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468 CROCKER SPERRY DR, SB 3BD/3+(2)½BA • $12,995,000 Bartron Real Estate Group / Beth Goodman 805.563.4054 / 805.455.1909 LIC# 01005021 / 00966870

1080 LADERA LN, MONTECITO 4BD/4BA • $4,500,000 Garrett McCaw / Jeff M Oien 805.252.2335 / 805.895.2944 LIC# 01457796 / 00852118

1381 E VALLEY RD, MONTECITO 7BD/5+(2)½BA • $11,500,000 Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group, 805.565.4014 LIC# 01426886

1150 N FAIRVIEW AVE, GOLETA 4BD/3½BA • $5,950,000 Mimi Greenberg, 805.570.9585 LIC# 01196887

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1450 W HIGHWAY 246, BUELLTON 8BD/6BA • $2,995,000 Jamie Jo Sim, 805.689.5799 LIC# 01234347

1620 GRAND AVE, SANTA BARBARA 5BD/4½BA • $5,295,000 Kathy Strand Spieler / Katie Spieler 805.895.6326 / 805.245.4582 LIC# 00851281 / 02172820

2490 NIGHTSHADE PL, ARROYO GRANDE 4BD/6½BA • $4,900,000 Brooke Fraser, 805.550.8601 LIC# 01968328

395 LOMA MEDIA RD, SANTA BARBARA 3BD/2BA • $2,995,000 Cristal Clarke, 805.886.9378 LIC# 00968247

200 MORADA LN, SANTA BARBARA 4BD/2½BA • $2,895,000 Bartron Real Estate Group, 805.563.4054 LIC# 01005021

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503 MIRAMONTE DR, SANTA BARBARA 3BD/2½BA • $2,595,000 Felipe Castañeda / Andrea Ruhge 805.636.4410 / 805.895.5862 LIC# 02103365 / 01965484

651 FOXEN LN, LOS ALAMOS 4BD/2½BA • $1,995,000 The Ealand Group, 805.698.9902 LIC# 01766178

4215 WOODSTOCK RD, SANTA YNEZ 4BD/3BA • $2,595,000 Claire Hanssen / Brett Ellingsberg 805.680.0929 / 805.729.4334 LIC# 00887277 / 01029715

5445 TREE FARM LN, SANTA BARBARA 3BD/3BA • $2,488,000 Lisa Foley, 805.252.2271 LIC# 01995513

546 ARBOL VERDE ST, CARPINTERIA 3BD/2BA • $2,295,000 Jessica Stovall & Lindsey Densmore 805.698.9416 / 310.991.6439 LIC# 01887272 / 02162929

3300 CATALINA RD, LOMPOC 3BD/5BA • $1,999,000 Glynnis Mullenary, 805.705.5206 LIC# 01748187

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1544 VIKING WY, SOLVANG 4BD/2½BA • $1,950,000 Deborah Samuel, 805.570.6680 LIC# 02119798

6535 CAMINO VENTUROSO, GOLETA 4BD/3BA • $1,895,000 Amy Abbott / Kristin Joy Hall 805.708.3221 / 805.345.8279 LIC# 02020854 / 01735358

6270 MUIRFIELD DR, GOLETA 3BD/2BA • $1,825,000 Deborah Samuel, 805.570.6680 LIC# 02119798

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1940 VIBORG RD, SOLVANG 3BD/2BA • $1,325,000 Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500 LIC# 01209580

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573 SWEET RAIN PL, GOLETA 3BD/2½BA • $1,250,000 Kristen Maggitti, 805.895.8387 LIC# 02195648

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2645 STATE ST #2, SANTA BARBARA 3BD/2BA • $1,185,000 Kathy Hughes, 805.448.4881 LIC# 00521702

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2988 TEPUSQUET RD, SANTA MARIA 3BD/2½BA • $975,000 Jody Neal / Jasper Rhodes 805.252.9267 / 805.708.8136 LIC# 01995725 / 02220808

