Ryan Malmsten
Expert in Montecito/Santa Barbara real estate and lifestyle
The high-end real estate market in Santa Barbara and Montecito shows no signs of slowing down, which means timing and expertise are more important than ever. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, you need the right person on your side.
A Montecito resident himself, Ryan Malmsten of Santa Barbara Brokers has over two decades of real estate experience, and he remains confident that Santa Barbara is and will always be one of the best places to own real estate in the world. Whatever your real estate intentions, or even if you’d just like some free advice, he can help.
Recent transactions representing the seller:
• 888 Lilac Drive, listed at $29,995,000
• 965 Brooktree Road, listed at $11,500,000
• 43 Seaview Drive, listed at $4,250,000
• 1983 Inverness Lane, listed at $15,900,000
• 434 Crocker Sperry Drive, listed at $8,795,000
• 462 Crocker Sperry Drive, listed at $7,950,000
And representing the buyer:
• 175 Hermosillo Road, listed at $3,795,000
• 1116 Hill Road, listed at $4,295,000
• 1363 Plaza Pacifica, listed at $4,250,000
• 2128 Birnam Wood Drive, listed at $11,250,000
• 1968 Inverness Lane, listed at $6,400,000
• 1174 Glenview Road, listed at $21,000,000
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Our clients say...
“Ryan did an amazing job for us! He represented us as both a buyer and a seller. He negotiated fair deals on both sides and was prompt in responding to the many details needed to close the sales. His style is relaxed, but he was very active in marketing our home in his large network. This resulted in a very quick sale at a fair price. We highly recommend him!” — C.W.
“Not sure it could have gone any better. Worked with sellers on a private transaction, paying a fair price and closing in less than a month after hearing about the opportunity. There were a lot of hoops to jump through to make that happen. He has my highest recommendation.” — G.
“Ryan Malmsten is a real pleasure to work with… professional and well connected. He found an off-market private sale that is perfect for us. He advises with honesty and good communication. An unbeatable combination!” — H.F.

Recent Comments
The book and the CD made this a stunning remodel. He took his time finding thousands of French roof tiles in a yard in LA… — James
Both my parents worked for John Saladino for 25 years. That property was a sanctuary. Priceless… — Shelly Tepper Hahn
John Saladino was an incredible talent. This is one of the most special houses in Montecito. — Bruce Savin
Every photo of Villa de Lemma still makes my heart skip a beat! ❤️❤️ — Tammy Hughes
The next board meeting has been scheduled for Warren Hall on Thursday, October 29, at 12:30 p.m. — Jackie
Maybe the furniture looks different, but I doubt the house has been remodeled in any significant way. It is a masterpiece. Truly. Ellen filled it… — Penelope Bianchi
Thanks Earl! They're such striking trees. — JL
The trees on either side of that entrance are Chinese Elms. — Earl
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Hey Eric, The beautiful driveway trees at 4187 Creciente - do you know what they are? I couldn't quite make out enough detail from your… — JL