Carpinteria
About 10 minutes to the east (The 101 Freeway south) of downtown Santa Barbara lies the Carpinteria Valley, located in the southeast corner of Santa Barbara County. Carpinteria is a little piece of coastal paradise with a splendid natural setting that still possesses a very desirable small town charm. Dozens of antique stores, small shops and cafes are clustered along the main street of Carpinteria, which ends directly on to one of the safest beaches in all of California.
Carpinteria is home to a world destination surfing area off Rincon Point and has more than its share of beautiful beaches such as Carpinteria State Beach, Sandyland Cove, Sand Point Road, Santa Claus Beach and Padaro Lane. It also boasts wonderful parks, popular schools and many year round recreational activities. Carpinteria is also home to many nurseries, some of which are open to the public and offer a tremendous variety of lovely fresh flowers and plants to discriminating buyers. Most of Carpinteria is relatively flat until it reaches the Foothills making the area a pleasurable place to walk and ride bikes.
Santa Barbara and its world-class shopping, dining, cultural and recreational amenities are all within a 7-10 minute drive.
Carpinteria Real Estate values average around $400,000 to $2 million. Spectacular view homes, estates and ocean front property start at around $1.5 million and can exceed this amount fivefold, tenfold or more…
If you are interested in real estate here in Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, Montecito and our surrounding areas, as well as any other aspects of life here, please don’t hesitate to contact Kevin Schmidtchen at Sotheby’s Int’l Realty.
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Pros and Cons of Buying Foreclosures in Santa Barbara, Carpinteria and Goleta CA.
February 7th, 2010 Categories: Carpinteria, Foreclosures & Bank Owned, Goleta, Santa Barbara
As a home buyer in today’s market here in Santa Barbara, Goleta and Carpinteria, you may be able to get “deals” on 
foreclosures, but buying foreclosures can be risky as well. If you are looking at foreclosures as an option for a home purchase, it is crucial to understand the many potential cons associated with the one obvious “pro” of buying a foreclosure.
First, there are a few definitions of properties that are generally thrown around and become universally known as “foreclosures.” A “pre-foreclosure” for example is a home which is in danger of falling into foreclosure, but is still owned by the homeowner. An example is simply a homeowner that has stopped making payments and has received a notice of default. A true “foreclosure” is a property that has already been repossessed by a creditor or a lender to recover the amount owed on it and is being put on the open market. These foreclosures can be bought at either an auction or later on the open market as “bank-owned properties” (REO properties) from a lender.
The Obvious “Pro” of Buying a Foreclosure in Santa Barbara
The obvious potential to purchase a home at a lower-than-market-value price. DONE! That is that.
Banks are often willing to offer foreclosures at a discount simply because the longer they hold onto these properties, the more it will cost them in terms of taxes, maintenance, etc. Here in the Santa Barbara area, foreclosures can be found at all price points (starter homes, luxury homes, etc.), but the vast majority are situated in the lower end price range from about $250,000 to $750,000.
Some of The Not So Obvious Cons to Buying a Foreclosure in Santa Barbara
- Since “good” foreclosures can sometimes be offered at significant discounts, you will almost undoubtedly face steep competition and bidding from other buyers. In a town such as Santa Barbara, often these buyers are all cash and are tough to beat. But this is not always the case.
- If you buy a foreclosed home at an auction, you may also find yourself in a situation that you have to pay cash (that day!) and may not be able to do proper inspections of the home before purchasing.
- Not all lenders offer loans for distressed properties.
- Many foreclosures need serious and costly repairs. This, I personally think is the most important aspect that needs to be understood. I think many buyers (especially first time home buyers) are truly unaware of the costs to repair and update a home that needs “work”. I also believe that many uneducated real estate agents do not properly/can not properly inform their clients of these costs. Too often I hear Realtors and prospective buyers looking at general fixers and foreclosures that need a good amount of “work” and saying comments such as “But if you get this at $650,000, then all you need to do is throw in $50,000 to $60,000 and you are done.” In reality this $50,000 to $60,000 is almost always $100,000 to $120,000, if not more, plus the added stress, plus carrying cost, plus enormous amounts of time etc.
- Foreclosures tend to sit vacant for periods of time and have been neglected which can lead to major maintenance issues.
