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Located on one acre in the sought-after Golden Quadrangle, 200 Olive Mill Road was founded as an olive-crushing mill and then turned into a residential estate.
Noteworthy new listings also include a five-building Montecito compound with midcentury funk; single-level in Hope Ranch; an attempted flip for $4 million more than the owner paid three months ago; a Toro Canyon lot with permits; nice views on Coronada Circle; and more.
Plus: Groundbreaking for a 28-unit apartment building across from the farmers’ market; a renovated and rebranded Malibu hotel; clarification about an Equestrian Avenue townhouse; the Miramar’s Christmas tree promotion; a new organization called ARTS District Santa Barbara; El Rancho Carpintero’s custom hats.
“On W. Carrillo Street at the 101, there’s a standard light pole. In addition to the usual light, it has two orange lights, one red light, and one green light. I thought they might be related to the train tracks, but they appear to be too far away. I have Googled this endlessly and cannot figure out what it is. Do you know?” —G.
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Other recent news: Record-breaking rainfall in Santa Barbara County; an updated storm impact consideration map was released; statewide indoor mask mandate; Santa Barbara moves toward regulating sidewalk vendors; work completed on a Summerland Beach oil well; decommissioning of Platform Holly has restarted.
Inspired by the architecture and charm of San Miguel de Allende, 146 Loureyro Road is an opportunity for a one-of-a-kind investment property or a tranquil residential compound.
More food news: Local restaurateurs will run a restaurant in the Mollie’s space; update on the Kitchen restaurant incubator on State Street; Padaro Beach Grill has temporarily closed after a fire; Chomp on the Rocks has pressed pause; Middle Eastern restaurant debuts at La Cumbre Plaza.
Last week’s sales also include a 1917 house by Frances T. Underhill; an unbuilt four-bedroom in the Boulders enclave; a 1951 house up near Westmont; and more.
Burning Questions
- What Are Those Old Buildings at the Corner of Castillo and Montecito Streets?
- When Will the Coast Village Road Medians Be Completed?
- What’s This Scaffold Structure on Las Positas Road?
- Why Does Street Striping Take So Long to Happen?
- Why Do Rocket Launches Look the Way They Do?
- How Is the San Ysidro Debris Basin Designed to Work?
- What’s This Building on Helena Avenue?
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Max, You are correct. Santa Barbara is on track to become a trifecta of second homes (via new build apartments). AirBnBs and Section 8 housing. — Cate
Slip owners do pay property tax, there is a possessory interest tax of 1% of the assessed value of the slip that is based on… — Rich
True! To describe where it is, out in Goleta...then explain the whole 7 mile long strip...or not. — Don
Boat owners don’t own the slips, they have permits to use the slips which are public land. They pay permit fees, not property tax This… — LD
I would like to see all the taxes they collect and what they pay out and to who, its basic mathematics every person should know… — David ochoa
Is the city banning boat owners from owning the slips? No more cash transactions, then no more property taxes collected if they are worthless — Derek
You can't say that because the Santa Barbara Airport actually is in the City of Santa Barbara - there's a 7-mile long strip of City… — Rich
We rented 1102 Del Mar when it was an Airbnb a couple years ago. It felt small and needs a lot of work! — AK
Perhaps we could use more clarity on the budget shortfall? Maybe some qualified accountants could offer a bit of “pro bono” work to help the… — Instant Alligator
Where is the airport? The Santa Barbara Airport is in Goteta. No!!!!! You cant say that! If you own a business on CVR you are… — Don