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property boasts ~5,100+ space resting on over 1 OFFERED AT $ 7California coastline. En ocean views from ever contemporary home. Mu

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1870 VIEW DR, SANTA YNEZ 3BD/2½BA; 5.02±acs; 2nd Residence + 2 barns • $2,700,000 Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500 LIC# 01209580

850 SIENNA WY, SANTA YNEZ 4BD/4BA; 1±acs; New Build • $2,695,000 Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500 LIC# 01209580

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1510 SINALOA DR, MONTECITO 3BD/2½BA • $2,975,000 Robert Kemp, 805.259.6318 LIC# 01246412

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11 CALAVERAS AVE, GOLETA 5BD/3BA • $1,149,000 The Easter Team, 805.568.4955 LIC# 00917775

2529 BASELINE AVE, BALLARD 3BD/1½BA • $885,000 Cole Robbins / Laura Drammer, 805.403.7735 / 805.448.7500 LIC# 01910827 / 01209580

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the seller at 3325 Calkins Rd,

Listed for $4,900,000

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on the successful representation of the seller at, 234/236 Miramar Ave Listed for $5,450,000 and the buyer at 1196 Dulzura Dr, Listed for $4,900,000

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Listed for $3,750,000

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848 HOTSPRINGS RD, MONTECITO 4BD/5BA • $24,850,000 Nancy Kogevinas, 805.450.6233 LIC# 01209514

871 SAND POINT RD, CARPINTERIA 4BD/5BA • $10,950,000 Cristal Clarke, 805.886.9378 LIC# 00968247

1550 MIRAMAR BCH, MONTECITO 2BD/2+(2)½BA • $8,750,000 Cristal Clarke, 805.886.9378 LIC# 00968247

1885 JELINDA DR, MONTECITO 6BD/11BA • $7,995,000 Cristal Clarke, 805.886.9378 LIC# 00968247

743 WOODLAND DR, EUCALYPTUS HILL 4BD/4BA • $6,195,000 Cristal Clarke, 805.886.9378 LIC# 00968247

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440 WOODLEY RD, MONTECITO 3BD/2½BA • $5,900,000 Daniel Encell, 805.565.4896 LIC# 00976141

1371 DANIELSON RD, MONTECITO 4BD/3BA • $5,495,000 Mary Whitney, 805.689.0915 LIC# 01144746

765 VIA AIROSA, HOPE RANCH 5BD/3BA; 2.51±acs • $4,975,000 Team Scarborough, 805.331.1465 LIC# 01182792

9220 ALAMO CREEK RD, SANTA MARIA 1200±acs • $4,250,000 David Lacy, 805.455.7577 LIC# 01029226

813 ASHLEY RD, MONTECITO 4BD/3BA+1BD/1BA Studio • $3,895,000 Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group, 805.565.4014 LIC# 01426886

564 SANTA ANGELA LN, MONTECITO 6BD/4½BA • $3,595,000 Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group, 805.565.4014 LIC# 01426886

421 E FIGUEROA ST, DOWNTOWN 3BD/2½BA • $3,410,000 Reyne Stapelmann, 805.705.4353 LIC# 01347808

571 VIA SINUOSA, HOPE RANCH 4BD/3BA • $3,200,000 Randy Freed & Kellie Clenet, 805.895.1799 LIC# 00624274 / 01434616

2541 WHITNEY AVE, SUMMERLAND 4BD/2½BA • $2,995,000 Cristal Clarke, 805.886.9378 LIC# 00968247

106 SAN NICHOLAS AVE, MESA 2BD/1BA • $2,495,000 Steve Heller, 805.252.2749 LIC# 01317331

909 LAGUNA ST, DOWNTOWN Duplex; 3BD/1½BA + 1BD/1BA • $2,295,000 The Easter Team, 805.568.4955 LIC# 00917775

611 HOLMCREST RD, RIVIERA 3BD/1½BA • $2,175,000 Amanda Lee, 805.895.9835 LIC# 01986728

212 SANTA BARBARA ST #C, DOWNTOWN 2BD/2½BA • $1,650,000 Cristal Clarke, 805.886.9378 LIC# 00968247

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1128 GARCIA RD, RIVIERA 4BD/3BA • $2,495,000 Sharol Mulder, 805.259.7988 LIC# 01324695

4125 TIMS RD, SANTA YNEZ 4BD/3½BA • $2,495,000 Randy Freed & Kellie Clenet, 805.895.1799 LIC# 00624274 / 01434616

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3709 HITCHCOCK RANCH RD, SAN ROQUE 4BD/3BA • $1,595,000 Garrett McCaw, 805.252.2335 LIC# 01457796

