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Newsletter: September 20

September 20, 2026|by Erik Torkells

BURNING QUESTIONS
“I’m a local photographer, and I photograph families all the time in front of the little ivy-covered building at the corner of Eucalyptus Lane and Humphrey Road. Over the past several months, someone has been restoring the building, and I’ve been trying to learn its history.” The answer.

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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: The 1922 George Washington Smith estate known as Ravenscroft; another one on oceanfront Edgecliff Lane; Riven Rock’s original carriage house; Campanil compound; Park Highlands Mediterranean; the first house built in San Roque’s Argonne Circle; and more.

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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• SBPD won’t commit to parades on the next iteration of State Street.
••• Should Bellosguardo have to pay property taxes?
••• County moves to block all onshore oil development.
••• ICE keeps pepper-spraying civilians.
••• The shortage of veterinary care.
••• Goleta pauses gun-store permits.
••• Glamping nixed at the former Ellwood Onshore Facility.
→ Read the post.

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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
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Just Listed

  • The 1922 George Washington Smith Estate Known as Ravenscroft
  • The Lighthouse of West Mesa
  • 1920s Charm in Montecito’s Lower Village
  • Another New Contemporary on Olive Mill Road
  • A New Jeff Shelton* House in Montecito (Believe It or Not)

Recent Comments

I have had the fortune of working at Ravenscroft. In my career I have seen many extraordinary homes around the world. This estate is my… — eliza

I just emailed you about this—and I'm happy to help anyone who's having trouble with it. (Mailchimp is erratic.) Please email me at [email protected] if… — Erik Torkells

I have signed up to receive Siteline emails multiple times and have yet to receive one. Can anyone here assist? — Christopher Greg

I'll check it out: the comments have shown me otherwise, and seems they're building a good community over there. Looking forward. — Bill

What is the price of a tour at Bellosguardo? Google search says $100. That doesn't sound very "Open and Accessible". And rental fees for "Special… — Judy's Older Brother

What a very kind comment to leave thank you very much David! Made our day! + All of the other comments of support and love… — Starr Hall

Thank you for sharing your research on this fascinating little gem of a building! — Tristin Tracy

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