Montecito Real Estate Blog

Over the last week, 18 newly listed Montecito homes have come on the Montecito real estate market.  Today we will be showcasing this Montecito property located at 350 Woodley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93018. If you have any questions about these or other Montecito listings, please contact Daniel Zia by phone at (805) 637-7148, or by email: daniel@theziagroup.com.

This new Montecito listing located in prestigious Pepper Hill, is gated on 1.57 acres atop a knoll just minutes to Montecito’s Upper Village, Coast Village Road and the beach.  An outdoor fireplace under a large covered patio and beautiful pool overlooking the ocean, islands and harbor is just the beginning of the amenities this property has to offer.  The commanding views and quiet serenity of this home make it well suited for daily living and extravagant or simple entertaining, indoors and outdoors.  The property easily accommodates a large or small family with 3,753 square feet and including 4 bedrooms (or 3+ office), 3.5 baths and a detached media room/office.

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Montecito Property | Presented by Montecito Realtors

Montecito Property | Presented by Montecito Realtors

Montecito Property | Presented by Montecito Realtors

Montecito Property | Presented by Montecito Realtors

Montecito Property | Presented by Montecito Realtors

Please contact Daniel Zia, your Montecito real estate agent, if you have any further questions about the Montecito real estate market or this Montecito estate. 805-637-7148 or Daniel@ZiaGroup.com. Daniel and the rest of the Zia Group team are ready to assist you in your search for the perfect Montecito home. You may also visit our website www.theziagroup.com for detailed information on Montecito neighborhoods, as well as many valuable resources. Thank you for visiting the Montecito Real Estate Blog.

Montecito Real Estate For Sale | Zia Group

This Montecito treasure nestled on a beautifully landscaped 1-acre lot came on the Santa Barbara Real Estate Market just yesterday. With 3 bedrooms and 3 baths, this contemporary Montecito ranch style home has a beautifully remodeled kitchen and bathrooms with beautiful high-beam ceilings. Hardwood floors, beautiful natural light throughout surrounded by ocean and mountain views as well as fruit trees on this beautiful wooded lot make this home one sure not to miss. This hidden treasure’s master suite beautifully opens to the back deck, creating continuity throughout the home. This home came on the Montecito real state market at $1,695,000. Click here to see full Santa Barbara MLS details.

Montecito Real Estate For Sale | Zia Group

Montecito Real Estate For Sale | Zia GroupMontecito Real Estate For Sale | Zia Group

Montecito Real Estate For Sale | Zia Group

I hope you find something among these unique and wonderful homes that have come on the Montecito Real Estate Market For Sale this week, please click here for full Santa Barbara MLS details.

865 Woodland Drive, Santa Barbara, California ::  $1,695,00

920 Camino Viejo, Santa Barbara, California  :: $2,750,000

2957 East Valley Road, Santa Barbara, California :: $3,475,000

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.

Montecito Real Estate Update | Zia Group

Vintage luxury finds it’s home in these two Early California cottages neighboring Miramar Beach. With private yards and exquisite landscaping, this home at 1403 Jameson Lane is listed at $1,350,000 and located in the highly esteemed and sought after Montecito Union School District. The photographs speak for themselves on this Montecito cottage; not only is the exterior charming and inviting but the beautifully remodeled cottages are warm and cozy with beautiful, soft light throughout. The mix of both wood floors and lush carpeting combined with beautiful molding, specially chosen lighting fixtures all work together with the easy to move architecture to cause these homes to boast beauty and simplicity. Please don’t miss this and other Montecito Estate treasures that have come on the market this week. Here is a link to the full MLS listing details for these new Montecito Estates.

Montecito Real Estate Update | Zia Group

Montecito Real Estate Update | Zia Group

Montecito Real Estate Update | Zia Group

Here are a few of these current Montecito homes:

1403 Jameson Lane, Santa Barbara, California | $1,350,000

417 Seaview Road, Santa Barbara, California | $1,795,000

237 Eucalyptus Hill Drive, Santa Barbara, California | $2,900,000

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.