- Sometimes foreclosure buyers themselves have to start eviction proceedings and pay legal fees to get the previous tenants/owners out of the home.
- Often foreclosures are bundled around other foreclosures and thus the neighborhood home values are very depressed and will take longer to rebuild.
- Etc.
I encourage anyone who has the interest in looking at foreclosures to do so. Just be educated and hopefully work with an agent that understands the realities of these properties as well as the true reality of costs to fix up homes that need “work”.
Further Reading:
- Any Luxury Homes in Foreclosure in Montecito CA?
- How is the Hope Ranch Real Estate Market Holding Up with Short Sales and Foreclosures?
- How to Find All the Goleta and Carpinteria CA Short Sale and Foreclosure Statistics
- Any Great Short Sale Opportunites in Santa Barbara and Goleta CA
- Strategies to Buying a Home in Foreclosure Here in Santa Barbara CA
- Potential Negatives to Buying Santa Barbara Homes in Foreclosure
- Any Great Deals on Homes in Foreclosure in Santa Barbara
- Search the Santa Barbara MLS and More
- Santa Barbara Real Estate Voice…Your Online Real Estate Resource
For information on Real Estate here in Santa Barbara, Montecito and/or our surrounding areas, as well as any other aspects of life in our area, please don’t hesitate to contact Kevin Schmidtchen at Sotheby’s Int’l Realty.
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The Top 10 Most Expensive Homes Sold in Carpinteria CA. in 2009
November 2nd, 2009 Categories: Carpinteria, Market Statistics / Updates
Year to date, here is a list of the top 10 most expensive real estate properties sold in Carpinteria CA. 
- 3447 / 3445 Padaro Lane, Carpinteria CA., 93013. Sold for $6,350,000. A true beach house located directly on the sand in a wonderful part of Padaro Cove. Large expansive wooden deck, wonderful view windows that bring the outdoors inside. There is a detached private 2 bedroom guest home. Newer landscape, outdoor shower, newer carpet and paint. A true Beach Home ready for new owners.
- 3284 Beach Club Road, Carpinteria CA., 93013. Sold for $6,100,000. A very private hideaway tucked away at the coveted cove on Beach Club Rd. This wonderful home offers tremendous views of the ocean & mountains. A charming beachfront 2 bedroom home plus loft is for the first time on the market. A magical cottage offers a special ambiance in which to enjoy dramatic sunrises, dining al fresco, & the comfortable luxury of seaside living only minutes from Montecito and Santa Barbara.
- 168 Rincon Point Road, Carpinteria CA., 93013. Sold for $5,500,000. A Beachfront Home at The Rincon. Located just south of Santa Barbara and on the sand in the coveted gated “Rincon Beach Colony”, well known for its world-class surfing point. A Cape Cod style home offering ocean views from almost every room. A total of 3 bedrooms, 4 baths plus a studio and bath over the detached garage. A True magical getaway to an ocean lover’s paradise.
- 196 Rincon Point Road, Carpinteria, CA., 93013. Sold for $3,700,000. This incredible 1950’s beach retreat is located at the world famous Rincon Point, with gorgeous views of the ocean and the creek. Located just off the beach but with direct white water views and easy beach access, this property is filled with refreshing cool breezes and a peaceful setting.
- 4973 El Carro Lane, Carpinteria, CA., 93013. Sold for $1,050,000. A newly constructed elegant single family home located on the mountain side of Carpinteria, one of California’s most enchanting small beach towns. Numerous upgraded / modern amenities throughout including wood floors, granite, tile, crown molding, voluminous ceilings, Kitchen Aid appliances & more. Beautifully landscaped yards w/accent pavers & colored concrete driveway, patios, front porch & walkways.
- 4886 El Carro Lane, Carpinteria, CA., 93013. Sold for $1,050,000. A newly constructed elegant single family home located on the mountain side of Carpinteria, one of California’s most enchanting small beach towns. Numerous upgraded / modern amenities throughout including wood floors, granite, tile, crown molding, voluminous ceilings, Kitchen Aid appliances & more. Beautifully landscaped yards w/accent pavers & colored concrete driveway, patios, front porch & walkways.
