Summerland
Summerland is a rather relaxed, tiny, hillside community snuggled on the coast between Carpinteria and Montecito with breathtaking ocean and island views. Summerland’s modern history began in 1883 when Henry Williams bought the 1,050 acre Ortega Ranch for $17,000 and set aside 100 acres for a town. It was officially dedicated and named “Summerland” in 1889. The early settlement swelled in 1894 when a crew digging a water well on Lillie Avenue, the town’s main street, struck oil instead. Within the coming months, there were over a dozen producing wells, numerous lots were sold, and soap and cigar factories established. Soon after 1900, however, limited petroleum production and harsh winter storms put an end to the brief oil exploration.
Today, Summerland’s gorgeous geography and the tranquil beach combine with a seemingly endless selection of antique shops and close proximity to prestigious Montecito and Santa Barbara to make Summerland a favorite location of artists, writers and others who are on the search for a relaxed lifestyle. The town now hosts approximately 1,500 residents. There are large and small homes and estates, condominiums and ranches to choose from. Summerland is served by its own elementary school and is one of the areas wealthier neighborhoods. Most all of Summerland is located on the side of a hill overlooking the ocean with almost all homes enjoying big views. Everything is walkable because of the short distances, yet the streets could be semi-steep for some.
Santa Barbara and its world-class shopping, dining, cultural and recreational amenities are all within a few minutes drive.
Summerland Real Estate values average around $ 1.3 Million to $4 million.
If you are interested in real estate here in Summerland, 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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Dreaming of Ocean View Homes and Estates in the Santa Barbara and Montecito CA Areas!!
July 28th, 2008 Categories: Campanil Hill Neighborhood, Carpinteria, Hope Ranch, Luxury Real Estate, Mission Canyon Neighborhood, Montecito, Santa Barbara, Summerland, The Mesa Neighborhood, The Oceanfront Areas, The Riviera Neighborhood
Santa Barbara with OCEAN VIEWS!!!
Some of the most prized real estate to be found here in the Santa Barbara and Montecito areas is the abundant ocean and island view homes and estates that exist. With numerous hills and bluff tops throughout the town, the back drop of the Santa Ynez Mountains and the gorgeous coast line and local islands that stretch out to the horizon, it is no wonder that ocean view homes are extremely desirable in our area.
With so much varied terrain, I have tried to outline below the many options when looking for a property with an ocean view.
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 has numerous hills but mainly slopes gently away from the ocean up towards our local mountains. Because of this gentle slope and the abundance of mature growth, I would estimate that 1 out of 5 homes in Montecito are ocean view homes where as most all homes have a wonderful private setting and views of the local Santa Ynez Mountains. Montecito Real Estate values range from $ 2 Million to $30 Million and above with ocean view homes starting at around $5 Million.
The Riviera- Bridging the two mile span which separates Mission and Sycamore Canyons, the sylvan uplift which the padres knew as the “mission ridge” has for the past 65 years been known as “The Riviera” due to its resemblance to slopes along the Mediterranean coasts of France and Italy. Probably 2 out of 3 homes on The Riviera boast wonderful coastline and island views. For many, this is one of the mos
t prominent locations when looking for a ocean view home. The Riviera Real Estate values range from $ 900,000 to $ 8 million, with ocean view homes and estates starting at around $ 1.5 Million.
Hope Ranch - 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. Hope Ranch Real Estate values range from $2.5 Million to $30 Million, with ocean view homes starting at around $5 Million.
Campanil Hill and Yankee Farm area- Located on the sea-cliff just outside the boundaries of Hope Ranch, Campanil Hill and Yankee Farm is a gorgeous private feeling neighborhood filled with larger homes and estates. Most of these homes have expansive views of the ocean and Channel Islands and sit on nicely landscaped parcels of .5 acre to 6 acre lots. The entire area is relatively small and sits on a gently sloped hill just outside the gates of Hope Ranch. The Campanil Hill and Yankee Farm Real Estate values range from $ 1.7 million to $ 6 Million, with ocean view homes starting at around $2.5 Million.
Summerland- Summerland is a rather relaxed, tiny, hillside community snuggled on the coast between Carpinteria and Montecito with breathtaking ocean and island views. Summerland Real Estate values range from $1 Million to $15 Million, with ocean view homes starting at around $1.3 Million.
The Santa Barbara and Goleta Foothills - The beautiful mountains that sit as our local backdrop stretching roughly 15 miles from Goleta to Santa Barbara have abundant view properties. Each canyon has its own distinct name and price range of homes, with many sitting on wonderful perches with ocean and island views. Real Estate values in The Foothills range from $1 Million to $8 Million, with ocean view homes starting at around $1.3 Million.
