Noteworthy new listings also include contemporary architecture in Romero Canyon; 1952 fantasia with a kooky floor plan; Eucalyptus Hill Cape Cod; Ashley Road fixer; 635-square-foot cottage in El Caserio; and more.
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Now offered at a great new price, this detached, three-bedroom home is in the sought-after Tree Farm community, created on the historic grounds of the Cavaletto family groves. Come to the open house on Saturday.
Other recent news: Santa Barbara inches toward rent stabilization; more on the closure of Makeout Point; the argument for building housing on the Muni golf course; six options for public access to Hollister Ranch beaches; Sable offshore pipeline positioned as national security issue; more on Lotusland’s long-range plan to build workforce housing and other structures; the tree of the month.
Tucked away in one of Santa Barbara’s most treasured historic enclaves, this enchanting 1924 cottage is a rare opportunity to own a piece of old Santa Barbara. It’s the perfect quiet place to relax and enjoy the quintessential Santa Barbara lifestyle—and it’s just two blocks from the heart of downtown.
“It sure seems as though the Gaviota rest areas on Highway 101 are closed far more frequently than they’re open. I’ve heard about water supply issues, but this has been going on since Covid, near as I can recall.”
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Set behind a walled garden on one of the Lower Riviera’s most desirable streets, 878 Paseo Ferrelo honors its original 1920s character while embracing the comforts of modern living. See for yourself at the open houses this weekend.
Plus: Freeway sign oopsie; those pesky Santa Barbara Airport escalators; repairs to finally start on Old Romero Road trail; new fitness studio on Chapala Street; 30-room hotel and restaurant still in the works in Los Alamos; Isla Vista senior housing organization bought on Milpas; a report from San Francisco, including the newly renovated Huntington Hotel.
Join Au Bon Climat every Sunday in August for a rotating lineup of some of Santa Barbara’s favorite local food vendors—from fresh oysters and Thai street food to wood-fired barbecue and artisan sandwiches.
Last week’s sales also include an insane price for the area between the Lower Village and the Hedgerow; Park Lane aerie; East Valley Road compound; Hope Ranch spiffer-upper; the super-minimalist one near Westmont; and more.
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