- 138 Toro Canyon Road, Carpinteria, CA., 93013. Sold for $1,050,000. A truly beautifully remodeled & incredibly spacious 4,500 sf 4 bed, 3 bath home located on a very usable .4 acre site at the bottom on Toro Canyon Rd. A newer kitchen w/ granite counters, roughly 8 yr old family rm/loft addition w/ 19ft ceilings, 2 fireplaces, spacious master w/ beautiful built in shelving, 2 different heat systems, A/C, dual pane windows, 3 car garage & more.
- 5566 Retorno Street, Carpinteria, CA., 93013. Sold for $1,000,000. Classic Conch Loma beach area home, located just a few blocks from the beach, trails and bluffs. This home has never been offered for sale in the MLS and has been extremely well maintained by its owner. Abundant natural light, cozy living room with fireplace and a large deck for entertaining and enjoying the mature private gardens . Oak floors under the carpet and newer roof.
- 4249 El Carro Lane , Carpinteria, CA., 93013. Sold for $920,000. A newly constructed elegant single family home located on the mountain side of Carpinteria, one of California’s most enchanting small beach towns. Numerous upgraded / modern amenities throughout including wood floors, granite, tile, crown molding, voluminous ceilings, Kitchen Aid appliances & more. Beautifully landscaped yards w/accent pavers & colored concrete driveway, patios, front porch & walkways.
- 4382 El Carro Lane, Carpinteria, CA., 93013. Sold for $880,000. A newly constructed elegant single family home located on the mountain side of Carpinteria, one of California’s most enchanting small beach towns. Numerous upgraded / modern amenities throughout including wood floors, granite, tile, crown molding, voluminous ceilings, Kitchen Aid appliances & more. Beautifully landscaped yards w/accent pavers & colored concrete driveway, patios, front porch & walkways.
Further Reading:
- Carpinteria CA Luxury Real Estate Sales Statistics - Through Sept 15, 2009
- Things to do in Carpinteria CA
- Looking for a Qualified and Ethical Real Estate Agent in Santa Barbara CA?
- The Oceanfront Area - General Description and Information
- Santa Barbara Photo Tour
For information on Real Estate here in Santa Barbara, Montecito and/or our surrounding areas, as well as any other aspects of life in our area, please don’t hesitate to contact Kevin Schmidtchen at Sotheby’s Int’l Realty.
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How to Find All the Goleta and Carpinteria CA. Foreclosures and Short Sales Statistics
October 12th, 2009 Categories: Carpinteria, Foreclosures & Bank Owned, Goleta
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Here are the latest statistics on short sales and foreclosures in both Goleta and Carpinteria CA.
Carpinteria Foreclosures - 2009 year to date
- In Carpinteria CA., year to date there have been 28 bank owned / foreclosures that have come to market.
- Roughly 10% of all listings in Carpinteria year to date have been foreclosures.
- The lowest sale was a 2 beds 1 bath mobile home that sold for $60,000.
- The highest sale was a 5 beds 3 baths home located at 5427 Cameo Road that sold for $700,000.
- Currently there are 6 Active foreclosures for sale in Carpinteria CA.
Carpinteria Short Sales - 2009 year to date
- In Carpinteria CA., year to date there have been 37 short sales that have come to market.
- Roughly 14% of all listings in Carpinteria year to date have been short sales.
- The lowest sale was a 3 beds 2 baths mobile home that sold for $112,000.
- The highest sale was a 5 beds 2 baths home located at 4585 El Carro Lane that sold for $555,000.
- Currently there are 11 Active short sales for sale in Carpinteria CA.
Goleta Foreclosures - 2009 year to date
- In Goleta CA., year to date there have been 62 bank owned / foreclosures that have come to market.
- Roughly 8% of all listings in Goleta year to date have been foreclosures.
- The lowest sale was a 1 bed 1 bath condo located at 5512 Armitos Avenue #45 that sold for $190,500.
- The highest sale was a 5 beds 4 baths home located at 4821 Rhoads Avenue that sold for $725,000.
- Currently there are 6 Active foreclosures for sale in Goleta CA.
Goleta Short Sales - 2009 year to date
- In Goleta CA., year to date there have been 62 short sales that have come to market.
- Roughly 8% of all listings in Goleta year to date have been short sales.
