Hope Ranch
Incorporated in 1924, the Hope Ranch Park Homes Association watches over this elite residential area filled with magnificent estates. This wonderful area has an abundance of lush and gently rolling hills hosting approximately 700 homes, most of them luxurious Hope Ranch estates with gorgeous landscaped grounds.
Many of these estates sit perched on these low hills that provide expansive views of both the Santa Ynez Mountains and The Pacific Ocean. Membership in the association is automatic upon purchasing a home and brings many privileges: the private beach, a polo field, tennis courts, a soccer field, and the advantages of the Hope Ranch Riding Trails Association. The riding association has laid out over 20 miles of riding trails traversing throughout the area, including access to the private Hope Ranch beach.
You enter Hope Ranch passing through the arched gate and under the infamous sign suspended across Las Palmas Drive. Planted in the early 1900s, towering palms line the main boulevard, Las Palmas Road. Wearing jodhpurs and shiny black boots, young girls on horseback gallop along a tree-lined trail. An early morning jogger circles serene Laguna Blanca Lake. A golfing foursome takes a private stroll at the La Cumbre Country Club with its wonderful course set around beautiful Laguna Blanca. The gentle hills provide a great venue to ride bikes with numerous viewing opportunities. Most homes have either ocean views or mountain views and almost all with great settings.
Santa Barbara and its world-class shopping, dining, cultural and recreational amenities are all within a few minutes drive.
Hope Ranch Real Estate values average around $1.75 to $5 million. Spectacular view homes, estates and ocean front property start at around $3 million and can exceed this amount fivefold, tenfold or more…
If you are interested in real estate here in Hope Ranch, 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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CORT Report Sales for Santa Barbara CA. December 2009 & January 2010
February 8th, 2010 Categories: Hope Ranch, Market Statistics / Updates, Montecito, Santa Barbara
View: Detailed list of each home that has sold including price for January 2010
Further Reading:
- The Mesa Neighborhood 2009 Sale Statistics
- The Riviera Neighborhood 2009 Sales Statistics
- Hope Ranch CA Real Estate Home Sales Statistics - 2009
- Montecito CA Real Estate Home Sales Statistics - 2009
- The Riviera Neighborhood
- The Upper East Neighborhood
- Santa Barbara Market Statistics
- Santa Barbara Photo Tour
- Buyer’s Resources for the Santa Barbara area
- Seller’s Resources for the Santa Barbara area
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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Hope Ranch CA Real Estate Home Sales Statistics - Year End 2009
January 8th, 2010 Categories: Hope Ranch, Market Statistics / Updates
Year to date, there were a total of 19 closed sales of single family homes and condos in Hope Ranch CA. As of December 31st, 2009, there were 3 properties in Hope Ranch that were pending sale (under contract).
The lowest sale in Hope Ranch was a fixer on just under 1 acre located at 825 Las Palmas Drive, Santa Barbara CA., 93110. The sales price was $1,540,000.
The highest sale in Hope Ranch was a gorgeous ocean bluff top estate located on 4385 Marina Drive, Santa Barbara CA., 93110. The sales price was $12,800,000.
Overall, the market in Hope Ranch was a little less than normal as far as activity the entire year. Prices have come down on average around 25-35% from the peak depending on the individual property. Currently there is a decent amount of demand for good valued homes in this luxury area of Santa Barbara. Overall, the luxury market in our area has seemed to stabilize a decent amount just these last 3-4 months.
If you would like a more complete update on Hope Ranch, specific information about the general area or other areas within Santa Barbara, Montecito, Carpinteria, Goleta, Summerland, and/or The Santa Ynez Valley, please feel free to contact me.
Further Reading:
- The Hope Ranch Area
- Any Hope Ranch Foreclosures or Short Sales?
- The Montecito Area
- Any Luxury Homes in Foreclosure in Montecito CA?
- Sotheby’s Int’l Realty Santa Barbara and Montecito CA
- Santa Barbara Market Statistics
- Santa Barbara Photo Tour
- Buyer’s Resources for the Santa Barbara area
- Seller’s Resources for the Santa Barbara area
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 is the Hope Ranch CA. Real Estate Market Holding Up with Foreclosures and Short Sales?