Montecito Real Estate Update | Zia Group

Breathtaking views from virtually every window, this Montecito Estate located off Nicholas Lane is brand new on the market yesterday and priced to sell at $1,995,0000, it is sure grab your attention. The design includes many french doors throughout opening to patios and balconies with epic ocean and canyon views. This 3,049 square foot home has an open floor plan which allows for you to not only enjoy the views from the windows and beautiful french doors but throughout this home one is immediately engulfed in the beauty of this Mediterranean architecture and the natural beauty of the ocean and canyon. With four bedrooms and located in the highly sought after Cold Springs School District, this could be the home in the location you’ve been looking for. Living in Montecito and dining outdoors is the most natural response to the views and beautiful patio designed in the setting of this Mediterranean estate. Click here for more information.

Montecito Real Estate Update | Zia Group

Montecito Real Estate Update | Zia Group

View these and other new Montecito Homes newly on the market this week by clicking HERE.

455 Nicholas Lane | Santa Barbara, California 93108

655 Coyote Road | Santa Barbara, California 93108

1028 Fairway Road | Santa Barbara, California 93108

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 magical Casa Rancho Vista, located in Montecito, California, is set on a private knoll between two gates is not only enchanting but ready for you to move in and make it your own. Whether you entertain and enjoy your friends and family in your home or find your home to be a sweet haven, the light filling this home is sure to wrap you about beautifully throughout. Cathedral ceilings, fruit trees, a fenced lawn, hardwood floors as well as stone flooring set take you a romantic paradise to call home. This Mediterranean estate is surrounded by everything that is so remarkable about Montecito as it is located off Sycamore Canyon Road and Eucalyptus Hill and in the highly sought after Cold Springs School District located in Montecito, California.

698 El Rancho Rd | Montecito Real Estate

698 El Rancho Rd | Montecito Real Estate

698 El Rancho Rd | Montecito Real Estate

I want to share these properties that have come on the Montecito Real Estate Market this last week. Please enjoy browsing these links for the home that best suites your needs.

698 El Rancho Rd, Santa Barbra, California :: $2,595,000

833 Knapp Dr, Santa Barbara, California :: $6,950,000

1041 Mission Ridge Road, Santa Barbara, California :: $7,995,000

| More New Montecito Listings |

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.

For the week of September 15, there were six new luxury homes listed in Montecito, Hope Ranch and the high end neighborhoods of Goleta. Every week, the Zia Group takes a closer look at the newly available properties and selects a few to highlight so you stay informed on the best luxury values available in Montecito.

Our feature property for this week is a new Mediterranean Estate in the La Romana development (high-end neighborhood of Goleta). This custom 5 bedroom, 5 bath home built in 2008 has a 3 car garage, splendid entry courtyard with fountain and a rooftop entertainment terrace with 330 degree views, fireplace and vertical valet. The mountains and coastline provide a beautiful setting for this elegant home. For those who wish to add other features, the lot located directly next door is currently vacant and can be added to the deal which gives the buyer options to build extras such as a pool, tennis court, etc. Listing price for this Estate is $3,495,000.

Montecito Mediterranean Estate

Dining Room at La Romana Estate

There were 5 other newly listed luxury properties this week:

1644 SAN LEANDRO LN – $3,595,000

1163 SUMMIT RD – $2,795,000

340 CALLE ELEGANTE – $2,495,000

2141 TEN ACRE – $2,495,000

325 MALAGA DR – $2,150,000

If you’re interested in information on any of these new listings or additional 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. Thank you for visiting the Montecito Real Estate Blog.

This week there was flurry of new luxury homes to go on the market in Montecito with a total of 10 properties listed over $2 million.

One house that really stands out is this contemporary home designed by James Morris in 1987. Located on a private cul-de-sac in Birnam Wood this 2 bedroom home features a bright spacious kitchen, 12′ ceilings, pool/pool house, 2 car garage, and even a golf cart garage with direct access to the ninth fairway. Considering the excellent location and quality of this home, the listing price of $2.65 million is a great value.

Contemporary Birnam Wood Home

Poolside at Contemporary Montecito Home

At the opposite end of the price spectrum listed at $19.995 million is this impressive French Country Estate located literally right on the beach in the gated Sea Meadow enclave. This is one of the most desirable locations in all of Montecito and opportunity’s to buy homes of this quality in a similar location are very rare. 7,150 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, 4 fireplaces, full basement, cathedral ceilings,and panoramic ocean, island, and coastline views.

