Noteworthy new listings also include a 1975 house with bonus lot on E. Mountain Drive; old school elegance in Birnam Wood; 1970s architecture on the Riviera; X-shaped Mediterranean in Cielito; and more.
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Other recent news: Hedgerow residents push back on plans to add dirt sidewalks; another look at the monstrosity proposed for behind the Mission; Mountain Fire update; no more fence around the huge Moreton Bay fig tree; X Games won’t return to Ventura next year.
If you find yourself overwhelmed by the many worthwhile strollable areas we have here, consider the one in this post: Canon Perdido to Anapamu, Highway 101 to Chapala. It’s highly rewarding.
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Local hotels, resorts, and vacation rentals are offering an exclusive discount for Santa Barbara South Coast residents, making it easier than ever to host visiting friends and family this holiday season. Treat them—and yourself—to a relaxing stay, recharging together while reveling in the best of the place you call home.
Plus: Northbound San Ysidro Road off-ramp to reopen this week; another new boutique on State Street; questions about a Fernald Point renovation; Santa Ynez General popping up in Summerland; hair salon coming to The Post; the former Rite Aid building on State Street is for lease again.
The private, three-acre property is located above the Upper Village and a quick stroll away from front-country trails. At $7,775,000, it’s already far and away the best value in town—and the seller is very motivated.
Last week’s sales also include a Hot Springs five-bedroom with ADU; half-old, half-new compound on Sycamore Canyon Road; stairs and views on Las Alturas; spec reno near Hendry’s Beach; 1928 Chapala cottage with funky walls; and more.
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Burning Questions
- Why Are the Railroad Tracks Being Expanded Along Padaro Lane?
- Will You Explain the Plan to Adapt the Waterfront for Climate Change?
- Why Did the Rosewood Miramar Beach Install Gates?
- How Long Will This Big Pipe Be at East Beach?
- Is Cabrillo Boulevard Going to Be Widened Under Highway 101?
- Was There a Fisherman Inn in Downtown Santa Barbara?
- What Are Those Old Buildings at the Corner of Castillo and Montecito Streets?
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I appreciate your earnestness and tenacity and desire for process. I share it. But after 10 years of a huge vacancy, a dying mall, and… — John
Don’t ignore the opportunity costs of looking for other deals. Not only do you risk losing this deal, there’s no guarantee another deal would be… — LD
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This modest project— the addition of one mile of siding— has the potential to greatly improve the reliability of the Surfliner, and make it more… — Gail
Bottom line: there is an established process for these types of transactions that is designed to make sure the community residents get the best deal… — SBradley
I think development is just such a different animal. I've worked a little bit with very experienced developers. People who ONLY do RE development. They… — John
John: I think we should keep in mind that Yardi is a software company that sells software *and data* for *real estate property management*. The… — SBradley
Though Yardi is a commercial software developer, real development is much riskier. That business has moats, history, customer lock in and competitive advantages. Redevelopment and… — John
You should remember that where you're sitting right now used to be a tree, a field, or open land at some point. You benefit every… — Tony Machado
It is kind of complex to tease out who bears the risks and benefits in these projects that have public and private parties involved. I… — SBradley