1523 MARQUARD TERR, WESTSIDE 3BD/2BA • $1,295,000 Spechler & Beck RE Group, 805.689.2717 LIC# 00552664 / 01488548

915 NEWPORT AVE, GROVER BEACH 4BD/4BA • $989,000 Joe Lopez, 805.354.4642 LIC# 02088810

5680 SURFRIDER WY #104, GOLETA 3BD/2½BA • $949,000 Michelle Madril, 805.453.0927 LIC# 01961707

66 BARRANCA AVE #3, MESA 2BD/2BA • $899,000 Johnson & Damiani Concierge RETeam, 805.729.1364 LIC# 01241456

5935 HICKORY ST #1, CARPINTERIA 2BD/1BA • $539,500 Kevin Schmidtchen, 805.689.6877 LIC# 01316975

425 N SECOND ST, LOMPOC 3BD/2BA • $400,000 Sara Guthrie, 805.570.1211 LIC# 01294545

730 MY RD, LOS ALAMOS 1±acs • $329,000 Steve Heller / John Finseth, 805.403.3151 LIC# 00929496 / 01317331

330 W HIGHWAY 246 #211, BUELLTON 3BD/2BA • $177,000 Rhoda Johnson / Karin Aitken, 805.705.8707 LIC# 01070384 / 00882496

3750 PARADISE RD #96, SAN MARCOS PASS 1BD/1BA • $139,000 Randy Freed & Kellie Clenet, 805.895.1799 LIC# 00624274 / 01434616

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Make Your Vacation Rental Shine

s travel returns to our semi-post-pandemic life, what we are seeking in a vacation has altered. Despite spending so much time at home during 2020, I’m craving a slowed-down getaway with all the comforts of home. Certainly, I can’t be alone. Not surprisingly, bookings of vacation rentals rose at a faster rate than bookings at hotels, according to a study done in August of last year. Great news for owners of short-term rentals, but if you want to keep it booked regularly and command a hefty nightly rate, you’ve got to put in some effort. THE STYLE SPECIALIST Here are my top five tips to help you differentiate your rental property so it stands out above the rest:

social media handles in your welcome guide so guests can tag you! 3. Decorate your property for your guest. Many travel-

ers are looking for modern, neutral homes with minimal decor. If your short-term rental is a studio or bungalow, decorating with a boho beach vibe will help attract younger travelers. Alternatively, if your vacation rental is a four-bedroom home with a pool, you’ll want to decorate it to appeal to families and stock it accordingly. 4. Help renters have a local experience. One of the top advantages of staying in a vacation rental over a hotel is getting local expertise. Providing guests with recommendations to your favorite restaurants, activities, beaches, and hikes in your welcome guide will help contribute to their overall experience, and they’ll likely write top-notch reviews once they leave.

1. Provide local amenities. Guests

are coming to the Santa Barbara area to enjoy our top-notch climate, dining, beaches, wine, and more, so greet them with local treats they won’t find elsewhere. Stocking your by Christine S. Cowles rental home with towels and robes from The Riviera Towel Company, soaps from Santa Barbara Company, or truffles from Jessica Foster Confections will go a long way in helping guests feel they are getting a true local experience. Be sure to include close-up photos of these amenities on your website or vacation rental listing. Also, many travelers are looking for unique gifts to bring home, so you win extra karma points for including a list of your favorite local shops and businesses in your welcome guide! Details matter, and people will remember these touches when they’re writing a review or telling their friends back home. 2. Make your rental Instagrammable. Yes, that’s a word

now. Statistics show that millennials make up about 60

5. Please, please, please hire a professional photographer. Please. This may seem obvious, but a quick scroll

through most of the local listings on Airbnb or VRBO and you’ll notice that this point may have been missed. Well-lit photos of a home will help garner more bookings, and it’s best to include both wide-angle photos showing the entire room as well as detail shots of your home’s unique features. Be sure to also include photos of our area’s iconic spots, like the mission, wharf, courthouse, and beaches. percent of all guests who have ever booked Airbnbs, and this means they will likely capture their stay on social media. Give your listing a competitive edge by providing features which become the backdrop for great photos. Guests will love posting selfies while cooking pizza in your outdoor pizza oven or riding your beach cruisers along the bike path. Don’t forget to mention your business

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3828 Pemm Pl | Santa Barbara | 3BD/2BA DRE 00907671 | Offered at $1,395,000 Alyson Spann 805.637.2884

1144 Calle Lagunitas | Carpinteria | 3BD/3BA DRE 01359357 | Offered at $1,295,000 Rob Williams 805.969.8900

2709 Vista Oceano Ln | Summerland | 7BD/10BA DRE 01447045 | Offered at $19,800,000 Riskin Partners Estate Group 805.565.8600

