Montecito Estate | Montecito Real Estate Market Update | February 12th – 18th, 2013
For those home buyers looking for a Montecito estate, here is the Montecito real estate market update for February 12th through 18th, 2013.
Closed Listings:
In the past week, two homes sold in Montecito. The average of their sales prices is $4,525,000. One Montecito estate sold for 20% less than asking price after 280 days on the market, the other sold for a little over asking price after just one day on the market. Both were single-family homes and regular sales.
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The Mediterranean style home at 283 Las Entradas Drive recently sold for $6,800,000. The four bedroom, six bathroom home is complimented by a two bedroom, two bathroom detached guest house. This grand Montecito estate sits on 2.5 acres within the gated community of Ennisbrook.
New Listings:
Since February 12th, five new listings have come on the market in Montecito. Their prices range from $2,250,000 to just under $10 million, with an average price around $5,600,000. Five of the homes are single-family homes, while one is a condominium. All five are regular sales. Two are currently in escrow, with three of the homes remaining available.
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At 1130 Channel Drive sits a charming California cottage, listed for $7,000,000. Four bedrooms and three bathrooms in a prime Montecito location make this the ultimate vacation home, or the most relaxing start to the beach lifestyle. Steps away are the world-famous Four Seasons Biltmore and Coral Casino, and of course, the popular Butterfly Beach.
If you have any questions about the Montecito estate featured here, or any Montecito listings, please contact Daniel Zia by phone at (805) 637-7148 or by email at daniel@theziagroup.com. Daniel and the entire Zia Group team are ready to assist you in your search for the perfect Montecito home, or serve you in selling your current home. For more information about the Zia Group’s services or the Montecito area, visit our website at www.theziagroup.com.
Montecito Property | Montecito Real Estate Update | February 5th – 11th, 2013
For those buyers looking for Montecito property, here is the Montecito real estate market update for February 5th through 11th, 2013.
Closed Listings:
In the past week, two pieces of Montecito property have been sold. Their prices averaged about $2,840,000 and they both sold at or above their list prices. One spent 21 days on the market while the other was sold in just one day. Both were single-family homes and regular sales.
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The three bedroom, three bathroom home at 2740 Bella Vista Drive recently sold for $2,225,000. The Spanish style Montecito property sits up an olive tree lined driveway, and forms a semi-circle opening into a courtyard with a pool and dramatic views of the ocean and islands.
New Listings:
Since last week, four new listings have come on the market in Montecito. Their prices range from $2,195,000 to $19,999,000 with a median price of about $3,350,000. All four are single-family homes and regular sales. All are still available as of this writing.
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At 212 Aurora Drive is a three bedroom, five bathroom California Cottage with a clean, contemporary interior. The main level offers includes a living room, family room and kitchen, with the master suite at one end, complete with his and hers bathrooms and closets. Up the sweeping staircase are two more bedroom suites. Outside is a sprawling lawn and manicured garden, on the 1.2 acre estate listed for $4,200,000.
If you have any questions about the Montecito property featured here, or any Montecito home listings, please contact Daniel Zia by phone at (805) 637-7148 or by email at daniel@theziagroup.com. Daniel and the entire Zia Group team are ready to assist you in your search for the perfect Montecito estate, or serve you in selling your current home. For more information about the Zia Group’s services or the Montecito area, visit our website at www.theziagroup.com.
Montecito Estate | Montecito Real Estate Market Update | January 29th – February 4th, 2013
For those home buyers looking for their ideal Montecito Estate, here is the Montecito real estate market update for January 29th through February 4th, 2013.
Closed Listings:
In the past week, three homes in Montecito have been sold. Each Montecito estate sold for between $2,000,000 and $7,000,000 with an average of about $4,100,000. They averaged 122 days on the market and sales to list price ratios of 90 percent. All three were single-family homes and regular sales.
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The stunning Montecito estate at 1506 E. Mountain Drive recently sold for $6,750,000. This grand, Neoclassic villa offers stunning views of the coastline, ocean and islands. Though stately, this home features many comfortable, livable features providing a relaxing home for all to enjoy. A pool with a view and several fireplaces add to the cozy charm of the estate.
New Listings:
Since January 29th, eight new listings have come on the market in Montecito. Their prices range from $2,100,000 to $8,750,000 with an average just over $4,250,000. They are all regular sales, single-family homes and all are still currently available as of this writing.
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The property at 189 E. Mountain Drive puts a contemporary spin on the Mediterranean villa, with clean lines and understated design elements. Listed for $4,195,000, the home boasts patios made from 11th century Cyprus stone with views of the ocean and islands below. A guest studio and pool are also located behind the gates of this 1.2 acre estate.
If you have any questions about the Montecito estate featured here, or any Montecito listings, please contact Daniel Zia by phone at (805) 637-7148 or by email at daniel@theziagroup.com. Daniel and the entire Zia Group team are ready to assist you in your search for the perfect Montecito home, or serve you in selling your current home. For more information about the Zia Group’s services or the Montecito area, visit our website at www.theziagroup.com.
Montecito Property | Montecito Real Estate Market Update | January 22nd – 28th, 2013
For buyers looking for Montecito property, here is the Montecito real estate market update for January 22nd through 28th, 2013.
Closed Listings:
In the past week, two homes in Montecito have been sold. They averaged 76.5 days on the market and a 0.93 sales to list price ratio, with one Montecito property selling for $3,150,000 and the other for $3,400,000. Both were single-family homes and regular sales.
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Elegance abounds at the recently sold home at 654 Park Lane. The four bedroom, five bathroom Mediterranean house sits on about an acre of land on one of Montecito’s most well-known lanes. Hardwood and marble are used on the floors, while a sweeping staircase leads upstairs to the master bedroom suite with its own private balcony. The home sold for $3,400,000.
