The Perfect Home Is the One Built for You

Here are six properties—on the beach, in the hills, and full of potential—where you can create a truly custom home for yourself.

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BRING YOUR DREAM TO LIFE IN MONTECITO
This mostly level parcel at 2290 Featherhill Road is an exceptional opportunity to build an estate on approximately one acre in a peaceful and highly desirable Montecito location. The property offers a generous building envelope surrounded by mature trees, mountain views, and the tranquility of a quiet, tree-lined lane. Located within the coveted Montecito Union School District and just minutes from the Upper Village, San Ysidro Ranch, hiking trails, golf at the Valley Club, and world-class beaches. With easy access to utilities (buyer to verify) and a secured water meter, this rare offering presents a prime canvas to create a legacy estate in one of California’s most sought-after communities.
Offered at $2,895,000. For more information, contact the Knight Real Estate Group (805-895-4406, [email protected]). DRE# 01463617.

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SHOVEL-READY PROJECT BY RENOWNED ARCHITECT JEFF SHELTON
A rare opportunity to craft your custom dream home in beautiful Mission Canyon in collaboration with visionary architect Jeff Shelton, 2632 Montrose Place includes completed plans and permits for a stunning 2,541-square-foot, two-story residence with a 402-square-foot garage and 731 square feet of expansive, cantilevered decks. Designed to blend modern, artistic elements with innovative living spaces, the home is situated on a private .22-acre parcel featuring sweeping foothill, mountain, and distant coastline views. With native oaks and ample room for stunning landscape enhancements, this is a rare chance to build a signature home while embracing Shelton’s renowned creative flair. All key approvals are already in place—begin your journey to a one-of-a-kind sanctuary today.
Offered at $995,000. For more information, contact the Knight Real Estate Group (805-895-4406, [email protected]). DRE# 01463617.

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FIVE-ACRE PARCEL WITH CINEMATIC VIEWS
The expansive five-acre parcel at 930 W. Mountain Drive comprises two distinct building envelopes, each a canvas for your dream home. With panoramic views of majestic mountains, endless ocean, and nearby Channel Islands, you can also enjoy the serenity of rolling foothills, moments away from Montecito and the Upper Riviera. Embrace privacy and convenience in one unparalleled package. Design your masterpiece on this prime Santa Barbara land, sculpting a sanctuary that reflects your desired lifestyle.
Offered at $2,195,000. For more information, contact Lindsay Semler of the Lindsay Luxury Collective (805-451-7609, [email protected]). DRE# 02007433.

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ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME CHANCE TO BUILD ON SANTA CLAUS BEACH
3735 Santa Claus Lane is the last developable oceanfront lot on picturesque Santa Claus Lane—a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own and develop an approximately 20,000-square-foot piece of the California dream overlooking, and with easy access to, one of the Golden State’s iconic beaches. In addition to the possibility of creating a spectacular personal sanctuary or home away from home, options include commercial or mixed-use considerations, bolstered by existing conceptual plans. Imagine unimpeded sunrise to sunset vistas over the sparkling Pacific Ocean, with a backdrop of the dramatic Santa Ynez Mountains. The Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, the distinctive shopping and dining of Montecito’s Coast Village Road, and the charming beach community of Summerland are all just minutes away.
Offered at $5,300,000. For more information, contact Cristal Clarke of Berkshire Hathaway (805-886-9378, [email protected]). DRE# 00968247.

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A COUNTRY RETREAT JUST MINUTES FROM MONTECITO’S UPPER VILLAGE
Up a quiet road, amid several significant and historic Montecito properties, Hot Springs Creek, and world-renowned Lotusland, the alluring approximately 1.2-acre parcel at 809 Ashley Road awaits its fulfillment as a dream property: a year-round home, perhaps, or a peaceful pied-à-terre, surrounded by lush gardens and existing stately oaks and mature sycamores. There’s a distinctly sylvan ambiance here; a refreshing blend of country and convenience considering the property’s proximity to all the wonderful shops, boutiques, myriad dining establishments, and services of the Upper Village and Coast Village Road. Favored public and private schools are nearby as well, as are hiking trails and beaches. This singular offering captures the essence of Montecito living, where serenity, inspiration, and natural beauty come together in perfect balance.
Offered at $2,445,000. For more information, contact Cristal Clarke of Berkshire Hathaway (805-886-9378, [email protected]). DRE# 00968247.

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52 ACRES ON TOP OF THE WORLD
An unmatched opportunity in El Cielito, 2300 Gibraltar Road is a stunning 52-acre parcel offering sweeping ocean, island, and mountain views with graded building sites for a dreamy refuge. The conceptual design by Mosaic Architecture features a modern residence and a versatile barn. Infrastructure includes 1.5″ water meter, power, graded roads, and perc tests. A rare blend of privacy, scale, and location—just minutes from downtown Santa Barbara and Montecito, with quick proximity to beaches, hiking, fine dining, and cultural landmarks! Whether you dream of a serene sanctuary, a destination retreat, or an architectural masterpiece nestled in nature, this rare offering provides the blank canvas—and the head start—you’ve been waiting for!
Offered at $2,995,000. For more information, contact McGuire & Westlotorn of Sotheby’s Realty (805-403-8816, [email protected]). DRE# 01061042.

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