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How Can Prices Be “Down” in a Sellers’ Market? The last five years have seen a stabilization or plateauing of local real estate values, evening the playing field somewhat for buyers. The 2026 year-to-date median saw a notable drop from a year ago; however, the surge in the median for 2025 now appears to have been somewhat of an anomaly and market pricing for 2026 has adjusted down to an established active and more balanced market. Given this era of stabilized prices, traditional statistical indices such as months of inventory, number of sales, and inventory levels conby Jackie Walters, Village Properties tinue to show that the Santa Barbara South Coast remains in a sellers’ market. The good news is that this market dynamic provides opportunities for buyers and sellers. Sellers can now be assured that there will be a motivated and qualified buyer ready to promptly purchase their home, assuming the home has been carefully prepared for sale and is market priced. Time and money spent on completing needed repairs, improving curb appeal, landscaping, and maybe staging, is important. Buyers can feel a little sense of relief that they may have more negotiating power and are “buying at 2022 prices.” We are also seeing fewer multiple offers, and many homes are taking longer to sell, forcing sellers to reduce the price.

Let’s Review the Chart—2026 MLS Market Activity Median Price The median price is one of the most commonly used data points of the real estate market. The fluctuation in the median is not an indication of the rise or fall of the value of a specific home, but more an indication of the increase or decrease in value of the market in general. The median can be skewed high or low, however, if there is a sharp increase or decrease in either high-end sales or in entry-level housing. The median price for the South Coast at the end of June 2026, for houses and PUDs, was $2,147,500, a decrease of 7.96 percent from the end of 2025. (A “PUD” is a unit within a planned unit development and is governed by a homeowners’ association.)

Months of Inventory Months of inventory (MOI) is a market index which illustrates market momentum. MOI, often referred to as market velocity, shows the current pace of sales by dividing the number of active listings by the number of properties in escrow but not yet closed. This statistic is particularly useful in quantifying, in real time, buyer desire levels and general confidence with investing in real estate. As a general rule of thumb, a market with less than three months of inventory is indicative of an active sellers’ market. As you will see from the chart, including luxury price ranges,

June 2026

Closed Median Sales Escrows Price

Sales Active Months of Closed Median Sales Pending Listings Inventory Escrows Price

Houses/PUDs

498

$2,147,500

227

2.5

$2,062,500

Carp/Summerland

$2,250,000

9.7

$2,797,500

Montecito

$5,750,000

4.5

$8,675,000

Santa Barbara

238

$2,042,500

1.9

$2,100,000

Hope Ranch

$7,425,000

6.0

$10,600,000

Goleta

131

$1,625,000

1.3

$1,875,000

we have 2.5 months of inven- Condos 176 $1,008,000 34 59 1.7 26 $984,500 tory. Statistically, this means Totals 674 $1,800,000 125 286 2.3 118 $1,837,500 that, at the current pace of sales, assuming no new listNot unexpectedly, Goleta currently has only 1.3 months of ings, it would take only two and a half months for Santa inventory. Barbara to be sold out! From a practical standpoint, however, as the South Coast market comprises several micro- Santa Barbara markets, geographically, as well as by price range, and each The median price for the general Santa Barbara area was $2,042,500 at the mid-year point of 2026, down from sub-market performs differently. $2,302,500 for year-end 2025. However, sales continue at a steady pace with a current 1.9 months of inventory and a Inventory Levels A lot has been reported nationally about increasing inven- 11.7 percent increase in number of sales as compared to the tory. However, for the ever supply-challenged Santa Barbara first half of 2025. South Coast, we rarely have enough choices to show buyers across all market segments. As you will see from the chart, as of the end of June 2026, there were only 286 available properties for sale in the MLS. One year ago, there were 348 properties available for sale. To put this data into perspective, more than 10 years ago, inventory levels were typically in the 400-450 range. Let’s take a closer look at how various neighborhoods performed.

Goleta For buyers seeking a home in the $1-1.6 million range, the Goleta market is competitive with many properties selling within the first few weeks, or some within days. With a smaller percentage of higher-end properties, the Goleta market attracts entry-level buyers, as well as investors.

