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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 $ 1.0 Million to $3.5 million. Spectacular view homes, estates and ocean front property start at around $ 1.8 million and can exceed this amount fivefold, tenfold or more.

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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2009 Jun 30th

Summerland Real Estate Sales Update, Santa Barbara CA. — First 6 Months 2009

June 30th, 2009 Categories: Market Statistics / Updates, Summerland

Summerland CA Real Estate Sales

For the first 6 months of 2009, there were 3 closed sales of single family homes and condos in Summerland CA. Currently as of June 30th, 2009, there is 1 property in Summerland that is pending sale (under contract).

The lowest sale in Summerland was a decent lot with a fixer home with ocean views located at 2536 Banner Avenue, Summerland CA, 93067. The sales price was $650,000.

The highest sale in Summerland was an impeccably remodeled home with expansive ocean views located at 2551 Emerson Street, Summerland CA, 93067. The sales price was $2,100,000.

Overall, the market in Summerland has been pretty slow as far as activity in the first 6 months. For no real reason, this area simply has been the slowest in the entire Santa Barbara area. Good inventory to choose from, but not many buyers until the last several weeks. If you would like a more complete update on the Summerland 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.

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2009 Jan 18th

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.

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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, The Carpinteria CA. Area - General Information, The Summerland CA. Area - General Information

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2008 Jul 6th

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

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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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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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