The Mesa - Half of The Mesa is relatively flat while the other half sits on a hillside (a smaller and less steep version of The Riviera neighborhood). Many view homes on The Mesa have dramatic prominent views of the ocean and islands because of the close proximity to the ocean. Real Estate values on The Mesa range from $900,000 to $6 Million, with ocean view homes starting at around $1.2 Million.
The Oceanfront- This pretty much goes without saying. The lucky few that live directly along the coastline and oceanfront here in the Santa Barbara area enjoy a gorgeous ocean front presence. Roughly half the oceanfront homes sit directly onto the sand while the other half sit on bluff tops ranging from roughly 20ft - 80ft above the beach. Oceanfront Real Estate values range from $3 Million to $35 Million.
View a sample list of current ocean view homes and estates from $1 to $5 Million
View a sample list of current ocean view homes and estates from $5 to 10 Million
View a sample list of current ocean view homes and estates from $10 Million and above
Please contact me if you would like a sample list of past sales of ocean view homes as well as if you would like to be set up with personal listings of ocean view homes.
Further Reading: The Secret of Santa Barbara and Montecito Oceanfront Property and Estates, The Luxury of Santa Barbara and Montecito Oceanfront
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Santa Barbara Real Estate Market Update for the Summerland Area - First 6 Months 2008
July 6th, 2008 Categories: Market Statistics / Updates, Summerland
I have summarized below an easy to look at brief outline of the overall MLS statistics for the Summerland CA area through the first 6 months of 2008.
- The total number of single family homes sold in Summerland was 5. The number of current pending sales for single family homes is 4. The number of current active listings for single family homes is 21.
- The total number of condos / townhomes sold in Summerland was 1. The number of current pending sales for condos / townhomes is 0. The number of current active listings for condos / townhomes is 2.
- The total number of PUD’s sold in Summerland was 1. The number of current pending sales for PUD’s is 0. The number of current active listings for PUD’s is 0.
The lowest sale in Summerland was a two-story condo for $895,000 on Shelby Street. The highest sale in Summerland was an ocean view home for $1.85 Million on Emerson Street.
Please feel free to contact me directly if you have questions or would like more in depth information and statistics about:
1) The Summerland Area
2) The area around your personal home
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Further Reading: Overall Market Statistics for the Santa Barbara Real Estate area, Market Statistics for the Summerland Real Estate area
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Montecito CA Beach Property in High Demand
February 12th, 2008 Categories: Carpinteria, Market Statistics / Updates, Montecito, Summerland, The Oceanfront Areas
The demand for beach property and beach estates along the Carpinteria, Summerland and Montecito CA coastline in the last several years has been extremely strong. We have seen some amazing price points established in the very high end market, with the highest reported sale in the last year being $35 Million for a 9 bedroom, 6 bath newly built home on the bluff on Padaro Lane. Conversely, the lowest reported sale was $895,000 for a 1 bedroom condo in the desirable Bonnymede complex next to The Coral Casino and The Four Seasons Biltmore Resort.
I have summarized below an easy to look at brief outline of the overall statistics for Carpinteria, Summerland and Montecito beach property for 2007.
- The total number of single family homes sold that were reported to the MLS was 10. Overall the prices ranged from $2.8 Million to $35 Million. Currently there are 14 active single family beach homes in the MLS for sale and 1 pending sale.
- The total number of condominiums and/or townhomes sold that were reported to the MLS was 13. Overall the prices ranged from $895,000 to $5 Million. Currently there are 5 active beach condos or townhomes in the MLS for sale and 0 pending sales.
Further Reading: The Secret of Santa Barbara and Montecito CA Oceanfront Property and Estates, Santa Barbara CA Beach Property in High Demand
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Santa Barbara Real Estate Market Update for the Carpinteria / Summerland Areas - Overall Yearly Sales Statistics for 2007
January 14th, 2008 Categories: Carpinteria, Market Statistics / Updates, Summerland
Carpinteria and Summerland Real Estate areas 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 Carpinteria and Summerland Real Estate areas for 2007:
- The total number of single family homes sold was 65. Overall the average sales price in 2007 was at $2,553,336. The average days on the market were 111 in 2007.
- The total number of condos / townhomes sold was 55. Overall the average sales price in 2007 was at $574,305. The average days on the market were 105 in 2007.
- The total number of PUDs sold was 3. Overall the average sales price in 2007 was at $751,667. The average days on the market were 37 in 2007.
The highest reported sale in the Carpinteria and Summerland area was on Padaro Lane for $35 Million. The lowest reported sale in the Carpinteria and Summerland area was $370,000.
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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