Montecito and the Luxury Market

The median price for Montecito, according to the MLS data, for the first half of 2026 was $5,750,000, which is down 7.14 percent from the end of 2025. Months of inventory for June 2026 is a strong 4.5 as compared to 7.9 MOI one year ago.

Condos Market-wide condos have shown a decrease of 3.2 percent in the median price since year-end 2025. The number of sales, however, has increased by almost 8 percent year-to-date from one year ago. This market segment provides entry-level pricing for many first-time buyers; however, we are seeing many luxury condos sell at a steady pace. We hope this information is helpful. Real estate is a longterm investment and is most often the single biggest component of an individual’s future net worth.

Median Sales Price of HE/PU ~ District 05-35 35 YTD 2009 to 2026

$3,500,000

$3,000,000

$2,537,500

$2,500,000

$2,250,000 $2,242,500 $2,147,500 $2,130,000 $1,995,000

$2,000,000

$1,500,000

$1,000,000

$1,257,500 $1,290,000 $1,250,000 $1,288,500 $1,175,000$1,195,000 $1,120,500 $830,000 $840,000 $915,000 $855,000 $792,500

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Data for this article was compiled by the Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service and analyzed by members of the Statistical Review Committee of the Santa Barbara Association of Realtors. Writer Jackie Walters is a licensed agent with Village Properties, with more than 30 years’ local experience. Jackie can be reached at (805) 570-0558 or jackie@villagesite.com.

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RARE END-UNIT WITH PANORAMIC HONDA VALLEY PARK VIEWS Enjoy panoramic views overlooking Honda Valley Park from this 2bed/1.5bath end-unit condominium. Positioned in one of the most desirable locations within the Santa Barbara Highlands development, this soughtafter Coronado model offers a combination of privacy, natural beauty, and a floor plan that feels more like a cottage than a condo. You are welcomed by soaring cathedral ceilings with exposed beams and an expansive

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Board President Mari Mitchel, Event Co-Chair Jeanne Anderson, Special Guest Martha Stewart, Trustee Wendy Schmidt, and Event Co-Chair Julie Morley.

Trustee Susie Read Cronin, CEO Rebecca Anderson, and Honorary Councilmember Chana Jackson

Lotusland’s ‘Botanical Splendor’ Fundraiser Delights 500 Guests

n July 18, 500 supporters of Lotusland enjoyed a fantasy-like experience at the world-renowned, breathtakingly beautiful garden, while raising a net $1.5 million to sustain the nonprofit’s operations. Upon arrival, the florally chic-attired guests were greeted with cocktails, mocktails, and refreshing hors d’oeuvres along a curated garden stroll. On a tiny island in the famed Japanese Garden, artist Andrea Brook played her custom-designed harp, with 26 strings extending more than 60 feet from the island to the shore. Equally mesmerizing was the Lotus Garden, with the lotuses in full bloom, and the Aloe Garden, with the blue Abalone Pond glistening in the afternoon sun. For those who got a tad warm, staff were on hand at every turn, handing out parasols, cool towels, and spiced watermelon bites. A Rori’s Creamery stand proffered Lotusland Lemongrass and Thai Lime ice cream. In line with the Botanical Splendor theme, the reception tent on the Great Lawn featured rich botanical textiles, lush foliage, and decorative elements inspired by the garden. Guests relaxed in comfy lounge furniture in the tent and on the lawn. Dining was under a separate open-air tent, with olive-green upholstered chairs and elegantly appointed tables. Actor Jane Lynch emceed the program, and Trustee Wendy Schmidt introduced special guest Martha Stewart. Schmidt emphasized how plants are the key to all life on earth and that Stewart has made caring for plants, gardens, and our relationship with them fashionable, desirable, and practical. Quoting Stewart, Schmidt stated that more than a spouse or a pet, “having a garden is the secret to a happy life.” Schmidt, wife of former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, lauded Stewart as an inspiration for their philanthropic work today in regenerative agriculture, healthy food systems, and healthy soils around the world. Stewart reflected on her last visit to Lotusland, in 2012, when her magazine Living made Lotusland the cover story. Calling Lotusland “this extraordinary place,” Stew-