- The lowest sale was a 2 beds 1 bath condo located at 7386 Calle Real #18 that sold for $290,000.
- The highest sale was a 4 beds 2 baths home located at 5258 Calle Barquero that sold for $750,000.
- Currently there are 12 Active short sales for sale in Goleta CA.
As the statistics show, most all of our short sales and foreclosures seem to be happening in the entry level markets under the $700,000 price point.
Further Reading:
- The Secret of Santa Barbara Foreclosures
- Any Luxury Homes in Foreclosure in Montecito CA?
- Santa Barbara Area Photo Tour
- Any Great Deals on Homes in Foreclosure
- Potential Negatives to Buying Santa Barbara Homes in Foreclosure
- Are Short Sales a Good Path to Santa Barbara Real Estate Ownership?
- Any Great Short Sale Opportunities in Goleta and Santa Barbara CA.?
- Little Known Advantages of Blogging Realtor in Santa Barbara and Montecito CA.
- Looking for a Qualified and Ethical Real Estate Agent in Santa Barbara CA?
For information on Real Estate here in Santa Barbara, Montecito and/or our surrounding areas, as well as any other aspects of life in our area, please don’t hesitate to contact Kevin Schmidtchen at Sotheby’s Int’l Realty.
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Carpinteria CA. Luxury Real Estate Sales - Statistics Through Sept 15th, 2009
September 16th, 2009 Categories: Carpinteria, Luxury Real Estate, Market Statistics / Updates
Here and there I am proposed various questions from clients about the luxury market here in Carpinteria CA., such as where are the most famous homes located and/or what is the most expensive home to sell this year or any year for that matter. Many times though it is as “simple” as what is the true definition of luxury real estate here in the Carpinteria area. The answer is that there is no exact definition of luxury real estate and this varies greatly depending on the circumstances, whom you talk to, location in our town etc. But in order to provide some statistics, I am going to break it down with price being the simple parameter.
– Thus for our purposes here, I am going to refer to the luxury market here in Carpinteria as any sale over the $4 million mark.
During the first 8 months of 2009, there were a total of 4 closed sales of luxury single family homes here in the Carpinteria area. As of Sept 15th, 2009, there were no properties in this luxury market that were pending sale (under contract).
The highest sale within this luxury market was a true beach style home located directly on the sand with a main residence and a guest home. A contemporary style home that has been extensively remodeled in the main residence, but not much done to the guest home. The property was located at 3447 Padaro Lane, Carpinteria CA., 93013 and sold in March for $6,350,000.
The 3 other sales of luxury property in Carpinteria so far this year were:
- 3284 Beach Club Road, Carpinteria CA., 93013, sold for $6,100,000. A private hideaway tucked away at the coveted end of the cove on Beach Club Road. This vacation feeling home offers breathtaking views of the ocean and islands. A charming beachfront home consisting of 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and a loft. Never before been on the market. This home offers a special ambiance in which to enjoy dramatic sunrises, dining al fresco and the comfortable luxury of seaside living.
- 168 Rincon Point Road, Carpinteria CA., 93013, sold for $5,500,000. A beachfront home at The Rincon. Located just south of Santa Barbara and on the sand in the gated Rincon Beach Colony, best known for its world-class surfing. The Cape Cod style home offers surf-breaking views of the Pacific Ocean from almost every room. There are 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, plus a studio and bath over the detached garage. A perfect getaway to an ocean lover’s paradise.
- 4763 Sandyland Road, Carpinteria CA., 93013, sold for $4,000,000. Classic beach style living in this beautiful, oceanfront, “on the sand” home. A gated 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath true beach home. Enjoy ocean, island and mountain views and the luxury of the beach at your “toestep”. A perfect home for entertaining with a large open floorplan and gourmet kitchen.
If you would like further information and or pictures of any of these homes, please feel free to contact me.
Overall, the luxury market here in Carpinteria this year has been slower in comparison to the first 8 months of the previous few years. Prices overall have also taken a pretty sizable hit in the last 12 months with much of this market dropping 25-40% from its peak. Below you can also view the luxury sales in Santa Barbara proper, Montecito as well as Hope Ranch.
