Santa Barbara Independent Real Estate, 2/18/21

realestate.independent.com

INDEPENDENT REAL ESTATE FEBRUARY 18, 2021 realestate.independent.com

1

PRESENTED BY

KEN SWITZER FOR DETAILS, SEE PAGE 7

TA K E A V I R T U A L T O U R T O D AY

2900 OLD CALZADA RD, SANTA YNEZ 4BD/3½BA+2BD/2BA GH;4.47±acs • $3,300,000 Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500 LIC# 01209580

4025 W OAK TRAIL RD, SANTA YNEZ 4BD/2BA; 28±acs; Riding Trails, Views! • $1,895,000 Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500 LIC# 01209580

401 CHAPALA ST #110, DOWNTOWN 1BD/2BA • $1,250,000 Jo Ann Mermis, 805.895.5650 LIC# 00891742

662 SAN RICARDO DR, SANTA BARBARA 3BD/2BA • $950,000 Suzy Lance Dahl, 805.451.4332 LIC# 02021715

335 MORETON BAY LN #1, GOLETA NORTH 2BD/1½BA • $539,000 Kathy Strand Spieler, 805.895.6326 LIC# 00851281

INDEPENDENT REAL ESTATE

2

@BHHSCALIFORNIA

© 2021 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties (BHHSCP) is a member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates LLC. BHHS and the BHHS symbol are registered service marks of Columbia Insurance Company, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. BHH Affiliates LLC and BHHSCP do not guarantee accuracy of all data including measurements, conditions, and features of property. Information is obtained from various sources and will not be verified by broker or MLS. Buyer is advised to independently verify the accuracy of that information.

2830 CALZADA AVE, SANTA YNEZ 7BD/5½BA+ 2BD/1BA GH; 15±acs • $5,000,000 Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500 LIC# 01209580

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

realestate.independent.com

BHHSCALIFORNIA.COM

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES CALIFORNIA PROPERTIES is pleased to congratulate

PATRICE SERRANI

on the successful representation of

the buyer at 2211 Mt Calvary,

the seller at 445 Pimiento Ln,

Listed for $5,595,000

Listed for $5,300,000

NANCY KOGEVINAS 805.450.6233 Nancy@Kogevinas.com www.MontecitoProperties.com LIC# 01209514

PATRICE SERRANI 805.637.5112 Patrice@PatriceSerrani.com www.PatriceSerrani.com LIC# 01764713

TEAM SCARBOROUGH

realestate.independent.com

JOSIAH HAMILTON

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

on the successful representation of

INDEPENDENT REAL ESTATE

3

© 2021 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties (BHHSCP) is a member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates LLC. BHHS and the BHHS symbol are registered service marks of Columbia Insurance Company, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. BHH Affiliates LLC and BHHSCP do not guarantee accuracy of all data including measurements, conditions, and features of property. Information is obtained from various sources and will not be verified by broker or MLS. Buyer is advised to independently verify the accuracy of that information.

NANCY KOGEVINAS

on the successful representation of

on the successful representation of

the buyer at 445 Pimiento Ln,

the seller at 4625 Via Carretas,

Listed for $5,300,000

Listed for $4,995,000

JOSIAH HAMILTON 805.284.8835 Josiah@TheHamiltonCo.com www.TheHamiltonCo.com LIC# 01415235

TEAM SCARBOROUGH 805.331.1465 Jim@TeamScarborough.com www.TeamScarborough.com LIC# 01182792 / 01050902

TA K E A V I R T U A L T O U R T O D AY

3981 ROBLAR AVE, SANTA YNEZ 5BD/6½BA • $5,250,000 Nancy Kogevinas, 805.450.6233 LIC# 01209514

3325 CALKINS RD, LOS OLIVOS 5BD/4½BA; 10±acs • $4,995,000 Claire Hanssen, 805.680.0929 LIC# 00887277

8680 ALAMO CREEK RD, SANTA MARIA 9BD/7BA • $3,700,000 David Lacy, 805.455.7577 LIC# 01029226

3251-A SHORT RD, SANTA YNEZ 4BD/3BA • $2,700,000 Carole Colone, 805.708.2580 LIC# 01223216

855 ADOBE CREEK RD, SOLVANG 3BD/2½BA • $2,700,000 Glynnis Mullenary, 805.705.5206 LIC# 01748187

860 W HIGHWAY 246, BUELLTON 201±acs • $2,200,000 Kerry Mormann, 805.682.3242 LIC# 00598625

2102 HIGH MEADOW DR, SOLVANG 2BD/2BA • $1,367,000 Karin Aitken, 805.252.1205 LIC# 00882496

165 LESLIE ST, LOS ALAMOS 1.5±acs; 3 Lots • $1,295,000 Ealand & Sideris Group, 805.698.9902 LIC# 01766178 / 00603730

124 S J ST, LOMPOC Commercial • $895,000 Mitch Stark, 805.689.2429 LIC# 01196532

001 SWEENEY RD, LOMPOC 81±acs • $699,000 Jody Neal, 805.252.9267 LIC# 01995725

133 1ST ST, SOLVANG 4BD/2BA • $697,000 Karin Aitken, 805.252.1205 LIC# 00882496

731 COINER ST, LOS ALAMOS 4BD/2BA • $589,500 Deanna Harwood, 805.325.1452 LIC# 00999839

0000 LONG CANYON RD#21, LOS ALAMOS 10.02±acs • $389,000 Ealand & Sideris Group, 805.698.9902 LIC# 01766178 / 00603730

15 PASEO DEL RIO, SOLVANG 3BD/2BA • $299,000 Karin Aitken, 805.252.1205 LIC# 00882496

149 VAL VERDE, SOLVANG 2BD/2BA • $195,000 Karin Aitken, 805.252.1205 LIC# 00882496

4

INDEPENDENT REAL ESTATE

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

realestate.independent.com

2075 VINEYARD VIEW LN, LOMPOC 3BD/3BA; 101±acs • $12,950,000 Kerry Mormann, 805.682.3242 LIC# 00598625

@BHHSCALIFORNIA

© 2021 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties (BHHSCP) is a member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates LLC. BHHS and the BHHS symbol are registered service marks of Columbia Insurance Company, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. BHH Affiliates LLC and BHHSCP do not guarantee accuracy of all data including measurements, conditions, and features of property. Information is obtained from various sources and will not be verified by broker or MLS. Buyer is advised to independently verify the accuracy of that information.

