Santa Barbara County for $3 million
Here’s a look at what roughly $3 million buys right now in the cities of Santa Barbara and Solvang and the community of Montecito in Santa Barbara County.
SANTA BARBARA
Perched on more than nine acres of ocean-view hillside, this dramatic Spanish compound descends to a lagoonstyle pool and spa with views of its own. Address: 2671 Painted Cave Road, Santa Barbara, 93105
Listed for: $2.999 million for five bedrooms, five bathrooms in 5,400 square feet (9.27-acre lot)
Features: Wraparound balcony; three master suites; oversized kitchen; guesthouse with open floor plan
About the area: In the 93105 ZIP Code, based on 25 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $1.175 million, down 2.1% year over year, according to CoreLogic.
SANTA BARBARA
Found in the Hope Ranch Annex, this oak-filled property centers on a 1990 home with a quirky floor plan. Address: 835 Puente Drive, Santa Barbara, 93110
Listed for: $2.975 million for five bedrooms, four bathrooms in 5,134 square feet (38,332-square-foot lot)
Features: Dramatic great room with custom backsplash; two-story living room with floor-to-ceiling windows; wraparound patio; infinity-edge pool and spa
About the area: In the 93110 ZIP Code, based on 13 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $1.588 million, up 32.3% year over year, according to CoreLogic.
SOLVANG
A private road winds its way up to this French Countrystyle manor complete with a guest cottage, pool and tennis court.
Address: 1645 Still Meadow Road, Solvang, 93463 Listed for: $3.195 million for four bedrooms, four bathrooms in 4,757 square feet (6.97-acre lot) Features: Circular motor court; great room under vaulted ceilings; formal dining room; stone-lined spa About the area: In the 93463 ZIP Code, based on 18 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $813,000, up 21.7% year over year, according to CoreLogic.
SOLVANG
In addition to a 1970s home, the rolling grounds of this 10acre property hold riding arenas, fruit orchards, a pond and a pool. Address: 2067 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang, 93463
Listed for: $2.995 million for three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms in 2,500 square feet (9.97-acre lot)
Features: Gated grounds; living room with wall of stone; wood-covered kitchen; covered patio
About the area: In the 93463 ZIP Code, based on 18 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $813,000, up 21.7% year over year, according to CoreLogic.
MONTECITO
This elegant Tudor Revival-style home offers period details such as hand-made leaded windows, custom iron bannisters and stained-glass windows. Address: 67 La Vuelta Road, Montecito, 93108
Listed for: $2.885 million for four bedrooms, four bathrooms in 2,937 square feet (8,276-square-foot lot)
Features: Stained wood beams; garden patio; spacious loft; detached guesthouse
About the area: In the 93108 ZIP Code, based on 18 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $2.583 million, down 24% year over year, according to CoreLogic.
MONTECITO
A recent remodel filled this romantic ranch with marble, travertine, limestone and hardwood. Address: 1383 School House Road, Montecito, 93108 Listed for: $2.995 million for four bedrooms, three bathrooms in 2,568 square feet (1-acre lot) Features: Living room under vaulted ceilings; kitchen with butcher-block island; bocce ball court About the area: In the 93108 ZIP Code, based on 18 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $2.583 million, down 24% year over year, according to CoreLogic.