595 Picacho Ln | Montecito | 6BD/12BA DRE 01447045 | Offered at $14,900,000 Riskin Partners Estate Group 805.565.8600

1010 Hot Springs Ln | Montecito | 5BD/7BA DRE 01421934 | Offered at $12,000,000 Vivien Alexander 805.689.6683

430 Hot Springs Rd | Santa Barbara | 10BD/9BA DRE 00852118 | Offered at $7,990,000 Jeff Oien 805.895.2944

5651 W Camino Cielo | Santa Barbara | 4BD/3BA DRE 01813897 | Offered at $4,795,000 David M Kim 805.296.0662

6983 Calle Dia | Camarillo | 6BD/5BA DRE 01712742 | Offered at $3,000,000 Anna Hansen 805.901.0248

925 E Yanonali St | Santa Barbara | 8BD/6BA DRE 01236143 | Offered at $2,750,000 Grubb Campbell Group 805.895.6226

730 Alameda Padre Serra | Santa Barbara | 4BD/4BA DRE 02093312 | Offered at $2,595,000 Michael Dickman 805.689.3355

508 E Micheltorena St | Santa Barbara | 4BD/3BA DRE 00852118 | Offered at $1,998,000 Jeff Oien 805.895.2944

4160 La Ladera Rd | Santa Barbara | 6BD/8BA DRE 01447045 | Offered at $21,500,000 Riskin Partners Estate Group 805.565.8600

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1395 Oak Creek Canyon Rd | Montecito | 4BD/8BA DRE 01447045 | Offered at $21,500,000 Riskin Partners Estate Group 805.565.8600

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560 Toro Canyon Park Rd | Montecito | 6BD/10BA DRE 01447045 | Offered at $26,500,000 Riskin Partners Estate Group 805.565.8600

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2620 Las Encinas Rd | Santa Barbara | 4BD/3BA DRE 01813897 | Offered at $1,850,000 David M Kim 805.296.0662

18 W Victoria St, #310 | Santa Barbara | 1BD/2BA DRE 00678233/00580635 | Offered at $1,695,000 Hunt/Hunt 805.895.3833

47 Romaine Dr | Santa Barbara | 2BD/1BA DRE 00938841 | Offered at $1,095,000 Bob Curtis 805.895.1951

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68 Kinman Ave | Goleta | 3BD/2BA DRE 01964710 | Offered at $985,000 David Magid 805.451.0402

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JUST SOLD Santa Barbara, Ca

Nico Pollero

217 Reef ct | Sold for $956,000 Sold for 11% over asking

2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths 1,130+/- Sq. Ft. Represented the Seller

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830 Park Lane, Montecito

1444 School House Road, Montecito

4248 Encore Drive, Santa Barbara

220 Santa Barbara Street D, Santa Barbara

Sold for $7,050,000

Sold for $4,000,000

Offered at $1,850,000

Sold for $1,400,000

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3375 Foothill Road #1133, Carpinteria

3375 Foothill Road #513, Carpinteria

3375 Foothill Road #534, Carpinteria

159 Por La Mar Circle, Santa Barbara

Sold for $975,000

Sold for $880,000

Sold for $745,000

Sold for $705,000

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SOCIETY MATTERS

Text and photos by Gail Arnold

Event honorees Warren Staley and Mary Lynn Staley Chief Artistic Officer Jamie Broumas, President and CEO Scott Reed, and Board Chair Eileen Sheridan

Music Academy Holds Delightful Gala

n July 10, the Music Academy of the West (MAW) held its first post-COVID live event — a lovely Return to Miraflores — the 2021 version of its annual gala. The net proceeds from the soldout event, which grossed $450,000, will go toward the full scholarships MAW offers all its fellows, its community-access initiatives, and its year-round engagement programs. In the extended cocktail hour in front of Hahn Hall at its picturesque Miraflores campus, there was a spirit of glee that permeated the crowd of 300 supporters. Guests were excited to see one another again, to hopefully be emerging from the pandemic, and of course, to be celebrating the return of MAW programs and performances. A Steinway Spirio player piano entertained guests, while cocktails and tasty hors d’oeuvres flowed. Guests then adjourned to the dining area, which was created and festively adorned in front of the Marilyn Horne Main House. There was a gourmet dinner by Duo Catering and tributes and performances, while guests were spared from any auction or paddle raise. The gala honored Mary Lynn Staley and Warren Staley for both their philanthropic and volunteer leadership at MAW, as well as for their contributions to humanitarian causes globally. President and CEO Scott Reed praised the couple as extraordinary volunteers and noted that when Warren became board chair in 2018, his leadership immediately made the board stronger and more efficient. Faculty violist Richard O’Neill (MAW ’98, ’99) received the Distinguished Alumni Award. Last year, O’Neill received the Grammy Award for Best Classical Instrumental Solo and also joined the faculty quartet in residence, the Takács Quartet. In accepting the award, O’Neill expressed his gratitude for MAW, which, he related, immersed him in musical excellence and provided him with diverse opportunities and the “great gift of lifelong friendships with faculty and this most special community.” There were performances by O’Neill, Ben Bliss, Jeremy Denk, Conor Hanick, Nino Sanikidze, and the Takács Quartet. Because of the virtual nature of last year’s Summer School and Festival, MAW invited all fellows back this year, and 103 of the 110 current fellows participated last year.