art remarked that the gardens are now twice as beautiful as they were then. She praised CEO Rebecca Anderson, gardeners Paul Mills and Tyler Diehl, and the rest of the team, thanking them for the continued commitment to horticultural excellence. Stewart noted that one-third of the garden’s living collections are threatened in their native habitat, making their care all the more important. She greatly applauded Lotusland’s sustainable and pesticide-free practices. She pointed to some commonalities between Lotusland founder Ganna Walska and herself, including their Polish heritage, “She was beautiful - I hope to follow,” and the habit, when Walska saw a prized specimen, of asking where the owner bought it or at least to pet it. “I do that all the time, and people actually don’t mind. They really don’t — unless they’re really crabby jerks.” Guests also enjoyed the premiere of Rooted in Vision, a short film on Lotusland narrated by Lynch that featured recently discovered clips of Walska speaking on woman’s equality. Jim Nye led an auction and paddle raise. The Botanical Splendor theme celebrated Walska’s legacy, and in an interview, Anderson highlighted the femaleled nature of the event. “Lotusland was created through the vision and courage of an extraordinary woman, Ganna Walska, and it is inspiring to celebrate that legacy alongside Wendy Schmidt and Martha Stewart, two trailblazing women who shape our world through their talents and protect our environment as stewards and supporters.” This signature fundraiser, with the least expensive ticket option at $4,000 for a pair, raises necessary operating funds for the nonprofit, whose conditional use permit limits it to 20,000 visitors annually. With this constraint, ticket sales cover only 13 percent of operating costs. Members got early access to tickets and the limited number released to the public sold out almost immediately, showing strong community support. In other news, Lotusland is now completing a new water system that will capture and reuse rainwater that otherwise would be lost. Cisterns, bio-filtration and irrigation sys-

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Screenwriter Jennifer Cheyne and Actor/Event Emcee Jane Lynch

Supporters Kumsu Kim, Young Sohn, and Maria Schmidt

tems, and a 200,000-gallon underground reservoir were constructed. Thanks to its efficient and sustainable horticultural practices, Lotusland has been able to meet its irrigation needs with its well water, in the absence of drought. However, aging infrastructure (100+ years) and climate change prodded the nonprofit to invest in the new system. The project, according to Anderson, is about creating a sustainable future for the living collections. It is the first major project to be funded by the Lotusland Forever campaign, which raised an impressive $30 million. The remainder of the funds have been allocated to other water system components, restoration of the Pavilion and Patio, and restoration and expansion of various gardens.

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e’ve all heard the old adage that if you Your answer to this will determine if save $1 a day starting when you are you should wait to, or simply, put more 20, you’ll have more money than money down on your home purchase. If you need by the time you retire. This isn’t the extra funds toward your down payment a miserly concept; it’s simply one of com- are sitting in equity, it doesn’t mean that pounding: The snowball effect relates to the your property becomes more valuable. The fact that what you are doing market will dictate what someis not only earning interest THE MORTGAGE MINUTE one will pay for your home (its on the money you put aside value), not how much equity you have accumulated. each month, but also on the accumulated interest from Perhaps you have other goals (say, putting kids through colthe previous month. That lege) than simply purchasing math builds and builds, growing in size like a snowa house. Could your funds not ball amassing fresh powder be compounding outside your as it races down the hill. home’s value instead? If you put In the housing market, that $100K in an average treathere’s two factors we should sury bond, which yields at least by Austin Lampson around 3 percent, then in 10 take into account when analyzing how to take action. The first is: How years you would have close to $135K—even effectively can we grow our funds? The sec- if you didn’t put an additional cent toward ond: How drastically will prices change? savings. Let’s tackle the funds question first. If My favorite compound interest calcula$100K in real estate costs around $700 per tor can be found through the Compound month, what is better for your budget, a Interest Calculator on Investor.gov. I like $700 per month higher payment or adding it because it is pure data—no pop-up ads, $100K to your down payment? In other not owned by some company trying to sell words, can you save and accumulate funds you something. It is a great tool to showcase more rapidly than it would cost to borrow the power of saving. It can also outline how long your savings will last when you start to that difference? An independently operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC.

