Goleta
Sheltered at the base of Santa Ynez Mountains in the northern tip of Santa Barbara, Goleta is a sportsman’s paradise with a host of family recreational activities, including biking, bird watching on the famous Goleta Slough, fishing from the pier or volleyball at Goleta Beach. Goleta is also home to the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) and a well-heeled crop of local surfers.
The area’s history is on display at South Coast Railroad Museum and at the restored Stow House. Other museums worth seeing: Maritime Museum and an Air Heritage Museum located at the Santa Barbara Airport. Each October, the city hosts the zesty Goleta Lemon Festival.
Goleta is a nicely established residential area of tract homes. Many of the engineers and employees of the aerospace companies and larger companies live in this area. Above Cathedral Oaks Road you move into an area of rolling hills with many homes commanding views of the ocean and mountains. There are many fine residences and citrus and avocado ranches. There is an abundance of condominiums and housing developments offering a variety of more affordable living. Some of Santa Barbara area’s most admired schools are located in Goleta. Within Goleta you will also find the private Cathedral Oak Tennis and Athletic Club, Sandpiper Golf Course, Hidden Oaks Golf Course, Twin Lakes Golf Course and Glenn Annie Golf Course. Most of Goleta is relatively flat until it reaches the Foothills.
Santa Barbara and its world-class shopping, dining, cultural and recreational amenities are all within a 10 minute drive.
Goleta Real Estate values average around $ 400,000 to $ 3 million. Spectacular view homes, estates and ocean front property start at around $ 1.3 million and can exceed this amount fivefold, tenfold or more.
If you are interested in real estate here in Goleta, 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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Schools in the Goleta Area:
San Marcos High School, San Marcos Continuation High School, Dos Pueblos High School, Dos Pueblos Continuation High School
Goleta Valley Junior High, Santa Barbara Charter School, Brandon School, Ellwood School, Hollister School, Foothill School
Isla Vista School, Goleta Family School, La Patera School, Mountain View School, Kellogg School, Montessori Center School, Waldorf School
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Goleta Real Estate Sales Update, Santa Barbara CA. — First 6 Months 2009
June 29th, 2009 Categories: Goleta, Market Statistics / Updates
For the first 6 months of 2009, there were approximately 155 total closed sales of single family homes and condos in Goleta CA. Currently as of June 29th, 2009, there are approximately 72 properties in Goleta that are pending sale (under contract).
The reason that I use the word “Approximately” is the simple fact that there are several homes that are located in “Goleta”, yet have a Santa Barbara address. There is also a substantial area in our town that is referred to “No-leta” which is a grey area between the towns of Santa Barbara and Goleta. So depending on whom you ask and how long you have lived here, certain residences and/or areas are considered to be Goleta even though they have a Santa Barbara address. Feel free to contact me and I will explain any of this in further detail.
The lowest sale in Goleta was a pretty decent studio condo located at 450 Camino del Remedio #E, Goleta CA, 93117. The sales price was $128,000 and reflects the fact that these units are income restricted low-income county housing. The lowest sale in Goleta that was not restricted via the county housing program was 1 bedroom bank-owned condo located at 5512 Armitos Ave, Unit #45, Goleta CA, 93117. The sales price was $190,500.
The highest sale in Goleta was a newly built (2008) gorgeous single level Spanish / Mediterranean style home with ocean views located at 1260 Via Brigitte, Santa Barbara CA, 93111. The sales price was $3,300,000.
Overall, the market in Goleta has been pretty strong as far as activity in the first 6 months. The biggest reason for this is simply that Goleta has a large share of most of the short sales and foreclosures that we are seeing in our area. If you would like a more complete update on the Goleta 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:
- Goleta - General Description and Information
- Santa Barbara and Goleta Market Statistics
- Santa Barbara and Goleta Photo Tour
- Buyer’s Resources for the Goleta and Santa Barbara area
- Seller’s Resources for the Goleta and Santa Barbara area
For information on Real Estate here in Goleta, 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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Santa Barbara CA Jesusita Fire Update, 80 Confirmed Homes Burned - Saturday May 9th
May 9th, 2009 Categories: Goleta, Mission Canyon Neighborhood, San Roque Neighborhood, Santa Barbara
After several relentless and stressful days of extreme heat, wind and fire, Santa Barbara is finally getting a break from the weather. With day time temperatures around 100 degrees and overnight temperatures hovering in the 80 degree range the last 4 days as well as wind gusts up to 50-70 miles an hour, this mornings heavy marine layer, calmer winds and 58 degree weather is a blessing.
Everyone one I seem to talk with expresses their appreciation with the job the fire fighters have been doing with the evacuation, keeping everyone safe and protecting as much Santa Barbara property as possible. THANK YOU.