Ocean View from Montecito French Country Estate

Front Entrance at Montecito French Country Estate

Additional new luxury Montecito properties listed this week:

East Valley Rd- $10,250,00

Middle Rd- $9,500,000

Indian Lane- $3,690,000

School House Road- $2,950,000

Hot Springs Road- $2,765,00

Boundry Drive- $2,500,000

Rametto Road- $2,500,000

Periwinkle Lane-$2,075,000

If your interested in additional property information or pictures of any of these New Montecito Listings please contact Daniel Zia (805-637-7148 – Daniel@ZiaGroup.com) or visit our website at www.theziagroup.com. Thank you for visiting the Montecito Real Estate Blog.

In the month of August seven properties sold in Montecito for over $2 million. This was significantly lower volume compared the 12 properties sold for over $2 million in Montecito in August of 2009.

The feature property for August was this elegant Mediterranean home set on 1.75 lush acres with panoramic ocean views stretching all the way from Ventura to the Harbor. This home includes luxurious spa quality finish details, pool, outdoor dining terrace, hand chiseled stone walls and a gated entrance. The selling price for this luxury Montecito estate was $6.132 million.

Montecito Luxury Mediterranean Estate

Poolside View at Montecito Glenview Estate

The second most expensive property to sell in Montecito in August was this bright contemporary estate in Montecito’s Golden Quadrangle. The most unique characteristic of this property is the central theme of Modern Art which can be found throughout the house and the surrounding gardens. The bright colors and natural light which fill every room of this home help enhance the artwork and give a sense of drama to the experience. This Montecito property sold for $6.05 million.

Montecito Contemporary Estate

Hallway Art on Display at Hot Springs Estate

Other properties sold in Montecito in August over $2 million:

591 Freehaven Dr, Montecito, CA 93108 – $2,950,000

843 Hot Springs Rd, Montecito, CA 93108- $2,650,000

2084 Alisos Dr, Montecito, CA 93108- $2,375,000

812 Alston Ln, Montecito, CA 93108- $2,300,000

2255 Featherhill Rd, Montecito, CA 93108- $2,400,000

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. Thank you for visiting the Montecito Real Estate Blog.

This week there were two new unique Montecito luxury estate properties listed.

This 3 acre mediterranean estate on West Mountain Drive features a separate guest house and artist studio which adds the option of extra income. The main house which was constructed in 2003 has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, a gourmet kitchen, and vaulted ceilings. Beautiful ocean views, stone verandas, and a private setting make this property a really great value. The listing price is $2,395,000.

Montecito Mediterranean Estate

LIving Room at "Tres Casas"

The second new property this week is a very modern style home located on Santa Rosa Lane in Montecito. It is situated on a lush 1.3 acre lot and has an impressive 4,700 sqft of  living space with lots of bright color and natural light. The pool area and pavilion allow for a very pleasant blending of indoor and outdoor living at this luxury estate. Listed at $4,295,00.

Pool at Santa Rosa Lane

Santa Rosa Lane Modern Luxury Estate

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.

There were five new Montecito homes listed in this week above $2 million. The 2 Acre French Country Estate in Ennisbrook tops off this week’s most luxurious estate, with suburb views of the mountains and golf course. This luxury property includes a library, pub room, 2 bedroom guest house, 40 foot pool, hand hewn beams, and oak floors. Listed at $7,750,000.

Montecito French Country Estate

Mountain Luxury Estate View

Another beautiful property listed this week is this 5 acre Mediterranean Estate set in a serene and private location with unbelievable mountain and ocean views. This elegant 5,000 square foot home was built in 2002 and the quality craftsmanship is on display everywhere as you tour the open floor plan in this 5 bedroom Montecito estate home. Listed at $3,990,000.

Montecito Mediterranean Estate

Montecito Gourmet Kitchen

Other Newly Listed Montecito Properties this Week:

EAST VALLEY RD, MONTECITO- $4,995,000

TOLLIS AVE, SANTA BARBARA- $2,950,000

BELLA VISTA DR, MONTECITO- $2,650,000

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.