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decumulate, aka retire, yet the market still continues on. Back to housing, we all know that home values rise and fall based on their previous level. A 5 percent change on a million-dollar property is $50,000. Assuming that appreciation happens every year, in 10 years, your property would be worth more than $1.628M. Considering prices have increased by more than 6 percent on average in the past 10 years, this is conservative for our local market. Now, what would you rather have done: invested in a house sooner because you took on that $700 higher monthly payment or waited until you got another $100K to get a different down payment level? I cannot answer this for you, and I am certainly not telling anyone to over-leverage themselves (ugh, please don’t!). What I am reminding you is that money compounds. The snowball effect works the same way no matter the asset, yet the asset itself can dictate how large an avalanche occurs. By balancing math and emotion, we can be empowered to leverage toward a greater future than any old adage can align.

PS: Compounding can work for everything

in your life, from habits to your mental state. Working out day after day builds muscle and stamina. Speak kindly to yourself more often and you will more easily shut down negative thoughts. By building on yesterday’s actions, your growth can catapult you past your wildest dreams. Try it! I believe in you. Austin Lampson is a licensed mortgage professional and branch manager of Origin Point Mortgage. She has spent the last quarter-century helping her clients balance math and emotion to achieve their financial goals. Reach Austin at (805) 869-7100, austin@austin lampson.com, or visit austinlampson.com.

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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SALES AREA

