Montecito Real Estate Blog

Breathe deeply as you stroll home from a walk along Butterfly Beach or breakfast at the Biltmore at this beautiful Montecito Estate. Whether its relaxing on one of the back decks secluded and sheltered in a world of your own, on a hammock with a book in hand, or hosting a gathering of your nearest and dearest for cocktails and lounging, this home is adapted to many different purposes and one sure not to miss! Just under 3,000 square feet, this 1922 Montecito Craftsman style home is renovated and ready for your family to fill it up with beauty and love. The granite counter-tops, cozy fireplace and high ceilings throughout are inviting, airy and beautifully compliment the lovely private garden. Located in the coveted and esteemed Montecito Union School District, this home is listed at $2,550,000 and is easy to show.

1255 Spring Road | Montecito Real Estate

1255 Spring Road | Montecito Real Estate

1255 Spring Road | Montecito Real Estate

1255 Spring Road | Montecito Real Estate

You won’t want to miss these newest listings in the Montecito Real Estate Market:

1325 School House Road, Santa Barbara, California 93108 :: $2,850,000

2866 East Valley Road, Montecito, California 93108 :: $3,125,000

1781 Glen Oaks Drive, Montecito, California 93108 :: $3,195,000

If you have any additional questions about the Montecito Real Estate market, please contact Montecito Real Estate Agent Daniel Zia (805-637-7148, Daniel@theziagroup.com). Daniel and the rest of the Zia Group team are ready to assist you in your search for Montecito real estate for sale. You may also visit our website www.theziagroup.com for detailed information on Santa Barbara Neighborhoods as well as many helpful resources such as Automatic Email Home Finder. Thanks for visiting the Montecito Real Estate Blog.

This week we are featuring an architectural masterpiece in this Montecito Estate that has just come onto the Montecito Real Estate market this week. Massive ocean and mountain views abound in addition to some of the finest architectural mastery throughout the 4,888 square feet indoors, as well as the lush grounds.  Whether from creating something in the art studio or strolling through the fruit trees for a delicious dessert for your guests, this home invites both its new residents to relaxation, entertainment and a  secluded haven of exquisite beauty in the heart of the Montecito foothills.

244 Toro Canyon Road | Montecito Estate

244 Toro Canyon Road | Montecito Estate

There were three more beautiful Montecito Estates that came onto the market this week:

2794 BELLA VISTA DR SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108  -  $4,995,000

1335 DANIELSON RD B MONTECITO, CA 93108  -  $949,000

1345 PLAZA DE SONADORES MONTECITO, CA 93108  -  $895,000

If you have any additional questions about the Montecito Real Estate market, please contact Montecito Real Estate Agent Daniel Zia (805-637-7148, Daniel@theziagroup.com). Daniel and the rest of the Zia Group team are ready to assist you in your search for Montecito real estate for sale. You may also visit our website www.theziagroup.com for detailed information on Santa Barbara Neighborhoods as well as many helpful resources such as Automatic Email Home Finder. Thanks for visiting the Montecito Real Estate Blog.

This week we are featuring a Montecito Estate that has just come on the Montecito Real Estate market this week at $3,495,000. Built in 1972, this beautifully remodeled craftsman style home is surrounded by lush landscaping with beautiful gardens, a pool, children’s play area, pitched beam ceilings and hardwood floors. With 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, there is not only room but beautiful and open space, all welcoming your family into the sunny kitchen for lovely gatherings and the daily tasks during any season down your secluded lane among prime Montecito Estates.

1956 East Valley Road | Montecito Estate

1956 East Valley Road | Montecito Estate

1956 East Valley Road | Montecito Estate

There were three more luxury Montecito homes that came on the market this week:

239 Rametto Road, Montecito, CA 93108 – $1,299,000

83 Seaview Drive, Montecito, CA 93108 – $1,575,000

667 Park Lane, Montecito, CA 93108 – $3,995,000

If you have any additional questions about the Montecito Real Estate market, please contact Montecito Real Estate Agent Daniel Zia (805-637-7148, daniel@theziagroup.com). Daniel and the rest of the Zia Group team are ready to assist you in your search for Montecito real estate for sale. You may also visit our website www.theziagroup.com for detailed information on Santa Barbara Neighborhoods as well as many helpful resources such as Automatic Email Home Finder. Thanks for visiting the Montecito Real Estate Blog.

The Wall Street Journal featured architect Steve Hermann’s “Glass Pavilion” as the House of the Day last week. This modern Montecito gem features such unique characteristics an art gallery of vintage cars and floor-to-ceiling glass walls around the exterior of the home. See an excellent 12-image slide show on the Journal’s page here.

Montecito Home of the Day | WSJ

For more information about Montecito Homes, continue your search with the Zia Group’s Montecito MLS search tool, where you can view photos and details of Montecito homes and Hope Ranch estates. Stay up to date with Montecito real estate sales by subscribing to the Montecito Real Estate Blog for weekly updates. Thank you for visiting the Montecito Real Estate Blog.

This remodeled Montecito townhome on Olive Mill Road is one of the best valued Montecito REO’s of the year with it’s great location–virtually only a couple blocks to the Four Seasons Biltmore, Butterfly Beach, The Coral Casino and Coast Village Road. This Montecito home has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms is in the Coral Gardens development and is listed for almost $600,000 less than it sold for in 2006 (2006 Sales Price: $1,525,000), and since then it has been beautifully remodeled.

The remodel includes an updated kitchen and bathrooms, hardwood floors, a custom built in bookcase and an entertainment center. Overall, the floor plan is very functional and I expect that multiple offers will come in on this property.

