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Last week’s sales also include an off-market one in Ennisbrook; Coastal Zone duplex; San Roque spec reno for $3.8 million; Shoreline Drive four-bedroom; and more.
Plus: Big closing sale at Maison K; Bungalow Haven is aiming for the National Registry of Historic Places; MOXI exhibit at Santa Barbara Airport; we’ll get to see more of Bellosguardo in 2025; rainbow bridge in Summerland; updates on the new Cold Spring bridge and restoration of Romero Road, Franklin Trail, and San Ysidro Trail.
Ever wondered what’s behind Magnolia Center on Hollister Avenue? Me neither. But I was jonesing for a walk in virgin territory, so voilà—and wherever people live, there are fascinating choices.
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This three-bedroom condominium in the classic Spanish-style Villa La Cresta, a beautiful boutique complex at Hope and State, is rich with charm and incredibly convenient. Come see it this Sunday.
Noteworthy new listings also include a fixer across from the Douglas Family Preserve; equestrian compound off Modoc Road; Spanish Mission Revival in outer Solvang; and a 37-acre ranch heavy on wood and brick.
At times when the world feels unsettled, the Community Environmental Council is the place where you can turn for hope, empowerment, and tangible action. That’s what we’ve been doing for 50 years. But building strong heart-centered, climate-resilient, environmentally-sound communities isn’t easy. It takes grit and—for real—we need your support.
Other recent news: Macy’s will close 65 stores after the holiday season; railroad-crossing failure due to vandalism; a step forward for the Surfliner Inn; profile of The Horse Project Santa Barbara; non-emergency city offices to close for two weeks.
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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