If you would like a more complete update on any of these properties or any part of our Luxury Market and/or any other areas within Santa Barbara, Montecito, Carpinteria, Goleta, Hope Ranch, Summerland, and/or The Santa Ynez Valley, please feel free to contact me.
View: Current Carpinteria Luxury Real Estate Listings $4 Million and Above
Further Reading:
- Montecito Luxury Real Estate Sales - Statistics 2009
- Hope Ranch Luxury Real Estate Sales - Statistics 2009
- Santa Barbara Luxury Real Estate Sales - Statistics 2009
- Montecito Luxury Real Estate
- The Oceanfront Area - General Description and Information
- Santa Barbara Photo Tour
For information on Real Estate here in Santa Barbara, Montecito and/or our surrounding areas, as well as any other aspects of life in our area, please don’t hesitate to contact Kevin Schmidtchen at Sotheby’s Int’l Realty.
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Carpinteria Real Estate Sales Update, Santa Barbara CA. — First 6 Months 2009
July 1st, 2009 Categories: Carpinteria, Market Statistics / Updates
For the first 6 months of 2009, there were 43 total closed sales of single family homes and condos in Carpinteria CA. Currently as of July 1st, 2009, there are 35 properties in Carpinteria that are pending sale (under contract).
The lowest sale in Carpinteria was a 2 bed 1 bath condo in need of a good amount of care located at 5936 Birch Street, Carpinteria CA, 93013. The sales price was $210,000.
The highest sale in Carpinteria was a prime oceanfront double lot with an older home located at 3447 / 3445 Padaro Lane, Carpinteria CA, 93013. The sales price was $6,350,000.
Overall, the market in Carpinteria has been pretty strong as far as activity in the first 6 months. The biggest reason for this is simply that parts of Carpinteria (along with Goleta) have a large share of most of the lower end short sales and foreclosures that we are seeing in our area. If you would like a more complete update on the Carpinteria market and/or any other areas within Santa Barbara, Montecito, Carpinteria, Goleta, Hope Ranch, Summerland, and/or The Santa Ynez Valley, please feel free to contact me.
Further Reading:
- Carpinteria - General Description and Information
- Santa Barbara and Carpinteria Market Statistics
- Santa Barbara and Carpinteria Photo Tour
- Buyer’s Resources for the Santa Barbara and Carpinteria area
- Seller’s Resources for the Santa Barbara and Carpinteria area
For information on Real Estate here in Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, Montecito and/or our surrounding areas, as well as any other aspects of life in our area, please don’t hesitate to contact Kevin Schmidtchen at Sotheby’s Int’l Realty.
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Low Cost Simple Ways to Get Your Carpinteria CA. Real Estate Ready for Sale
March 19th, 2009 Categories: Carpinteria, Seller's Resources & Advice
Many things in life that we initially love tend to go out of style at some time. Our homes are not immune to this reality, even though we ourselves have grown accustomed to our space. We are sometimes blind to the lack of updating of our home, but if you are looking to sell your home, this lack of attention is very apparent to potential buyers.
Here is a list of some great, easy to do fixes to get your Carpinteria home ready for sale.
- New Paint. This is almost certainly the easiest and most low cost way to drastically change the appearance of your home. Use neutral colors as well to hopefully appease all buyers. Paint will 100% freshen up the feel of your home.
- Fresh Plants and Flowers. I often see that fresh landscape as well as indoor plants and flowers are and undervalued component of improving the look and feel of your home. Plants and flowers will add freshness, texture and warmth to almost any area of your house. Grouping plants with different heights can also add a dramatic effect.
- Rearrange Your Furniture. If you are looking to give new energy to a room, often just simply rearranging furniture will do the trick and open up space. Add mirrors as well to create a larger volume effect and often a more welcoming feel.
- Organize. Clutter happens to almost all of us. Make sure your home does not feel cluttered in any way. Create and atmosphere of space.
- Replace Small Items. New hardware, various handles, switch plates etc. are an easy way to freshen up a home and give it the feel that some remodeling has been done…but at a low cost to you. Toilet seats and fresh towels hanging in the bathroom and kitchen are also great tools to energizing your home.
- Lights. Lights are mood setters and create a feel of coziness. Try and have well placed lamps throughout the home instead of one large overhead light for a particular room. Dimmers are also a great addition and cost effective.
