February 13, 2021
Other notable sales this week: a one-day flip on Middle Road, a pink villa atop Hidden Valley Lane, a fast closing for over ask in central Montecito, a spec new-build on the market for two years, a bunch of fixers, and more.
February 6, 2021
Notable closings also include a Park Lane flip for a tasty profit; Hope Ranch teardown on five acres; fast sales over ask on the Mesa and in the Hedgerow; and a slew in the twos. Plus: several off-market sales from the past month or so.
April 23, 2020
Plus: George Washington Smith's first house is available for rent again; checking in on the giant bunker under construction in Pepper Hill; the Montecito Association wants to close trailhead parking to non-locals; San Ysidro Road correction; ham hock.
November 11, 2019
Plus: Netflix is looking for an "ultra-modern" home to shoot in; Kendall Conrad bailed on her Montecito Country Mart shop; geodesic dome house hits the market; rocks for sale.
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The area is inherently walkable. We have multiple existing paseos which already create vehicle free corridors, and if anything feel safer than the "pedestrian promenade"… — BW
Right? I actually felt safe crossing the street when cars were on State. They seemed more likely to stop at lights than e-bikes. — BW
How was State St. not pedestrian friendly before cars were removed? Except during parades, I never saw the sidewalks so full of people that they… — Jefferson A.
I couldn't disagree more about "making that stretch one-way for cars" on State Street, which would be the ultimate half-measure (see: 1200 block, which should… — Sean
The only way to see old Florence is to wait in long lines and be amongst throngs of people like yourself. And in summer you… — John
Could not agree more about State St. Fish, or cut bait. I favored the idea of a pedestrian promenade years before it was done. There… — BW
I am excited that they’re trialing and testing different things so we know what works when they finally build the master plan! Also, there is… — Tristen
Wow. What a complainer! It would have been better if you had eaten better? What's better than Florentine food? I lived in Florence for a… — Jennifer
And you seem like a real peach. — Erik Torkells
Tamara there is no need to announce that you are cooking your healthy meals sister! Just keep on doing what’s right for you and there… — Roy