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Plus: Coral Casino is renovating various parts of the complex; the latest glimpse of the Pepper Hill lair-in-progress; join Ojai Raptor Center for a bird release; Ambiance is gone; a “tennis kiosk” on San Ysidro Lane; auction signs.
The Montecito home of George Owen Knapp is being offered for $5.35 million. At one acre, it’s but a crumb of the original 70-acre estate known as Arcady. Still, the 1905 Italianate house provides a glimpse of how life used to be.
Other recent news: Fifteen-foot shark spotted off the Santa Barbara Harbor; San Marcos High School student making change happen; continued push for the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary; the man behind Montecito’s beautiful memorial benches.
Everytable, a chain that charges less in food deserts than in affluent areas, has chosen Santa Barbara for its first outpost outside of L.A.
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The market is still moving: here are 11 closings from the past week, from under $2 million to over $7 million.
The week’s other top price adjustments: Stylish spec renovation back online at a higher price; Mesa villa awaiting an upgrade; Pepper Hill beast; 1937 house with a tiki bar.
Plus: Ambiance boutique appears to have left Montecito; Treat skincare moved storefronts; liquor store space for rent; Eucalyptus Lane cottages have access to the Miramar resort’s facilities; new fast-charging electric vehicle charging stations from Caltrans.
Recent Comments
There's no evidence of that whatsoever. Every single new restaurant here takes longer than expected. — Erik Torkells
Pretty obvious that Ojai Rotie is struggling to move forward. — Doc Sarvis
Say more… — Christopher
Are you sure it’s not Karen’s older brother? — Mark
Even if it is just a "temporary" greenhouse or pavilion, did TY or SYR have or get any permits to erect the structure? — Judy's Older Brother
Same builder! Same owner! I Really friendly neighbors... — JoeSixPack
On the side of Paseo Nuevo across from St Bibiana’s and the kitty? — BD