As always, the fellows received full scholarships, which include free tuition, accommodations, daily meals, and local transport. MAW’s Community Access Program shows MAW’s commitment to making classical music widely available to the community. For most events, all tickets are just $10, including its Community Concert at The Granada Theatre with the Academy Chamber Orchestra conducted by Marin Alsop. For the pricier events, MAW offers a number of $10 tickets. MAW also offers free admission to all events for those ages 7-17 when accompanied by a ticketed adult. MAW’s year-round engagement programs include the Innovation Institute, which spearheads entrepreneurial training and ventures through seminars, residencies, and substantial grants. Another is Sing!, a free, after-school choral program for area elementary students that seeks to inspire personal growth and expression. Last year, Jamie Broumas took over as chief artistic director, after having spent 18 years at the Kennedy Center, including the last five as director of classical and new music programs. In an interview, Broumas shared that she was drawn to MAW because after being a presenter for so many years, she was intrigued by the opportunity to work in an educational environment, where she could have a deeper impact on the careers of emerging musicians. Broumas was also drawn to the forward-thinking vision of MAW, including its efforts in innovation and entrepreneurship training, which she sees as critical to success. This year, MAW has 70 faculty and teaching artists. This year’s Summer School and Festival runs June 28-August 7, with more than 70 classical music events, and then a week of online programming. Tickets are still available for these live performances: The Academy Chamber Orchestra Community Concerts with conductor Marin Alsop (all $10 tickets; Aug. 7 at 2pm and 7:30pm); Mosher guest artist recital of pianist Conrad Tao (Aug. 3); and the Academy Chamber Orchestra with conductor Larry Rachleff (July 31).

For recent coverage of MAW by Charles Donelan, go to independent.com/music-academy-comes-back and independent.com/music-academy-of-the-west-2021-season. For coverage of other events, go to independent.com/society.

Event Co-Chair and Boardmember Stephanie Shuman with Event Co-Chair Michele Brustin

Ann Edmonston, Pat Yzurdiaga, and Deanne Violich

Susie Dunn, Guest Conductor Larry Rachleff, Jennifer Hawley, and Faculty Teaching Artist, Clarinet Studio, Richie Hawley

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N EW LISTING

UPSCALE MODERN FARMHOUSE | Santa Ynez, Ca Experience this effortlessly casual but elegant residence with inviting design elements. This completely renovated home showcases an understated style reminiscent of a Pacific Northwest retreat and a laid-back luxury lifestyle. With wide-planked wood floors and 20’ ceilings, this upscale modern farmhouse with ‘’of the moment’’ appointments and design takes luxe living in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley to an entirely new level. Floor to ceiling windows capture stunning views of the San Rafael Wilderness and lush mature gardens that embrace a +/-100 foot lap pool and new tennis court. Outdoor living is an essential part of the experience from the wrap around deck and the serene setting with room for a large harvest table to enjoy fresh air dining and relaxing.

Patty Murphy

4251LONGVALLEY.COM. Offered at $4,995,000

Patty@pattymurphy.com 805.680.8571 pattymurphy.com Santa Ynez Valley Brokerage 2900 Nojoqui Ave | Los Olivos, CA | sothebysrealty.com © 2021 Sotheby’s International Realty. All Rights Reserved. The Sotheby’s International Realty trademark is licensed and used with permission. Each Sotheby’s International Realty office is independently owned and operated, except those operated by Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc. The Sotheby’s International Realty network fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. All offerings are subject to errors, omissions, changes including price or withdrawal without notice. Patty Murphy DRE: 766586

OPEN HOUSES Saturday 7/31 & Sunday 8/1 Goleta

The Riviera

11 Calaveras Ave, 5BD, 3BA, Fri 4:30-6:30, Sat 1-3 & Sun 1-3, $1,149,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Katya Sheets / Taylor Phillips 805-708-2323 / 805-5684955, DRE#02061444 / 01912018

730 Alameda Padre Serra, 4BD, 4BA, Sat 1-4, $2,595,000, Village Properties, Michael Dickman 805689-3355, DRE#02093312

7063 Scripps Crescent Street, 5BD, 2.5BA, Sun 1-4, $1,275,000, Coldwell Banker Realty, Bruce Emmens 805-452-3283, DRE#01931978 2405 Selrose Lane, 3BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $1,645,000, Mike Richardson, Realtors, Kyle Richardson 805-680-3131, DRE#01902531

Hope Ranch 765 Via Airosa, 5BD, 4BA, Sun 1-3, $4,975,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Team Scarborough 805-331-1465, DRE#01182792

51 La Cumbre Circle, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 2-5 & Sun 12-2, $899,900, Keller Williams/Epstein Partners, Steve Epstein 805-689-9339, DRE#00994429 47 Romaine Drive, 2BD, 1BA, Sat 2-4 & Sun 1-4, $1,095,000, Village Properties, Lynda Bohnett / Daylyn Jackson 805-637-6407 / 805-946-3231, DRE#01268751 / 02078391 312 W Figueroa Street, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 1-4 & Sun 1-5, $1,200,000, Village Properties, Daylyn D. Jackson / Ruth Ann Bowe 805-946-3231 / 805-698-1971, DRE#02078391 / 01751940

