Montecito
Full of beauty, history and grandeur, Montecito, approximately eight square miles of hidden neighborhoods and expansive estates, has been the destination of choice for celebrities and millionaires for over one hundred years. Montecito offers an unhurried pace of life, breathtaking scenery and two very quaint shopping and dining “villages” that make locals feel that even the trip a few miles east to Santa Barbara is a small journey.
Montecito is certainly a desirable second and third home location for big city dwellers, but mostly the town is filled with locals who live in Montecito year round and feel truly fortunate. Two of the finest public schools in the country serve Montecito, and there are three golf courses (two are private), a private tennis club, YMCA, luxury spas and several spectacular beaches within the immediate area. Five private schools are also within the town of Montecito as well as Westmont College, a smaller liberal arts college. Montecito gently slopes up away from the ocean with gorgoues tree lined streets, great for walking and riding bikes. Many homes have ocean views and/or mountain views, with most homes hidden behind mature foliage, hedges and trees.
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Santa Barbara Real Estate Market Update for the Montecito Area - First 6 Months 2008
July 11th, 2008 Categories: Market Statistics / Updates, Montecito
I have summarized below an easy to look at brief outline of the overall MLS statistics for the Montecito CA area through the first 6 months of 2008.
- The total number of single family homes sold in Montecito was 93. The number of current pending sales for single family homes is 18. The number of current active listings for single family homes is 135.
- The total number of condos / townhomes sold in Montecito was 9. The number of current pending sales for condos / townhomes is 2. The number of current active listings for condos / townhomes is 14.
- The total number of PUD’s sold in Montecito was 1. The number of current pending sales for PUD’s is 0. The number of current active listings for PUD’s is 1.
The lowest sale in Montecito was a condo for $799,000 on Coast Village Road. The highest sale in Montecito was an ocean view home for $31 Million on East Mountain Drive.
Please feel free to contact me directly if you have questions or would like more in depth information and statistics about:
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Further Reading: Overall Market Statistics for the Santa Barbara Real Estate area, Market Statistics for the Montecito Real Estate area
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Need Baby and Toddler Equipment on Your Next Santa Barbara CA Vacation?
May 28th, 2008 Categories: Montecito, Santa Barbara
Are you planning a vacation or visit here soon to the Santa Barbara and Montecito CA areas and are worried about all the items you have to haul. Why not Relax and let Santa Barbara Baby Company help you take care of the family.
Santa Barbara Baby Company offers premium brand rental equipment and supplies. Their service is designed to help parents enjoy their visit to the Santa Barbara area. Start your vacation by traveling with the luxury of minimized baggage. From infants to toddlers, they’ll make your stay in Santa Barbara more enjoyable. Free delivery of baby and toddler rental gear to Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta, Summerland and Carpinteria areas.
Why Rent?
Traveling with a child or children can be a challenging experience. Baby equipment is not tailored for the nuances of travel and often becomes cumbersome and bulky luggage.
For those on flights, airlines often require you to pay surcharges for extra luggage – especially on international flights. In addition, excessive luggage creates a longer check-in process, and more baggage to manage, in addition to your child. Loose equipment checked onto flights can lead to damage or loss. Claims with airlines are tedious to file and rarely cover the actual damage or loss.
Start your vacation by traveling with the luxury of minimized baggage. Arrive at your destination with all the amenities you need to make your vacation with your child more enjoyable!
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Cort Report for Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta and Carpinteria CA. Areas - April 2008
May 20th, 2008 Categories: Carpinteria, Goleta, Market Statistics / Updates, Montecito, Santa Barbara
Here is the Santa Barbara cort report for closed sales for the month of April 2008. The cort report lists all closed sales of property regardless of whether they were reported in the Santa Barbara MLS or not. This includes for sale by owners, transfers of property between family members etc. Upwards of 95+ % of all sales are reported in the MLS, where as 100% are reported in the cort report.
If you would like further info about a certain month or area, please let me know so that I can be of help.
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Concerns Arise Again About The Proposed Development of The Miramar Hotel in Montecito CA.
May 14th, 2008 Categories: Montecito, Real Estate News, The Oceanfront Areas
First it was Ian Schrager, the big city boutique hotelier…
Next it was local billionaire Ty Warner, the famous toy maker and hotelier…
And now developer Rick Caruso is learning first hand about the long path it will take to please all sides for a proposed development to “revamp” The Miramar Hotel located on the beach in Montecito CA.