DATE

ADDRESS

PRICE

DATE

ADDRESS

BUELLTON/SOLVANG $1,635,000

6/29/26

1511 KRONBORG DR

$2,965,000

6/24/26

179 HERMOSILLO DR

CARPINTERIA

$645,000

6/30/26

5935 HICKORY ST 3

$9,900,000

6/30/26

965 BROOKTREE RD

$680,000

6/30/26

5931 BIRCH ST 4

$12,500,000

6/26/26

709 SAN YSIDRO LN

$2,400,000

6/26/26

767 CALLE REY MAR

$5,195,000

6/24/26

921 EL RANCHO RD

$795,000

6/30/26

1280 FRANCISCAN CT 1

$3,300,000

6/26/26

733 WOODLAND DR

$2,000,000

6/30/26

4885 SANDYLAND RD 2

LOS OLIVOS

$3,825,000

6/30/26

2213 KEENAN RD

$322,000

6/30/26

5140 SAN LORENZO DR

SANTA BARBARA

$1,325,000

6/26/26

40 OCEAN VIEW AVE

$2,755,000

6/26/26

5145 LOUISIANA PL

$4,800,000

6/26/26

220 W PUEBLO ST

$1,300,000

6/30/26

559 ZINK AVE

$2,120,500

6/26/26

2212 STATE ST

$1,674,000

6/23/26

674 BURTIS ST

$1,587,500

6/25/26

323 E ARRELLAGA ST

$1,800,000

6/30/26

5549 HUNTINGTON DR

$1,000,000

6/30/26

714 SPRING ST

$2,720,000

6/30/26

5676 VIA SALERNO

$1,170,000

6/26/26

725 E HALEY ST

$1,950,000

6/23/26

5899 BERKELEY RD

$1,010,000

6/30/26

329 SANTA BARBARA ST

$1,625,000

6/22/26

236 PEREZA CIR

$3,020,000

6/30/26

312 E CANON PERDIDO ST

$599,000

6/24/26

5518 ARMITOS AVE 93

$2,520,000

6/23/26

650 JUANITA AVE

$590,000

6/26/26

29 DEARBORN PL 16

$746,000

6/30/26

864 HIGHLAND DR 6

$1,580,000

6/24/26

7395 FREEMAN PL

$1,100,000

6/30/26

633 ORTEGA ST UNIT D

$1,060,000

6/25/26

540 SWEET RAIN PL

$1,850,000

6/26/26

1424 DE LA VINA ST

$3,100,000

6/26/26

1400 HOLIDAY HILL RD

$2,100,000

6/26/26

1327 DE LA VINA ST

$670,000

6/25/26

319 NORTHGATE DR A

$843,000

6/25/26

620 W CARRILLO ST D

ISLA VISTA

$875,000

6/26/26

6787 ESTERO RD #A

$414,000

6/24/26

1310 SAN ANDRES ST 1

LOMPOC

$587,000

6/30/26

203 E WALNUT AVE

$1,119,000

6/24/26

1545 W VALERIO ST

$799,000

6/23/26

215 S H ST

$1,800,000

6/24/26

2128 RED ROSE WAY

$560,000

6/24/26

317 E PRUNE AVE

$2,075,000

6/26/26

2129 RED ROSE WAY

$510,000

6/30/26

900 E COLLEGE AVE

$1,160,000

6/30/26

2047 MOUNTAIN AVE

$629,000

6/24/26

409 N SECOND ST

$955,000

6/24/26

718 COOK AVE

$500,000

6/30/26

1037 N B CT

$1,125,000

6/29/26

2636 CALLE REAL

$660,000

6/22/26

1232 N ORCHID ST

$1,645,000

6/29/26

2732 MIRADERO DR A

$406,500

6/22/26

923 N N ST

$1,700,000

6/30/26

3855 FOOTHILL RD

$456,000

6/23/26

600 SUMMERWOOD LN

$1,720,000

6/23/26

270 LEE DR

$612,000

6/25/26

1257 STONEBROOK DR

$4,000,000

6/26/26

4594 CAMINO MOLINERO

$10,700,000

6/26/26

2076 CHINA FLAT RD

$2,845,000

6/30/26

4548 CAMINO MOLINERO

$9,250,000

6/26/26

491 PIMIENTO LN

$1,000,000

6/26/26

833 CIENEGUITAS RD

$3,900,000

6/30/26

163 HOT SPRINGS RD

$1,150,000

6/24/26

1172 RICE RANCH RD

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PRICE

AREA

SANTA MARIA

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PRICE

DATE

ADDRESS

AREA

PRICE

DATE

ADDRESS

SANTA MARIA

$925,000

6/30/26

956 DIAMOND DR

SANTA MARIA

$642,500

6/25/26

839 E EL CAMINO ST

$740,000

6/23/26

380 HIGHLAND DR

$1,250,000

6/23/26

223 E TUNNELL ST

$1,846,000

6/26/26

4617 S BLOSSER RD

$650,000

6/30/26

829 E FESLER ST

$710,000

6/25/26

3893 LOS PADRES RD

$575,000

6/30/26

734 E LAGUNA AVE

$728,000

6/26/26

1407 CHARTER CT

$3,210,000

6/23/26

176 TORO CANYON RD

$580,000

6/30/26

4226 SHADOWCREST DR

$33,333,500

6/26/26

3191 PADARO LN

$902,000

6/25/26

4621 WOODMERE RD

$1,255,000

6/30/26

1102 LA SALLE CYN RD

$675,000

6/30/26

3133 MONTANO DR

$781,500

6/30/26

524 S AVALON ST

$367,000

6/23/26

3386 GREENACRE DR

$595,000

6/26/26

526 VENUS AVE

$450,000

6/23/26

610 SUNRISE DR UNIT 10-L

$615,000

6/26/26

577 VENUS AVE

$600,000

6/30/26

275 PRESCOTT LN

$1,150,000

6/24/26

289 ST ANDREWS WAY

$615,000

6/25/26

3439 OLIVEWOOD RD

$820,000

6/30/26

1260 ONSTOTT RD

$1,038,000

6/30/26

4420 COVENTRY CT

$920,000

6/30/26

18 GALAXY WAY

$1,775,000

6/30/26

1320 FOXENWOOD DR

$800,000

6/23/26

3361 MARSHALL LN

$450,000

6/30/26

2473 S VILLAGE GREEN DR

$1,080,000

6/25/26

5632 MENEMSHA LN

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UNINCORPORATED

AREA

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