Upper East 400 E. Pedregosa #C, 2BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $1,499,000, Village Properties, Katie Mohun 530-4141033, DRE#02047418

Carpinteria 1144 Calle Lagunitas, 3BD, 2.5BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $1,295,000, Village Properties, Rob Williams 805-637-5699, DRE#01359357

Santa Ynez Valley 330 W Highway 246 #211, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 1-3, $177,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Rhoda Johnson 805-705-8707, DRE#01070384 3592 Cedar Street, 3BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 12-2, $750,000, Village Properties, Jenae Johnson 805452-9812, DRE#01308742

Montecito 1510 Sinaloa Dr, 3BD, 2.5BA, Sat & Sun 2-4, $2,975,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Robert Kemp 805-259-6318, DRE#01246412 485 Hot Springs Rd, 5BD, 4BA, Sat 1-4, $4,500,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Joe Stubbins 805 729-0778, DRE#01002182

441 Valley Dairy Rd, 5BD, 3BA, Sun 1-3, $995,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Kelly Mahan Herrick 805-208-1451, DRE#01974836 REALTORS: Submit your open house listings at INDEPENDENT.COM/ OPENHOUSESUBMISSONS

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SALES AREA

SELLER

BUYER

PRICE

DATE

ADDRESS

SUMMERLAND

THEILMANN THEODORE EA

MERWIN JOHN EA

$1,754,000

7/01/21

2176 ORTEGA HILL RD

UNINCORPORATED

WILLIAMS JAMES EA

LAZCANO OMAR

$415,000

7/08/21

323 N W ST

NOTRICA LEON EA

MUSTANG RENEWABLE POWER VENTUR

$2,500,000

7/07/21

1501 N O ST

DEL REAL ROBERT

CARESIO J KENNETH

$267,500

7/09/21

237 BURTON MESA BLVD C

DAVIS BETTY EA

GRELOCK JEFFREY

$620,000

7/07/21

241 GALAXY WAY

DANG JIMMY EU

GEYER RYAN EU

$660,000

7/09/21

3717 JUPITER AVE

BOYD JAMES EU

FRASER PETER EU

$655,000

7/09/21

4023 EUROPA AVE

NOVATT GARY EA

STEVENSON WILLIAM EA

$1,550,000

7/06/21

1461 W HWY 246

WALTON CARL EA

VIADO DWIGHT EA

$507,000

7/09/21

616 N TENTH ST

MILLER MARCIA

GARCIA ERIC EU

$860,000

7/09/21

6855 LONG CANYON RD

SATTERTHWAITE CORINNE MARIE EU

CARROLL LISA

$450,000

7/09/21

385 SAVANNA DR

SELLER SANCHEZ ANDREA

BUYER VAZQUEZ VERONICA EA

PRICE $295,000

DATE 7/07/21

ADDRESS 1700 N LYNNE DR 50

BECKER ELENA EA

VIJELAS LLC

$490,000

7/09/21

1211 E FESLER ST

BOGNUDA JIMMY EA

TELLO ESPERANZA

$650,000

7/07/21

1207 E FESLER ST

BURTNETT GREGORY EU

MCCONE MICHAEL EU

$540,000

7/02/21

1647 HILLSBORO DR

WOODBURY TIMOTHY EU

GARZA JESSE EU

$545,000

7/02/21

1532 S LARK ST

GARIBOLDI JOHN EA

LARA CARLOS

$260,000

7/09/21

1960 S MCCLELLAND ST 12

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The Mesa

Santa Barbara

1523 Marquard Ter, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 2-4 & Sun 1-4, $1,295,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Erin Beck 805-708-0446, DRE#01488548 909 Laguna St, 4BD, 3BA, Fri 4-6, Sat 12-3 & Sun 12-3, $2,295,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Marguerite Taylor / Schyler Smith 805705-0957 / 805-329-1079, DRE#01169100 / 02122551

AREA

This data is provided to The Santa Barbara Independent by an outside third-party source and represents a partial list of recorded residential sales in Santa Barbara County on the dates listed. While this information is public record The Santa Barbara Independent cannot guarantee the accuracy nor the completeness of this list.

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Spacious Goleta home with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and endless possibilities! Recently renovated, this home enjoys new appliances, flooring, paint, landscaping, and is ready for a new owner to put the finishing touches on it to make it ‘home’. Large dining room off of the kitchen opens to additional room, and leads into another large central living room with fireplace and doors to the back patio. Main Bedroom suite has walk-in closet, beautiful arched doorway, and private access to a covered backyard patio. Bright natural light fills the home in every room. Upstairs features 2 more bedrooms, 1 bathroom, cozy fireplace, and private deck. It also includes interior access or private exterior access, for ADU potential! Front and back yards feature grassy areas, patios, and .18 .acres to create your dream yard! Minutes to the Calle Real Shopping Center, parks, and beaches!