From the start in 2006 when Mr. Caruso purchased the property from Ty Warner, he has pleased many residents and the city by holding open forums and meetings with community members regarding the development plans for The Miramar Hotel. The problem is, that to date it simply seems too hard to please everyone while also leading a profit turning adventure for Caruso Affiliated. Ben Preston, from The Independent writes a great article updating the latest concerns and news about the project being proposed.
Time is the only guarantee that we know will happen and it continues to look like any development for The Miramar Hotel will need plenty of time. The one thing that seems to be agreed upon is that everyone wants the project to happen…it is just how and on what terms.
Further Reading: The Luxury of Santa Barbara and Montecito Oceanfront Real Estate, The Secret of Santa Barbara and Montecito CA Oceanfront Property and Estates, Montecito CA Beach Property in High Demand
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Santa Barbara Luxury Property Sales Continue to Set Records Year After Year
April 15th, 2008 Categories: Montecito, Real Estate News, Santa Barbara
One market that has not been effected by all the negative national news with regards to the credit crisis and sub-prime fallout is the high-end homes and luxury estates in Montecito and Santa Barbara CA, particularly along the coastline.
This high-end real estate market is referred to as property sales in excess of $10 Million.
To illustrate the pace and volume of these sales, I have included some statistics below that show the year over year increase in sales.
- 2002 reported in the MLS approximately $42 Million in sales
- 2003 reported in the MLS approximately $65 Million in sales
- 2004 reported in the MLS approximately $72 Million in sales
- 2005 reported in the MLS approximately $94 Million in sales
- 2006 reported in the MLS approximately $219 Million in sales
- 2007 reported in the MLS approximately $255 Million in sales
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In my humble opinion, having traveled much of the world, Santa Barbara will always rank as one of the most beautiful places to live. Once you arrive here it is not hard to understand this conviction. Seemingly encapsulated in a relatively perfect maritime climate, Santa Barbara is an oceanfront resort like community with wonderful architecture, clean air and limited traffic, long stretches of gorgeous and accessible coastline and an abundance of outdoor activity including surfing, golfing, hiking, rock climbing, sailing, mountain biking, fishing, kayaking and much more. For people wanting more than just an active community, Santa Barbara also boasts a wonderful mix of art, culture, live performances and dining.
On the real estate side of the equation, this quality of life that Santa Barbara and Montecito offers will continue to drive high-end property values. What the above statistics simply show is that the wealthy have located Santa Barbara and Montecito as a desirable place to both live and own property. Movie stars, industry titans and the newly rich circulate around Santa Barbara without attracting much attention and without dressing up. Multi-millionaires are able to maintain a relatively private existence here that can often allude them in other areas. This along with Santa Barbara and Montecito resident’s casualness to this vast wealth is part of the allure for the wealthy.
Further Reading: The Secret of Santa Barbara and Montecito CA Oceanfront Property and Estates, The Luxury of Santa Barbara and Montecito Oceanfront Real Estate, Montecito CA Homes For Sale - Market Update March 2008
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Search the Santa Barbara, Montecito and Goleta CA MLS for Free
April 14th, 2008 Categories: Buyer's Resources, Goleta, Montecito, Santa Barbara, Seller's Resources
Searching the Santa Barbara, Montecito and Goleta area MLS is now easy and free. 
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Who Else Wants to Buy Into Montecito CA Real Estate?
April 10th, 2008 Categories: Market Statistics / Updates, Montecito
I was not real surprised when I saw this latest chart of real estate values here in Montecito CA., but sometimes you do have to just sit back and be in awe. The Pacific coastal gem that we know as Montecito CA continues to impress with ever increasing real estate values. Framed by coastal mountains and gorgeous beaches, the lifestyle here in Montecito offers its residents wonderful cultural entertainment, plenty of outdoor recreational activities, fine dining, warm weather, ocean breezes, sunsets and an overall relaxed atmosphere.
Montecito real estate is filled with grand and luxurious estates, many of which were inspired by the architecture and homes that are found in the countries of France, Spain, and Italy.
If you are interested in learning more about Montecito CA and all that it has to offer, please feel free to contact me.
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