Here are some current statistics and photos as of early this morning reported by local news sources:
Fire Status:
•8,700 acres burned
•30% contained
•Damage assessment in progress – initial estimate of 80 homes have been damaged or destroyed
•Approximately 12,204 properties evacuated (mandatory evacuation orders); affects approx. 30,500 people
•More than 11,524 properties under evacuation warning; approx. 29,000 people affected
•Residences threatened – 3,500; commercial properties threatened – 100
•3,455 personnel on scene: 428 engines, 78 crews
•14 air tankers and 15 helicopters
•11 firefighter injuries to date
•Cause under investigation: Tip line – 805-686-5074
•Air quality warning remains in effect
•Estimated costs to date $3.2 million
As always, The Independent and KEYT.com have been doing a great job at coverage.
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Santa Barbara Real Estate - The Goleta South Sales Statistics Year End 2008
December 30th, 2008 Categories: Goleta, Market Statistics / Updates
Santa Barbara Real Estate for the Goleta South Area - 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 Goleta South area for the year 2008. The comparisons are drawn against the previous year’s statistics (2007) for Santa Barbara Real Estate.
CONDOS:
- Condo listings were down 35% from 145 listings to 93 listings compared to 2007
- Condos sold were down 18% from 72 condos to 59 condos
- The average sales price was down 5% from $559,214 to $526,851
- The median sales price was up 3% from $534,000 to $553,800
SINGLE FAMILY HOMES:
- Single family homes listings were down 7% from 167 listings to 154 listings compared to 2007
- Single family homes sold were up 20% from 65 to 78 single family homes sold
- The average sales price was down 19% from $1,087,269 to $879,417
- The median sales price was down 16% from $857,500 to $735,500
The lowest sale in the Goleta South area was a 1 bedroom condo for $255,000 on Armitos Ave. The highest sale in the Goleta South area was a new construction home in The Bluffs by Sandpiper Golf Course for $2.5 Million on Heron Court.
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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, Goleta Area Information and Statistics
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Santa Barbara Real Estate - The Goleta North Sales Statistics Year End 2008
December 29th, 2008 Categories: Goleta, Market Statistics / Updates
Santa Barbara Real Estate for the Goleta North Area - 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 Goleta North area for the year 2008. The comparisons are drawn against the previous year’s statistics (2007) for Santa Barbara Real Estate.
CONDOS:
- Condo listings were down 2% from 81 listings to 79 listings compared to 2007
- Condos sold were down 6% from 45 condos to 42 condos
- The average sales price was down 12% from $585,010 to $526,851
- The median sales price was down 18% from $550,000 to $467,000
SINGLE FAMILY HOMES:
- Single family homes listings were down 1% from 277 listings to 272 listings compared to 2007
- Single family homes sold were up 10% from 138 to 153 single family homes sold
- The average sales price was down 16% from $1,166,878 to $974,308
- The median sales price was down 12% from $934,000 to $835,000
The lowest sale in the Goleta North area was a 1 bedroom condo for $315,000 on Encina Road. The highest sale in the Goleta North area was a home on 10 acres for $3.74 Million on Glen Annie Road.
View: Map of Goleta
View: Current Active Condo Listings in Goleta
View: Current Active Single Family Homes in Goleta
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, Goleta - Area Information and Statistics
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Selling Your Goleta CA. Home in a Slower Market? - 10 Things You Should Consider
October 3rd, 2008 Categories: Goleta, Seller's Resources
After the run up in Real Estate from 1998 to early 2007, Goleta sellers find themselves now in a position where they better make their home attractive to buyers if they want to sell. Buyers have choices these days to say the least and most importantly they do not feel rushed.
1. Make a lasting and powerful first impression
Try and make your home memorable in some way. Home buying is an emotional time, with often buyers making true decisions in the first 5 minutes of seeing a home. The curb appeal and front entrance should be inviting and fresh. Your home from the outside needs to invite the buyer into truly wanting to see the rest of the home.
2. Clean and then clean some more
This is something that obviously can not be overlooked. Buyers will especially look at the kitchen and bathrooms with the most critical eye. This means that if grout for example looks dirty, then get it redone. Steam clean the carpets and rugs (if any). If buyers have any feeling that the home needs to be cleaned in today’s market, you have lost them most likely…or at a minimum you have lost money as a potential starting offer price. Simply stated, a clean home looks taken care of and does not give the impression that there might be hidden issues. Always hire a professional cleaning service at least for the first several weeks your home is listed.
3. Remove “Junk”
Clutter is up there as one of the hardest issues for buyers to overcome upon a first impression. Get all personal items and most all pictures packed and stored. We all love our children, but the art work on the refrigerator needs to take a back seat. The potential buyer needs to be able to view themselves living in the home and this is difficult if all they see is your family.
4. Store big furniture items
Grandma’s chair, too many couches and random antiques should be packed up and stored. Basically remove any furniture that is not absolutely serving the purpose of making your home look light, fresh and spacious.
5. Let there be natural light
Open the curtains, blinds and shades and have natural light do its job! Your privacy might be important, but you are trying to sell your home and some level of privacy needs to simply disappear during this time. Many buyers also like to turn off all lights in the home upon viewing to see where the natural light will enter the home.
6. Neutral colors
If it has been years since you painted, then touch up with some neutral colors that are clean and have an upbeat feel. If you have artwork, it should hopefully match your decor tastefully.
7. Set the stage
Have center pieces such as fresh flowers put in a few key locations. If you have shabby furniture, you might think about staging.
