Tag: Portia de Rossi

January 8, 2026

Who’s Running for Mayor of Santa Barbara

Other recent news: Super-heavy rocket launches in consideration at Vandenberg; the craziest real estate video ever; emergency rent freeze in the works; Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi bought an estate in Montecito; more flights from Santa Barbara Airport to four cities; new-ish architectural guidebook; no construction yet at the Goleta Valley Library. 17

June 20, 2024

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Were Involved in a Massive Property Swap

They gave up their big spread on Padaro Lane and bought back the $32 million flip from earlier this year. 9

February 25, 2024

A Timeline of Ellen DeGeneres’s and Portia de Rossi’s Local Real Estate Transactions

Since 2006, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have spent at least $350 million on Montecito/Padaro Lane real estate. On the occasion of their most recent flip—the rebuilt 1919 estate at 319 San Ysidro Road—here's a look at the 21 properties they've held around here over the years. 8

June 27, 2023

Did Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Buy a 1919 Montecito Estate?

Last week's sales also include an expansive backyard in Yankee Farm; 2019 single-family house in the Tree Farm development; Hollister Ranch access for a loss; and more.

March 23, 2023

A New Fitness Studio Is Opening Downtown

Plus: Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi actually took a loss on that Hedgerow house; yet another Santa Barbara hotel has been sold; Italian Pottery Outlet is celebrating its 40th anniversary; the Santa Ynez Inn has changed its name; Brad Paisley to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; Mark Morris Dance Group is coming to town.

January 17, 2023

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Sold Their Ennisbrook Hacienda Again

Last week's sales also include beachfront five-bedroom in Carpinteria; two Hope Ranch properties; what looks like a successful spec reno on Las Canoas; and more.

December 12, 2022

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Just Dropped $70 Million on Padaro Lane

It's the biggest residential sale in South County history. Recent sales also include a Birnam Wood pocket listing for $8.287 million; a Riven Rock four-bedroom with pool house; turnkey on Picacho Lane; and more. 1

August 31, 2022

A Best-Ever Flip by Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi

After just six months, the duo has sold the Montecito villa inspired by a Ferrari and the Alhambra for a massive profit. 2

July 12, 2022

Ellen DeGeneres Offloaded One of Her Hedgerow Houses

Last week's sales also include Larry David's flip of a Hedgerow classic; a boxy 1985 fixer in Ennisbrook; Upper East four-bedroom; ground-floor condo in Bonnymede for $4 million; 12 acres at auction for far less than it was listed; and more.

April 14, 2022

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Are Said to Have Bought in the Hedgerow

Plus: The effort to improve Coast Village Road moved to the next step; Cottage Health opened a new urgent-care facility in Santa Barbara; three new concerts announced at the Santa Barbara Bowl; a naughty maid; the answer to last week's "Where in Santa Barbara...?"