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Contact me and let me do a loan “checkup” for you!

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MORTGAGE FACT

Refinancing from a 30-year to a 20-year fixed-rate home loan could save you money. Not only might you be scheduled to pay off your loan faster, but you may also be able to lower your interest rate. This could save you significant money in interest over the life of your loan.

Steve Boelter

MORTGAGE FICTION

Your credit needs to be perfect to buy a home or refinance a current home loan.

VP of Residential Lending M: 805-698-6199 steve.boelter@dkmortgage.com dkmortgage.com/boelter

Your credit and credit scores are very important aspects of qualifying for home financing. However, there are options for those with less-than-perfect credit, and we may be able to qualify you for the loan you need.

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

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A GATHERING PLACE | Santa Ynez, Ca A Gathering Place for friends to enjoy the serenity and beauty of this stunning renovation. With massive ceilings and banks of natural light, views of the San Rafael Wilderness can be seen from every room. The retro pool and expansive patio are perfect for dining al fresco. The property includes a 2 bedroom guest house, entertainment room and shop. Miles of riding trails wind through Woodstock Ranch and can be accessed from the property. This is a special 18 acre estate near the Sedgewick Preserve and Los Padres National Forest and minutes from the charming town of Los Olivos.

Patty Murphy

3671LIVEOAKROAD.COM Offered at $3,750,000

Small House and Larger Needs Q: Marsha, we bought our house six years ago. It was

perfect at that time, and we still love many of the home’s features. But now, two babies later, we are feeling somewhat cramped. Q&A with Marsha Gray How do you know when it’s time to upsize? Is it better to purchase a larger house or remodel your current one?

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A: There are two questions here.

I’ll start by answering your first one. What are the telltale signs a family needs a larger house? There are quite a few signals that more space is needed. I’ll give you a few and you decide if these fit your situation. The first and most relevant to you is that your family has grown. A house that felt spacious with two adults feels like a fishbowl with two children added in. It’s not just two more humans; it’s everything that goes with having kids. They have lots of toys, books, clothes, art projects, and friends. Children often bring non-humans such as cats, dogs, hamsters, and birds into a household. Another clue you need more room could be your outdoor living space now feels like a postage stamp. Is your lawn large enough for soccer, baseball, and outdoor birthday parties? Consider dedicated space for

new hobbies and interests that come with children. Expanding families means more furniture and simply stuff galore. In conjunction with the growing family, you and your spouse also need adult space away from the rugrats. Is there an area in your home where you can retreat and enjoy adult time? Then there’s grandparents, relatives, and friends. If they live out of your area, they’ll want to visit often. Do you have space for extended overnight guests? I’m sure you realize that just by asking the question about size, it’s time to consider a larger house. To answer your second question, is it better to remodel or purchase a more spacious home? Here are some ideas to consider when making that decision. You bought your home before you had children. Was school district a factor in your purchase? What is the quality of life in your neighborhood and is it child-friendly? Look around and decide if the area is evolving. What is the amount of traffic on your street? How is the walkability in your location? Being able to walk to parks and amenities is important when you have children. What’s your current commute time to work? With your added responsibilities, you may want a shorter drive time.

Remodeling can take months. If you plan on staying in the house, be prepared for dust, noise, and strangers in your house. Expansion and improvements are always costlier than expected. Moving to a larger house can also be stressful. You’ll need to prepare your existing house for sale. And then there’s the house hunting in today’s overly hot market for the larger home. Both remodeling and a new purchase have pluses and minuses. Your decision should be based on economics, lifestyle choices, and your family’s tolerance for disruptive events. Analyze these circumstances and decide what the best choice is for you and your family.

Marsha Gray, DRE #012102130, NMLS#1982164, has been a real estate broker in Santa Barbara for more than 20 years. She works at Allyn & Associates, real estate services and lending. To read more Q&A articles, visit MarshaGraySBhomes.com. She will research and answer all questions submitted. Contact Marsha at (805) 252-7093 or MarshaGraySB@gmail.com.

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1338 DE LA GUERRA ROAD Sold for $2,724,000

Steve Epstein

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CalDRE #0994429

CalDRE #01964065

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1270 VIA BRIGITTE

CalDRE #01971022

6 BD | 6 BA

Luxuriate in this magnificent Mediterranean retreat with long and open vistas revealing sprawling ocean and valley views out to The Channel Islands. Located in a gated enclave on a private .61-acre lot, this property is the epitome of coastal California living. Nate Hagon

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CalDRE #02011627

Stan Aslanian

Jedd Hewitt

CalDRE #01866069

CalDRE #02118814

234 CANON DRIVE Sold for $3,700,000

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1220 SAN ANTONIO CREEK ROAD Ajia Orozco Marketing