8. Empty out closets and cabinets
This is another huge point. On the top of many people’s lists when looking for a home are storage and closet space, especially if it is a family home. Think of emptying your closet to just about a week’s worth of clothes to add space. Kitchen cabinets, bookcases and entertainment centers should also be addressed and emptied. We all tend to collect too much and so the new buyer will need to feel that there is space to store their treasured items.
9. Pets - bye bye
Not everyone is a pet lover and if fact, if a buyer walks in who does not care for pets and can see evidence of Fido, you have started out on the wrong foot. Find a friend, relative or neighbor to help you with keeping pets out of the home. If this is extremely difficult, then at least take them with you when you are having the home shown or an open house. Litter boxes and backyard landmines are not good impressions except for the “diehard” pet lover.
10. Smells good
Smells are very important and the one your home needs to have is Freshness. Air out your home as much as you can. If you are a smoker, you would want to seriously think about putting in new carpet and paint before selling.
Lastly…some of these efforts might cost you in the $5,000 to $15,000 range, but believe me if you choose not to do them you will most likely be losing anywhere from $25,000 plus on the selling price of your home.
Further Reading: 5 Ways to Increase the Chances of Selling Your Santa Barbara Home in Today’s Market, Is My Realtor a Santa Barbara Neighborhood Specialist in My Area?, 5 Crucial Tips to Have Your Santa Barbara Home Ready For Sale in a Slow Market
For information on Santa Barbara Real Estate, Goleta 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 Market Update for the Goleta Area - First 6 Months 2008
July 5th, 2008 Categories: Goleta, Market Statistics / Updates
I have summarized below an easy to look at brief outline of the overall statistics for the Goleta CA area through the first 6 months of 2008.
- The total number of single family homes sold in Goleta was 113. The number of current pending sales for single family homes is 30. The number of current active listings for single family homes is 110.
- The total number of condos / townhomes sold in Goleta was 45. The number of current pending sales for condos / townhomes is 13. The number of current active listings for condos / townhomes is 60.
- The total number of PUD’s sold in Goleta was 7. The number of current pending sales for PUD’s is 0. The number of current active listings for PUD’s is 4.
The lowest sale in Goleta was a single level condo for $265,000 on Dearborn Place. The highest sale in Goleta was a home on 10 acres for $3.74 Million on Glen Annie Road.
Please feel free to contact me directly if you have questions or would like more in depth information and statistics about:
1) The Goleta area
2) The area around your personal home
3) A specific area, street or home in Goleta
Further Reading: Overall Market Statistics for the Santa Barbara area, Market Statistics for the Goleta area
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Santa Barbara Real Estate Market Update for the Goleta South Real Estate Area - Overall Yearly Sales Statistics for 2007
January 29th, 2008 Categories: Goleta, Market Statistics / Updates
Goleta South Real Estate for January 1, 2007 - December 31st, 2007
I have summarized below an easy to look at brief outline of the overall statistics for the Santa Barbara Real Estate market for the Goleta South area:
- The total number of single family homes sold was 65. Overall the average sales price in 2007 was at $1,087,269. The average days on the market were 65 in 2007.
- The total number of condos / townhomes sold was 74. Overall the average sales price in 2007 was at $554,627. The average days on the market were 70 in 2007.
- The total number of PUDs sold was 9. Overall the average sales price in 2007 was at $1,102,444. The average days on the market were 27 in 2007.
The highest reported sale in the Santa Barbara Real Estate area for the Goleta South area was on Vintage Ranch for $2.595 Million. The lowest reported sale in the Santa Barbara Real Estate area for the Goleta South area was $270,000.
These numbers were broken down into sales for single family homes, condos / townhomes and PUDs (Planned Unit Developments). Please feel free to contact me with any questions that you may have about these statistics, the specific Santa Barbara areas or the market in general for the Santa Barbara Real Estate area.
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Santa Barbara Real Estate Market Update for the Goleta North Real Estate Area - Overall Yearly Sales Statistics for 2007
January 28th, 2008 Categories: Goleta, Market Statistics / Updates
Goleta North Real Estate for January 1, 2007 - December 31st, 2007
I have summarized below an easy to look at brief outline of the overall statistics for the Santa Barbara Real Estate market for the Goleta North area:
- The total number of single family homes sold was 139. Overall the average sales price in 2007 was at $1,173,843. The average days on the market were 71 in 2007.
- The total number of condos / townhomes sold was 45. Overall the average sales price in 2007 was at $585,009. The average days on the market were 68 in 2007.
- The total number of PUDs sold was 12. Overall the average sales price in 2007 was at $961,375. The average days on the market were 99 in 2007.
The highest reported sale in the Santa Barbara Real Estate area for the Goleta North area was on Refugio for $8.2 Million. The lowest reported sale in the Santa Barbara Real Estate area for the Goleta North area was $409,750.
These numbers were broken down into sales for single family homes, condos / townhomes and PUDs (Planned Unit Developments). Please feel free to contact me with any questions that you may have about these statistics, the specific Santa Barbara areas or the market in general for the Santa Barbara Real Estate area.
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