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Now offered at improved prices, these properties are rich with character, views, and livability—and they’re all in excellent locations.
Last week’s sales also include Alta Mesa colossus for nearly $2 million off; 1990s architecture with a cute stone cottage; boxy fixer near a West Mesa beach path; 1918 house at E. Padre and Laguna; and more.
“What’s the point of pedestrian gates at train tracks—such as on Butterfly Lane in Montecito and on State Street below Yanonali—when there’s a big open space right next to it?”
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Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: The house wins!)
Noteworthy new listings also include 1970s modernism in Cielito; bright and airy on Coronada Circle; Shoreline Drive curb appeal; Upper East spec reno; an actual log cabin; and more.
Come see 1103 Harbor Hills Drive this Saturday afternoon: it’s an oasis of calm, with widescreen, unobstructed views extending from the mountains to the Pacific Ocean.
Burning Questions
- Why Are the Railroad Tracks Being Expanded Along Padaro Lane?
- Will You Explain the Plan to Adapt the Waterfront for Climate Change?
- Why Did the Rosewood Miramar Beach Install Gates?
- How Long Will This Big Pipe Be at East Beach?
- Is Cabrillo Boulevard Going to Be Widened Under Highway 101?
- Was There a Fisherman Inn in Downtown Santa Barbara?
- What Are Those Old Buildings at the Corner of Castillo and Montecito Streets?
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I appreciate your earnestness and tenacity and desire for process. I share it. But after 10 years of a huge vacancy, a dying mall, and… — John
Don’t ignore the opportunity costs of looking for other deals. Not only do you risk losing this deal, there’s no guarantee another deal would be… — LD
Exactly, Christian. Very well said. This project is needed, right now. — Gail
This modest project— the addition of one mile of siding— has the potential to greatly improve the reliability of the Surfliner, and make it more… — Gail
Bottom line: there is an established process for these types of transactions that is designed to make sure the community residents get the best deal… — SBradley
I think development is just such a different animal. I've worked a little bit with very experienced developers. People who ONLY do RE development. They… — John
John: I think we should keep in mind that Yardi is a software company that sells software *and data* for *real estate property management*. The… — SBradley
Though Yardi is a commercial software developer, real development is much riskier. That business has moats, history, customer lock in and competitive advantages. Redevelopment and… — John
You should remember that where you're sitting right now used to be a tree, a field, or open land at some point. You benefit every… — Tony Machado
It is kind of complex to tease out who bears the risks and benefits in these projects that have public and private parties involved. I… — SBradley