Sold for $4,750,000

Chase

Lic. #600029

805.689.9339 TheEpsteinPartners.com

1235 Coast Village Road, Montecito, CA 93108 1503 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

MADHU KHEMANI

3208 LAUREL CANYON ROAD Sold for $1,500,000

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This bill would not mandate that cities have to approve these projects. It gives the power to the cities to work with applicants and to de-

ing and the demand continues to be cide if the project fits the strong for more housing due to the profile to be exempted proximity to jobs. from the CEQA required In order to address the issues of studies. There are already supply and affordability we need to a host of exemptions for make it easier for cities and builders pro-environmental activito build. We have to remove roadties. SB 10 looks to conblocks that can drag out the approval tinue this by focusing on of a project for years and scare off dehousing in areas that are velopers looking to build. Additionalready close to transit and Brian Johnson ally, we have to look at strengthenjobs. This would have the ing the supply of housing where it is effect of reducing the impact on California’s environment by reducing needed most. That is closer to where the jobs the need for cars and supporting public trans- are and closer to where there is a good source of public transportation. If California is going portation. Critics see this as an effort to remove en- to be able to fight back against the changing vironmental safety measures that protect the climate that brings drought and massive wildresidents. Given that these projects still have fires we will have to look to make it easier to to seek local governmental approval this argu- add density where it makes the most sense. We ment appears thin that housing would be built cannot keep pushing our housing further and in unsafe areas of California. These are going further away. That is not safe for Californians to be areas that already have density of hous- or their environment.

Brian Johnson is a California licensed real estate agent and the Managing Director of Radius Commercial Real Estate. Brian handles all types of commercial real estate transactions but has a special focus on multifamily investments. He can be reached at 805-879-9631 or bjohnson@radiusgroup.com.

here is a bill working its way through the legislative process in California that could make it easier to add new housing units to our supply desperate market. SB 10 is an effort to allow cities to rezone transit accessible parcels for small housing projects (up to 10 units) without the expensive and time-consuming studies required under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) if the property is an area that has good access to public transportation. Often builders are stymied for years through frivolous CEQA challenges from groups looking to restrict new housing. These types of NIMBY efforts are usually couched in terms of protecting environmentally sensitive issues but no proof is required in order to file a CEQA challenge and most challenges end up being dismissed once they finally work their way through the system. In the meantime, residents continue to suffer from a lack of housing supply.

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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SALES AREA