- Clean. Nothing is a bigger turn off than a dirty home. Hire a professional to come in and clean the entire home, windows, eaves, floors and especially the kitchen and bathroom(s).
- Selling Your Goleta Home in a Slower Market
- Looking for a Qualified and Ethical Real Estate Agent in Santa Barbara CA?
- 5 Ways to Increase the Chance of Selling Your Santa Barbara Home in Today’s Market
- Do Open Houses Work in the Santa Barbara and Montecito Areas?
For information on Real Estate here in Santa Barbara, Montecito and/or our surrounding areas, as well as any other aspects of life in our area, please don’t hesitate to contact Kevin Schmidtchen at Sotheby’s Int’l Realty.
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Things to Do in Santa Barbara, California - Carpinteria, Hikes, Beaches, Golf
February 24th, 2009 Categories: Carpinteria, Lifestyle / Things to Do
Whether you are a local, in town visiting family and/or friends, or here on vacation in Santa Barbara, California, there is never a lack of activities and things to do in our wonderful seaside resort community. Here below is the fifth installment in a series of articles that point out some of Santa Barbara’s most prominent local attractions. Some of these will be cultural, some dining, some active pursuits and some I am still deciding on. This fifth installment will be focusing on…
Carpinteria, Day Hikes, Beaches and Golf:
Carpinteria is a small beach town a few minutes south of Montecito and Summerland. The local claim to fame is that it is “the world’s safest beach.” As it is an extremely safe beach as far as waves and tides go, visitors and locals flock to the area to simply stroll, read, visit the tidepools and relax. Above the Carpinteria Beach you will find hikers and bird watchers strolling the Carpinteria Bluffs, a magnificent spot protected by the local community that was able to raise enough funds to purchase the property in 1998 and thereby keep it open usable and protected area. Just south of Carpinteria is the famed surf spot Rincon.
Hikes - Throughout the Santa Barbara area you will find numerous enjoyable hikes of varying levels and feel. We are blessed to have a wide variety of beach hikes, front and back country hikes to wilderness hikes. Santa Barbara Hikes does a great job in listing all the different options.
Beaches - The Santa Barbara coastline has a huge variety of beaches from wide open tourist spots, to secluded coves filled with mainly locals, to active minded beaches as well as long private stretches where you can truly get away from it all. Here is a great Article that highlights the major beaches in our area.
Golf - Looking for a great golf experience here in the Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta and surrounding areas. The golfing scene here in Santa Barbara is excellent with a range of prices and choices to suit every level. Because of the superb weather here in Santa Barbara, golf is played year-round. View all the Golf Courses in and around Santa Barbara.
- Lifestyle/Things to Do Articles in Santa Barbara, California
- Things to Do in Santa Barbara, California - Part 1
- Summer Arts, Festivals and Culture in Santa Barbara CA
- Your Santa Barbara Weekend Home Getaway
For information on Santa Barbara Real Estate, Montecito Real Estate and/or our surrounding areas, as well as any other aspects of life in our area, please don’t hesitate to contact Kevin Schmidtchen at Sotheby’s Int’l Realty.
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Santa Barbara Real Estate - Carpinteria and Summerland CA Area Sales Statistics Year End 2008
January 18th, 2009 Categories: Carpinteria, Market Statistics / Updates, Summerland
Carpinteria and Summerland CA. Real Estate - Year End Sales Statistics for 2008
I have summarized below an easy to look at brief outline of the overall Santa Barbara MLS statistics for both single family homes and condos in the Carpinteria and Summerland CA. areas for the year 2008. The comparisons are drawn against the previous year’s statistics (2007) for Santa Barbara Real Estate.
SINGLE FAMILY HOMES:
- Single family home listings were up 10% from 144 to 159 compared to 2007
- Single family homes sold were down 6% from 65 homes to 61 homes
- The average sales price was down 25% from $2,553,336 to $1,894,562
- The median sales price was down 38% from $1,179,000 to $850,000
CONDOS:
- Condo listings were about even from 147 listings to 148 listings compared to 2007
- Condos sold were down 28% from 56 condos to 40 condos
- The average sales price was down 18% from $580,000 to $471,000
- The median sales price was down 19% from $552,000 to $448,000
The lowest sale in Carpinteria CA. was a 2 bed 1 bath condo for $239,900 on Hickory Street. The highest sale in Carpinteria CA. was an ocean front home in the Rincon area for $13.2 Million on Puesta del Sol.