Montecito Townhome | Kitchen Remodel

With 1,875 SF, this Montecito home provides quite a bit more living space and in a far better condition than virtually all other Montecito properties in this price range (under $1 million). With Santa Barbara’s indoor/outdoor living, the ample backyard patio and lush landscaping increase the living space even. The HOA fee is $400/mo and includes exterior maintenance, common area maintenance and water. The unit also shares only one wall with the adjacent unit and is not in a large complex like most other condos in the area, so it lives and feels more like a single family home than most condos, without some of the ownership/maintenance headaches associates with houses.

Montecito REO | Lush Landscaping

If you have interest in this property or similar Montecito townhomes and Montecito homes, contact Daniel Zia (Daniel@ZiaGroup.com or 805-637-7148). Daniel can send you full listing details and schedule a time to tour the Montecito REO. The Zia Group team is ready to assist you in your Montecito real estate search and our website is our first step in serving you. Visit today to research Santa Barbara and Montecito neighborhoods, local real estate trends and more.

*This post was originally posted on the Santa Barbara Real Estate Blog.

Montecito Home

The month of June brought nine Montecito home sales above $5 million including the featured June sale at 1599 East Valley Road. This impeccable restoration of a Cape Dutch home in Montecito sold for $15,000,000. The estate was designed in 1930 by Ambrose Cramer and the gardens by Lockwood deForest Jr., and includes stunning and unsurpassed views of Montecito Peak and the Pacific Ocean. 1599 East Valley Road boasts six bedrooms, nine bathrooms, and was originally listed at $23,900,000 when it came to market just over nine months ago.

The remaining Montecito home sales over $5 million for June 2010 include:

2539 Sycamore Canyon Road, Montecito, CA 93108  – $15.310M

1372 Oak Creek Canyon Road, Montecito, CA 93108 – $10.75M

416 Meadowbrook Drive, Montecito, CA 93108 – $10.3M

2790 Bella Vista Drive, Montecito, CA 93108 – $7.9M

Montecito Estate | Bella Vista

616 Juan Crespi Lane, Montecito, CA 93108 – $6.99M

1340 E Mountain Drive, Montecito, CA 93108 – $6.7M

1270 Pepper Lane, Montecito, CA 93108 – $5.7M

2160 Ortega Ranch Lane, Montecito, CA 93108 – $5.644M

899 Park Lane, Montecito, CA 93108 – $4.7M

Montecito Real Estate | Park Lane

If you’re interested in information on any of these Montecito real estate sales, or in beginning your Montecito home search, please contact Daniel Zia (805-637-7148 – Daniel@ZiaGroup.com) for additional Montecito listing details including photos, square footage, upgrades and more.

The last two weeks have been very active as we’ve seen 16 new Montecito listings ranging from $2,450,000 to $11,300,000.

The premier new Montecito listing is a property on Hidden Valley ($11.3M). This home exudes the best in ocean, island, harbor and sunset views from a sharp single-level Mediterranean estate (see images below). There are significant designer details throughout, including a gourmet kitchen and an exceptional family room configuration. Further, the Montecito home includes a library, wine cellar, office, infinity pool and more. The guest house has equally stunning views and a virtual tour link is available by contacting Daniel directly (805-637-7148 – Daniel@ZiaGroup.com).

Hidden Valley Lane | Montecito Home

Montecito Ocean View | Hidden Valley Lane

Additional Montecito New Listings for This Week:

East Mountain Drive – $8.985M

Sycamore Canyon Road – $8.552M

San Ysidro Lane – $7.485M

Park Lane – $6.750M

Court Place – $5.800M

Middle Road – $4.495M

Pomar Road – $4.478M

Ramona Lane – $3.995M

East Valley Road – $3.995M

Summit Road – $3.950M

Moore Road – $3.550M

Parra Grande Lane – $2.795M

Summerland Heights Lane – $2.750M

Hill Road – $2.450M

If you’re interested in information on any of these Montecito properties, please contact Daniel Zia (805-637-7148 – Daniel@ZiaGroup.com) for additional Montecito listing details including photos, square footage, upgrades and more.

This modern Montecito REO home sits on just under 2 acres and is designed by Mark Kirkharts, AIA.  It is rare to see this kind of an REO (typically less than a dozen per year). A chic and swanky 3 bedroom + 3.5bathroom contemporary, this residence exudes elegance and flair. An entertainer’s dream, this estate is spacious and includes gated entry, vaulted ceilings, cherry wood floors, a gourmet kitchen, outdoor shower, new interior paint, roof, skylights and more. Moreover, the tranquil gardens sit along a creek side view. For more information on this property, contact your Montecito Realtor, Daniel Zia (805-637-7148 or Daniel@theziagroup.com).

Montecito Estate

Montecito Kitchen

For more Montecito Homes, continue your search with the Zia Group’s Montecito MLS search tool, where you can view photos and details of Montecito homes and Hope Ranch estates. Thank you for visiting the Montecito Real Estate Blog.

This amazing contemporary beachfront home has been drastically reduced by $6 Million, from $25 million to $19 million . This luxury home, a stunning Andy Neumann design, could be an ideal year round residence or a luxury vacation get away. With an interior that provides an airy living room and natural light that comes flooding in from the expansive window, this is a phenomenal residence at the most desirable beach location.

Beachfront Residence

Luxury Residence

Contemporary Bathroom Design

If you are interested in this property, contact Daniel Zia immediately at 805-637-7148 or by email at Daniel@ZiaGroup.com. Thank you for visiting the Montecito Real Estate Blog, your source for Montecito real estate news and updates. If you would like to search the entire selection of available Montecito homes, utilize our Montecito real estate search.