October 27, 2025
Tag: 531 Chapala Street
Six-Acre Compound in the Upper Village Sells for $47.59 Million
Last week's sales also include a 1980s house in Riven Rock; Las Canoas spec reno for half off the initial asking price; a couple of painful floopses; Butterfly Beach three-bedroom; renovated 1902 Queen Anne downtown; El Andaluz off-market; and more. 1
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A Better Look at Santa Barbara’s Next Beachfront Resort
Plus: Invoca appears to be leaving State Street; True Love Always opens this week; Studio B Salon is expanding and rebranding; an opportunity to explore Jeff Shelton's El Andaluz building; a deal on day passes at the Santa Barbara Athletic Club. 1
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