October 9th, 2009 Categories: Foreclosures & Bank Owned, Hope Ranch
With the reality of the overall real estate market in the U.S. here in the last 2 years, it is inevitable that I am asked about short sales and foreclosures. Most of this though is generated from people interested in the entry level price points up to about $2 million. Here and there though I am asked by someone about the state of foreclosures and short sales in Hope Ranch and our other luxury areas here in Santa Barbara CA. and Montecito CA. Being that there is so much doom and gloom across the U.S. with the housing market and lately a lot of this effecting the high end neighborhoods, this is a very normal question.
So where are we with foreclosures and short sales in Hope Ranch?
Not too dramatic if you ask me. I have talked with many title reps, lenders and searched myself on several “foreclosure sites” to try and get an insight as to where we are at. If you look at these sites as well as talk to “informed” people, it is hard not to think that a lot more bank owned properties and/or short sales would/should be coming on the market. These sites track everything from 1st payment missed, to notice of default, to short sales, to imminent disaster and the list goes on. Yet, inevitability we are not seeing this “information” translate into numerous bank owned homes and/or short sales hitting our luxury market.
Here are the numbers from the MLS for Short Sales and Bank Owned Homes in Hope Ranch - 2 since January 1, 2008.
825 Las Palmas Drive, Santa Barbara CA 93110 SHORT SALE, Asking Price $1,975,000 sold for $1,540,000 in August 2009.
4449 Vieja Drive, Santa Barbara CA 93110 SHORT SALE, Asking Price $$2,195,000 still Active for Sale.
It is obvious that Hope Ranch and most all of our luxury market seems to so far be holding up incredibly well when it comes to short sales and bank owned properties. This is good for everyone.
View: Current Hope Ranch Luxury Real Estate Listings
- The Secret of Santa Barbara Foreclosures
- Any Luxury Homes in Foreclosure in Montecito CA?
- Hope Ranch Luxury Real Estate Sales - Statistics 2009
- Montecito Luxury Real Estate Sales - Statistics 2009
- Carpinteria 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
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Hope Ranch CA. Luxury Real Estate Sales - Statistics Through Sept 15th, 2009
September 15th, 2009 Categories: Hope Ranch, Luxury Real Estate, Market Statistics / Updates
Here and there I am asked from clients and non clients various questions about the luxury market here in Hope Ranch CA., such as do you know where famous homes are located at and who lives there and/or what is the most expensive home to sell this year or any year for that matter. Most of the time though it is as “simple” as what is the true definition of luxury real estate here in the Hope Ranch area of Santa Barbara. 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 Hope Ranch CA. as any sale over the $4 million mark.
During the first 8 months of 2009, there was a total of only 1 closed sale of a luxury single family home here in the Hope Ranch area. As of Sept 15th, 2009 though, there were 3 properties in this luxury market that were pending sale (under contract).
The highest (only) sale within this luxury market was a masterful Mediterranean home behind handcrafted wrought iron gates situated at the end of a long brick drive way. The home sits on the top of a gentle knoll overlooking Laguna Blanca Lake in the center of Hope Ranch. Truly one of Hope Ranch’s finest residences. This 5 bedroom with 5 full baths & 2 half baths is situated on nearly 3 view acres. There is an over sized infinity pool with jacuzzi/spa, an office area, a home theater, a wine cellar, a music room, a game room and more. The property was located at 4280 Via Esperanza, Santa Barbara CA., 93110 and sold in June for $8,200,000.
Overall, the luxury market here in Hope Ranch this year has been a fair amount 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 and Carpinteria.
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 Hope Ranch Luxury Real Estate Listings $4 Million and Above
Further Reading:
- Montecito Luxury Real Estate Sales - Statistics 2009
- Santa Barbara Luxury Real Estate Sales - Statistics 2009
- Carpinteria Luxury Real Estate Sales - Statistics 2009
- Santa Barbara 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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Hope Ranch Real Estate Sales Update, Santa Barbara CA. — First 6 Months 2009
July 10th, 2009 Categories: Hope Ranch, Market Statistics / Updates
For the first 6 months of 2009, there were 7 closed sales of single family homes in Hope Ranch CA. As of July 1st, 2009, there were 2 properties in Hope Ranch that were pending sale (under contract).
The lowest sale in Hope Ranch was a very dated single level Ranch style home in need of repairs and a major make-over located at 4375 Via Glorieta, Santa Barbara CA, 93110. The sales price was $1,584,000.
