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April 5, 2022

Oceanfront Fixer Sells for $1 Million Over Ask

Last week's sales also included the spec house across from Casa Dorinda; a Golden Quadrangle vacant lot that has nearly doubled in value in 18 months; Riviera midcentury that needs work; San Roque five-bedroom; and many more.

March 29, 2022

The Biggest Sale of the Year (So Far)

Last week's sales also include a remarkable price in the Golden Quadrangle; a Coast Village fixer that went for $1.125 million over ask; widescreen views at an Alameda Padre Serra midcentury; and many more.

March 22, 2022

A Flip for the Record Books

Last week's sales also include a quaint oceanfront house flipped for a nice profit; big Mediterranean on Eucalyptus Hill; the property after which Olive Mill Road was named; and many more. 4

March 14, 2022

Another Successful Flip by Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi

Last week's sales also included "Bloom County" cartoonist Berke Breathed's Toro Canyon property; a two-bedroom Montecito townhome for $4.25 million; 1926 Upper East house for $500,000 over ask; and more. 6

March 8, 2022

The Santa Barbara Real Estate Market Continues to Run Wild

Last week's sales include a Butterfly Beach time capsule on the market forever; Jeff Shelton's Pistachio House; 1931 Edwards & Plunkett on a Lower Riviera cul-de-sac; the San Marcos Pass Road house with the massive boulder; several profitable flips; and more.

March 1, 2022

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Bought the Montecito Villa Inspired by the Alhambra and a Ferrari

Last week's sales also included an El Cielito Road property that went for $1 million over ask; a house with a "unique stone cave"; two to-be-constructed houses in the Boulders; an Alta Mesa property that exceeded expectations; and more. 2

February 22, 2022

1923 Stone-Clad Cottage Sells for 40 Percent Over Ask

Last week's sales also included an Oak Creek Canyon villa rich with European splendor; the old Arcady pool house; Pepper Hill charmer ready for a makeover; a divorcée special in the Hedgerow; successful spec renovation above San Roque; and more. 2

February 15, 2022

Rob Lowe and Sheryl Berkoff Just Made a Very Profitable Flip

Last week's sales also included the contemporary house atop TV Hill; John Mellencamp's aerie flip; an 8,380-square-footer in Hope Ranch; a sweet cottage on 65 acres on the road to Ojai; 1921 house on Ortega Ridge; and more. 2

February 8, 2022

House Overlooking Hendry’s Beach Sells for Nearly Twice Its 2018 Price

Last week's sales also included a likely teardown on the Riviera that went for $1.3 million over ask; Campanil fixer with neat views; a bunch of flips; downtown townhome for $3.4 million; Hope Ranch flip in the making; and many more.

February 1, 2022

Picacho Lane Estate Goes for $18.6 Million

Last week's sales also included 102 acres above the San Marcos Foothill Preserve; widescreen mountain views in Bel Air Knolls; the MUS premium on Hot Springs Road; a four-bedroom on an acre in Carpinteria; and a cottage flip on East Valley Road.