautiful Mesa of Santa Barbara, here is the market update for November 2011:

Closed Mesa Homes:  During the month of November, 6 Santa Barbara listings on the Mesa closed ranging in price from $637,000 to $1,850,000.  This Mesa home is one of Santa Barbara listings that came on the market over a year ago at $2,295,000 and sold during November at $1,850,000.  The large gourmet kitchen is complete with a Dacor stove and oven, Bosch washer, walk-in pantry, while french doors open from the living room to the patio of this home on a quiet Mesa cul-de-sac.
Search all current Mesa Santa Barbara homes with our free MLS search tool on our Santa Barbara website using our free MLS search tool.

Santa Barbara Properties | Presented by Santa Barbara Realtors

Santa Barbara Properties | Presented by Santa Barbara Realtors

Active Mesa Homes:  During the month of November, 8 Santa Barbara properties on the Mesa came on the market.  These homes range in price from $299,00 to $1,357,000.  Though activity for Santa Barbara properties often takes a break around the holidays, that did not stop these unique and fabulous Santa Barbara properites from coming on the market including this 5 bedroom Mesa home in prime location with Elings Park at the end of the street.  This Mesa home is approximately 3,000 square feet with a master apartment over the garage and serene yet invigorating ocean views, quite large in comparison with the other Santa Barbara properties currently available.

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

Santa Barbara Properties | Presented by Santa Barbara Realtor

Santa Barbara Properties | Presented by Santa Barbara Realtors

Do you have specific questions about any Santa Barbara listings 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 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.

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 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 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.