SELLER

BUYER

PRICE

DATE

ADDRESS

BUELLTON/SOLVANG

MARTINEZ JOSE EA

ALDUDES BAKETSU LLC

$1,550,000

7/01/21

1180 ALAMO PINTADO RD

FOLLEY SUZANNE EA

TORONTO JOHN EU

$840,000

7/02/21

240 VESTER STED

HERNANDEZ ANTONIA

OLVERA CHRISTINA EA

$505,000

7/06/21

5915 BIRCH ST 1

ENGLE LEE EA

KERNS TRUST EA

$690,000

7/07/21

6048 JACARANDA WAY C

WOOD ELLEN EA

SCHULTZ KAREN EU

$690,000

7/02/21

1080 PALMETTO WAY D

CASTRO JILL EA

957 MAPLE AVENUE LLC

$1,200,000

7/02/21

957 MAPLE AVE

COOPER HAROLD EA

MIRA EILEEN

$875,000

7/07/21

4700 SANDYLAND RD 29

WEBER ROBERT M & PATRICIA EU

SINGER KATHERINE

$610,000

7/07/21

1271 FRANCISCAN CT 5

TYAN PATRICE

MURRAY CHRISTOPHER EU

$1,275,000

7/09/21

6839 SILKBERRY LN

SMITH JANIS EA

CHOI SHIN EU

$950,000

7/01/21

554 POPPYFIELD PL

BAIN MARK EA

PHILLIPS CASSANDRA

$921,000

7/02/21

562 SPRINGBROOK CT

CROCKER ERICK EU

MUNOZ EMILY

$925,000

7/01/21

2 CALAVERAS AVE

POMATTO BETTY EA

HO THEODORE EU

$990,000

7/02/21

273 CARLO DR

LEWIS GEOFFREY EA

WEDZINA JAMES EU

$1,049,000

7/01/21

259 CALLE SERRENTO

GOUW KEN EA

CARBON WEST LLC

$2,450,000

7/09/21

7756 KESTREL LN

MCCARLEY LAND EU

CRUZ OLIVA EU

$425,000

7/09/21

249 QUAIL CIR

SLIZYS MARIA EA

ZAKOUR RAMI

$135,000

7/09/21

208 S G ST

HOLT GREGORY EA

CROCKER AARON EU

$639,000

7/02/21

432 S A ST

MIN YONG EU

EL CAMPESINO LLC

$725,000

7/09/21

800 N H ST

MELGOZA ARMANDO

RODRIGUEZ VANESSA EU

$460,000

7/07/21

1024 N SIXTH ST

BOND MATTHEW

MORENO JAVIER EU

$305,000

7/09/21

1243 RIVERSIDE DR

SCHWAGER ROBERT EU

GOLD BRAD EA

$17,082,500

7/07/21

945 LILAC DR

BLINKEN ALAN EU

HANNOMD TROY EA

$10,250,000

7/07/21

424 MEADOWBROOK DR

EINERSON JAMIE

YLVISAKER JANE EA

$8,800,000

7/02/21

1445 E MOUNTAIN DR

605 PARA GRANDE LANE EA

JANSEN SUSAN

$325,000

7/06/21

605 PARA GRANDE LN

JORGENSEN KAREN

NISSMAN MICHAEL EA

$3,300,000

7/08/21

707 SANTECITO DR

SPRECHER ANNE EU

O'CONNOR NANCY

$3,250,000

7/09/21

820 SUMMIT RD

LOS OLIVOS

VAN GARDEREN TEJAY EU

SULAK JONAH EA

$1,715,000

7/09/21

2984 SAN MARCOS AVE

SANTA BARBARA

IKOLOV NIKOLAY EU

VAZQUEZ SERGIO EU

$875,000

7/09/21

1323 PUNTA GORDA ST

WRIGHT CASSANDRA EA

POLANSKI ANN EA

$1,100,000

7/09/21

240 POR LA MAR CIR

ROACH EDWARD EA

HASHIM RICHARD EA

$4,700,000

7/09/21

1228 MISSION CANYON RD

MCDONALD DUNCAN EU

SMITH RICHARD EA

$4,250,000

7/07/21

497 MOUNTAIN DR

UNGER DAVID EA

GOWLER STEVEN EU

$3,150,000

7/06/21

575 W MOUNTAIN DR

WENZLAU CAROLA EA

VALENCICH ERINN

$2,200,000

7/09/21

2700 HOLLY RD

BREWER MARYANN EA

BRADFIELD VENETIA EA

$2,300,000

7/09/21

422 E PADRE ST

EDMAN JEFFREY EA

GARTLAND PATRICIA EA

$1,670,000

7/02/21

309 E ISLAY ST

DIVINE WORKS LLC

GOODMAN JERRY EA

$1,500,000

7/02/21

3208 LAUREL CANYON RD

ZENI HANI EA

WILLETT ROBIN EU

$2,875,000

7/09/21

1109 CAMINO DEL RIO

ELCONIN FAMILY TRUST 4/15/03

SHANNON CAROLINA

$4,750,000

7/07/21

1220 SAN ANTONIO CRK RD

MODLIN RICHARD EU

ANTONOVA NATALIYA EA

$6,750,000

7/02/21

4403 VIA ABRIGADA

CARPINTERIA

LOMPOC

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LOCAL HOMES IN ULTIMATE HOUSE HUNT

Two homes listed for sale by Village Properties have been selected as finalists in the HGTV Ultimate House Hunt 2021. The Ultimate House Hunt is a month-long online promotion held on HGTV.com, running from June 30 through August 4. Fans can go online to view all the homes and vote for their favorites. The program highlights homes for sale in eight categories: Amazing Kitchens, Beachfront Homes, Countryside Retreats, Curb Appeal, Downtown Dwellings, Homes with a History, Outdoor Escapes, and Waterside Homes. Both Village Properties listings are finalists in the

ming pool and guest cabana. A tennis court, pond, and guest house complete the magnificent estate. “5200 Foxen Canyon Rd is the epitome of an outdoor escape. We are thrilled to share it with all the fans of HGTV and the Ultimate House Hunt contest,” Kendall said. Readers can tour photo galleries of all 66 homes before voting. A winner will be chosen in each category, plus an overall award for the listing receiving the most votes. To view all homes and cast your vote, visit: HGTV. com/househunt

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Outdoor Escapes category. The first home is located at 1395 Oak Creek Canyon, represented by Riskin Partners Estate Group. Created over the course of five years by architect Peter Becker, designer Rosie Feinberg, and the build team at Giffin and Crane, this residence captures the spirit of an Italian Villa. Walls of glass and steel doors open to a south-facing loggia, pool terrace, and guest house, all overlooking beautiful ocean and island panoramas. “Villa Bella Vista is reminiscent of Italy’s most lavish villas with jaw-dropping ocean views in the coveted coastal enclave of Montecito. We are excited to share the estate with millions of HGTV fans in the Ultimate House Hunt contest,” said Sarah Hanacek, partner of Riskin Partners Estate Group of Village Properties. The other finalist is located at 5200 Foxen Canyon Road in Los Olivos, represented by Carey Kendall. The 64-acre estate sits along the Foxen Canyon Wine Trail and includes a 20-acre vineyard producing award-winning premium estate grown wine. A gated entrance winds past vineyards and pond to the main residence that blends Southwestern and Mediterranean influences in grand scale. Nestled against a hillside, surrounded by terraces and lush gardens overlooking the vineyards, an abundance of glass opens the home to remarkable views. The terraced facade overlooks a tropical oasis with swim-

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