The lowest sale in Summerland CA. was a true fixer single family home for $640,000 Banner Avenue. The highest sale in Summerland CA. was an ocean front / bluff top home for $8 Million on East Finney Street.
View Map of Carpinteria CA.
View: Map of Summerland CA.
View: Active Listings in Carpinteria and Summerland up to $ 2.5 Million
View: Active Listings in Carpinteria and Summerland $ 2.5 Million and above
For a complete summary of the Santa Barbara Real Estate Market in 2008, information in general on Santa Barbara Real Estate, Montecito Real Estate and/or our surrounding areas, as well as any other aspects of life in our area, please don’t hesitate to contact Kevin Schmidtchen at Sotheby’s International Realty.
Further Reading:
- Is My Realtor a Santa Barbara Neighborhood Specialist?
- Santa Barbara Real Estate Market Statistics
- Santa Barbara Real Estate - General News
- Santa Barbara - The Oceanfront Areas
- Santa Barbara - Community Events
- The Carpinteria CA. Area - General Information
- The Summerland CA. Area - General Information
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Santa Barbara Real Estate Market Update for the Carpinteria Area - First 6 Months 2008
July 9th, 2008 Categories: Carpinteria, Market Statistics / Updates
I have summarized below an easy to look at brief outline of the overall MLS statistics for the Carpinteria CA area through the first 6 months of 2008.
- The total number of single family homes sold in Carpinteria was 23. The number of current pending sales for single family homes is 8. The number of current active listings for single family homes is 35.
- The total number of condos / townhomes sold in Carpinteria was 15. The number of current pending sales for condos / townhomes is 3. The number of current active listings for condos / townhomes is 78. (these active units include one major development that just put 40+ units on the market)
- The total number of PUD’s sold in Carpinteria was 1. The number of current pending sales for PUD’s is 0. The number of current active listings for PUD’s is 3.
The lowest sale in Carpinteria was a banked owned condo for $250,000 on Hickory Street. The highest sale in Carpinteria was a beach front home for $13.2 Million on Rincon Point.
Please feel free to contact me directly if you have questions or would like more in depth information and statistics about:
1) The Carpinteria area
2) The area around your personal home
3) A specific area, street or home in Carpinteria
Further Reading:
- Overall Market Statistics for the Santa Barbara area
- Market Statistics for the Carpinteria Real Estate area
View: All Market Statistics
For information on Real Estate here in Santa Barbara, Montecito and/or our surrounding areas, as well as any other aspects of life in our area, please don’t hesitate to contact Kevin Schmidtchen at Sotheby’s Int’l Realty.
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Will Santa Barbara’s Beloved Rincon Point Real Estate Switch to Sewer in the Near Future?
May 13th, 2008 Categories: Carpinteria, The Oceanfront Areas
Nearing 10 years of at times rather heated controversy, the debate to switch from Septic to Sewer at Rincon Point has taken a large step to becoming a reality. Rincon Point is home to one of the best waves in all of California and definitely stirs up emotions for many when talking about the health of the ocean. Ethan Stewart, from The Independent, has written a very informative article about the latest up to date developments.
For many, Rincon is the pride and joy when it comes to the ocean for many locals both here in Santa Barbara and in Ventura. A laid back small beach enclave for many years, Rincon Point has seen its real estate values increase in the last few years to an average of $5-8 Million for ocean front property.
If you would like further specific information about beach front communities or beachfront real estate, please let me know.
View: Map of Rincon Area
Further Reading:
- Heal The Ocean Here in Santa Barbara CA
- Naples Development Becoming a Reality Along the Santa Barbara Coastline
- The Secret of Santa Barbara and Montecito Oceanfront Property and Estates
For information on Real Estate here in Santa Barbara, Montecito and/or our surrounding areas, as well as any other aspects of life in our area, please don’t hesitate to contact Kevin Schmidtchen at Sotheby’s Int’l Realty.
Thank you for reading. I hope you find Santa Barbara Real Estate Voice informative. Please feel free to contact me or comment below with any thoughts.
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