The highest sale in Hope Ranch was an exceptional Mediterranean style estate on 3 acres located on a knoll overlooking the Lagoon with expansive views located at 4280 Via Esperanza, Santa Barbara CA, 93110. The sales price was $8,200,000.
Although the market in Hope Ranch overall has been a little slower than normal as far as activity in the first 6 months, we have seen a good pick up in pending sales here in the last 6-8 weeks. This market is also a market where there are a few private sales / pocket sales. If you would like a more complete update on the Hope Ranch 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 Active Listings in Hope Ranch CA.
Further Reading:
- Hope Ranch - General Description and Information
- Santa Barbara - The Oceanfront Areas
- Santa Barbara and Montecito Market Statistics
- Santa Barbara and Hope Ranch Photo Tour
- Buyer’s Resources for the Hope Ranch and Santa Barbara area
- Seller’s Resources for the Hope Ranch and Santa Barbara area
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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Santa Barbara CA Real Estate - Hope Ranch Area Sales Statistics Year End 2008
February 9th, 2009 Categories: Hope Ranch, Market Statistics / Updates
Hope Ranch 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 Hope Ranch CA. area 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 8% from 46 listings to 50 listings compared to 2007
- Single family homes sold were down 45% from 37 to 20 single family homes sold
- The average sales price was down 28% from $4,569,324 to $3,279,479
- The median sales price was down 11% from $3,200,000 to $2,875,000
The lowest sale in the Hope Ranch area was a single level home for $1.4 Million on Lago Drive. The highest sale in the Hope Ranch area was an ocean view home for $6.195 Million on Marina Drive.
View: Map of Hope Ranch
View: Current Active Listings in Hope Ranch up to $ 5 Million
View: Current Active Listings in Hope Ranch $ 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
- Santa Barbara Luxury Real Estate
- The Hope Ranch Neighborhood - Information and Statistics
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Santa Barbara Real Estate Market Update for the Hope Ranch Area - First 6 Months 2008
July 21st, 2008 Categories: Hope Ranch, Market Statistics / Updates
I have summarized below an easy to look at brief outline of the overall MLS statistics for the Hope Ranch CA area through the first 6 months of 2008.
- The total number of single family homes sold in Hope Ranch was 9. The number of current pending sales for single family homes is 5. The number of current active listings for single family homes is 20.
- There are no condos, townhomes and PUD’s in the Hope Ranch area.
The lowest sale in Hope Ranch was a single level home for $1.635 Million on Ramitas Road. The highest sale in Hope Ranch was an ocean view home for $6.195 Million on Marina Drive.
Please feel free to contact me directly if you have questions or would like more in depth information and statistics about:
1) The Hope Ranch area
2) The area around your personal home
3) A specific area, street or home in Hope Ranch
Further Reading: Overall Market Statistics for the Santa Barbara area, Market Statistics for the Hope Ranch area
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Hope Ranch CA Real Estate Market Update - First Quarter 2008
April 4th, 2008 Categories: Hope Ranch, Market Statistics / Updates
I have summarized below a quick look of the overall statistics for the Hope Ranch CA area through the first quarter of 2008.
- The total number of single family homes sold in Hope Ranch was 7. The number of current pending sales for single family homes is 0. The number of current active listings for single family homes is 10. These statistics are reported from the MLS and do not include any activity out of the MLS or private pocket listings.
The lowest sale in Hope Ranch was for $1.6 Million on Ramitas Road. The highest sale in Hope Ranch was a home for $4.6 Million on Via Bendita.
Please feel free to contact me directly if you have questions or would like more in depth information and statistics about:
2) The area around your personal home
3) A specific area in Hope Ranch
Further Reading: Information and Articles about Hope Ranch
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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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Santa Barbara Real Estate Market Update for the Hope Ranch Area - Overall Yearly Sales Statistics for 2007
January 15th, 2008 Categories: Hope Ranch, Market Statistics / Updates
Hope Ranch 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 Hope Ranch area:
- The total number of single family homes sold was 37. Overall the average sales price in 2007 was at $4,569,324. The average days on the market were 110 in 2007.
- The total number of condos / townhomes sold was 0.
- The total number of PUDs sold was 0.
The highest reported sale in the Santa Barbara Real Estate area for the Hope Ranch area was on Bajada for $15 Million. The lowest reported sale in the Santa Barbara Real Estate area for the Hope Ranch area was $1,850,000.
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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