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1930 Edwards and Plunkett Hacienda Near El Encanto

Noteworthy new listings also include a hop and a skip from the Upper Village; big views on Las Alturas Road; Montecito Oaks fixer; a sexy little number outside Goleta; Bungalow Haven with a slick new ADU; 1924 adobe on Chapala Street; historic Ojai house with its own saloon; and more.

Perfectly Pristine in the Coveted Cold Spring Neighborhood of Montecito

Welcome to 251 Cloydon Circle, a move-in ready home at the end of a charming cul-de-sac in one of the few walkable areas of Montecito.

Will a Hotel Ban Fix Santa Barbara’s Housing Problem?

Other recent news: Discussion over county agritourism changes; Santa Ynez Valley radio station now part of KCLU; the heads of Cottage Health and Direct Relief are retiring; Gaviota Coast Conservancy and El Capitan Canyon campground come to an agreement.

The Ferrelo-Garcia Loop

There’s quirk in them thar hills: two of Lower Riviera’s lesser-known streets, and their offshoots, are loaded with moments to marvel at the Santa Barbaraness of it all.

Oceanfront Hope Ranch Lot Sells for $13.25 Million

Last week’s sales also include the spec reno of a 1975 house near the Westside; side-by-side primary bedrooms in San Roque; 1978 fixer on the Riviera; 1920 Spanish near Cottage Hospital; and more.

Is This Summerland’s Original Train Station?

“I’m hoping you’ll look into whether or not this ‘Summerland Depot’ outside the listing on Finney Street is the actual, original train depot for Summerland.”

10,000-Square-Foot Addition Proposed for the Lobero Theatre

Plus: Summerland bookstore update; Los Patos roundabout is essentially open (with a complication); midcentury dealer coming to Victoria Court; new sewing shop on upper State Street; another Jeff Shelton vacation rental.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!)