New Listings:
Nine new listings have come on the market in Montecito since January 22nd. Their prices range from $2,797,000 to $9,500,000 with an average just shy of $5 million. All are single-family homes and regular sales. None have sales pending at the time of this writing.
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Set amidst a private orchard on just under 4 acres at the eastern end of Bella Vista Drive sits number 2794, recently listed for $4,850,000. This three bedroom, four bathroom home has been remodeled, mixing some contemporary style into the Spanish Colonial facade, as well as the latest high end amenities. An infinity edge pool looks out over the Pacific Ocean, while the master suite’s rooftop patio offers a fireplace for a cozy place to take in cool nights.
If you have any questions about the Montecito property featured here, or any Montecito home listings, please contact Daniel Zia by phone at (805) 637-7148 or by email at daniel@theziagroup.com. Daniel and the entire Zia Group team are ready to assist you in your search for the perfect Montecito estate, or serve you in selling your current home. For more information about the Zia Group’s services or the Montecito area, visit our website at www.theziagroup.com.
Montecito Estate – Montecito Real Estate Market Update | January 15th – 21st, 2013
For those home buyers looking for a Montecito estate, here is the Montecito real estate market update for January 15th through 21st, 2013.
Closed Listings:
In the past week, just one Montecito estate has been sold. The home sits at 1106 Dulzura Drive, and was sold for $2,450,000 after only 5 days on the market. The sales price was just over 98% of the original list price. The single-level home is on about three-quarters of an acre and includes four bedrooms and four bathrooms. It is within the very desirable Cold Springs School District.
New Listings:
Since January 15th, six homes have come on the market in Montecito. Their prices range from $2,200,000 to $3,950,000 with an average of about $3,260,000. They are all single-family homes and regular sales, not short sales or foreclosures. At the time of this writing, none have sales pending.
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The Montecito estate at 1429 School House Road was recently listed for $3,595,000. Resting on over an acre of land, this four bedroom, five bathroom Mediterranean style home offers 4,700 square feet of space. Its location is convenient to both the upper and lower Montecito villages, with nearby freeway access to Santa Barbara or Ventura. The large kitchen opens to the family room for an inviting great room.
If you have any questions about the Montecito estate featured here, or any Montecito listings, please contact Daniel Zia by phone at (805) 637-7148 or by email at daniel@theziagroup.com. Daniel and the entire Zia Group team are ready to assist you in your search for the perfect Montecito home, or serve you in selling your current home. For more information about the Zia Group’s services or the Montecito area, visit our website at www.theziagroup.com.
Montecito Property | Montecito Real Estate Update | January 8th – 14th, 2013
For those buyers looking for a Montecito property, here is the Montecito real estate market update for January 8th – 14th, 2013.
Sold Listings:
In the past week, two pieces of Montecito property have sold. Their sales prices average just under $5.5 million. One was on the market 295 days and the other was on for 465 days. Their selling prices reflect an average of about 85% of their original list prices. Both were single-family homes and regular sales.
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The home at 810 Lilac Drive was originally listed for $11,000,000 but sold last week for $8,250,000 after 465 days on the market. This five bedroom, six bathroom home sits on 2.5 acres along with a three car garage, pool cabana, tennis court, guest house and studio cottage.
New Listings:
Since January 8th, six new listings have come on the market in Montecito. They are priced between $2,350,000 and $17,900,000 with a median price of $4,195,000. All of these listings are single-family homes and all are regular sales. At this time, none have sales pending.
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The five bedroom, five bathroom home at 1081 Alston Road offers over 4,500 square feet of space on almost an acre of land in a prime Montecito location. Listed for $5,295,000, the home boasts an impressive two-story entryway with iron doors and a sweeping staircase, a spacious living room with French doors that open to the patio overlooking a sparkling pool. A study and one bedroom are also on the ground floor while the other four bedrooms, along with three bathrooms occupy the second story.
If you have any questions about the Montecito property featured here, or any Montecito home listings, please contact Daniel Zia by phone at (805) 637-7148 or by email at daniel@theziagroup.com. Daniel and the entire Zia Group team are ready to assist you in your search for the perfect Montecito estate, or serve you in selling your current home. For more information about the Zia Group’s services or the Montecito area, visit our website at www.theziagroup.com.
Montecito Estate | Montecito Real Estate Market Update | January 1st – 7th, 2013
For those home buyers searching for their ideal Montecito estate, here is the Montecito real estate market update for January 1st through 7th, 2013.
Sold Listings
In this first week of the new year, no homes have been sold in Montecito.
New Listings
Since the first of the year, eight new listings have come on the market. Each Montecito estate is priced between $2,150,000 and $18,800,000 with a median price of $3,350,000. They are all single-family homes and regular sales, as opposed to short sales or foreclosures.
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The Montecito estate at 2303 Bella Vista Drive is a five bedroom, six bathroom home listed for $4,995,000. The property includes a guest house with kitchen and bath, as well as a detached office/gym space. The home’s style is based on Japanese design, and includes many beautiful wooden details, a tatami room and landscaping with koi ponds and a flowing stream. All of this is in addition to the surrounding beauty provided by ocean and island views from this lot of over four acres of natural, walkable land.
If you have any questions about the Montecito estate featured here, or any Montecito listings, please contact Daniel Zia by phone at (805) 637-7148 or by email at daniel@theziagroup.com. Daniel and the entire Zia Group team are ready to assist you in your search for the perfect Montecito home, or serve you in selling your current home. For more information about the Zia Group’s services or the Montecito area, visit our website at www.theziagroup.com.

