BHHSCALIFORNIA.COM

TA K E A V I R T U A L T O U R T O D AY

663 LILAC DR, MONTECITO UPPER 5BD/9BA • $7,950,000 Cristal Clarke, 805.886.9378 LIC# 00968247

2109 STRATFORD PL, MONTECITO 3BD/3½BA • $4,595,000 Cristal Clarke, 805.886.9378 LIC# 00968247

462 CROCKER SPERRY DR, MONTECITO 2BD+Office/3BA • $4,295,000 Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group, 805.565.4014 LIC# 01426886

684 LADERA LN, MONTECITO UPPER 5BD/3½BA • $3,995,000 Cristal Clarke, 805.886.9378 LIC# 00968247

531 CHAPALA ST #F, SANTA BARBARA 3BD/2½BA • $3,950,000 Ken Switzer, 805.680.4622 LIC# 01245644

1931 GARDEN ST, EASTSIDE UPPER 3BD/4BA • $3,895,000 Ken Switzer, 805.680.4622 LIC# 01245644

2011 EDGEWATER WY, MESA 2BD/2BA • $3,850,000 Anderson / Hurst, 805.618.8747 / 805.680.8216 LIC# 01903215 / 00826530

453 VISTA DE LA PLAYA LN, MESA 3BD/2½BA • $3,790,000 Ken Switzer, 805.680.4622 LIC# 01245644

620 BUENA VISTA ST, VENTURA 3BD/3½BA • $3,695,000 Janet Caminite, 805.896.7767 LIC# 01273668

2000 GRIDLEY RD, OJAI 3BD/3BA • $3,595,000 Nancy Kogevinas, 805.450.6233 LIC# 01209514

1121 CIMA LINDA LN, MONTECITO 4BD/3½BA • $3,295,000 Nancy Kogevinas, 805.450.6233 LIC# 01209514

1384 SHORELINE DR, MESA 3BD/2BA • $2,800,000 Scott Williams, 805.451.9300 LIC# 00628741

1517 E VALLEY RD #A, SANTA BARBARA 3BD/3½BA • $2,695,000 Dan Crawford, 805.886.5764 LIC# 01923245

167 NOGAL DR, HOPE RANCH ANNEX Dual Living - 0.5±acs • $1,998,000 Yolanda Van Wingerden, 805.570.4965 LIC# 01308141

520 CHIQUITA RD, RIVIERA 6BD/3BA • $1,875,000 Timm Delaney, 805.895.1109 LIC# 01083019

2612 MONTROSE PL, MISSION CANYON 0.21±acs • $1,595,000 Randy Glick, 805.689.7167 LIC# 00950129

212 W FIGUEROA ST, SANTA BARBARA Commercial • $1,450,000 Mitch Stark, 805.689.2429 LIC# 01196532

1548 LISA ST, CARPINTERIA 3BD/2BA • $1,395,000 Mitch Stark, 805.689.2429 LIC# 01196532

8406 TEMETTATE DR, NIPOMO 3BD/3BA • $1,250,000 Kerry Mormann, 805.682.3242 LIC# 00598625

1162 CAMINO PALOMERA, SANTA BARBARA 0.55±acs • $975,000 Madhu Khemani, 805.252.0265 LIC# 01387945

465 BELL ST, LOS ALAMOS LOT CM-LA • $949,000 Ealand & Sideris Group, 805.698.9902 LIC# 01766178 / 00603730

7505 SEA GULL DR, GOLETA SOUTH 3BD/2BA • $899,000 Bill Urbany / Alisa Pepper, 805.331.0248 LIC# 00717028 / 01347807

7941 WHIMBREL LN, GOLETA NORTH 0.03±acs • $885,000 Randy Glick, 805.689.7167 LIC# 00950129

897 CIENEGUITAS RD, LA CUMBRE 2BD/2BA • $779,000 Bill Urbany / Alisa Pepper, 805.331.0248 LIC# 00717028 / 01347807

5455 8TH ST #22, CARPINTERIA 3BD/2BA • $649,000 Anthony Bordin / Scott Walters, 805.729.0527 LIC# 00974047 / 02051173

00 LONG CANYON RD #28, LOS ALAMOS 10.01±acs • $429,000 Ealand & Sideris Group, 805.698.9902 LIC# 01766178 / 00603730

000 LONG CANYON RD #27, LOS ALAMOS 10.01±acs • $389,000 Ealand & Sideris Group, 805.698.9902 LIC# 01766178 / 00603730

5

810 BUENA VISTA DR, SANTA BARBARA 7BD/8+(2)½BA • $8,495,000 Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group, 805.565.4014 LIC# 01426886

realestate.independent.com

965 PARK LN, MONTECITO UPPER 4BD/3½BA • $8,900,000 Laurel Abbott, 805.455.5409 LIC# 01247432

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

1147 HILL RD, MONTECITO LOWER 4BD/5BA • $10,950,000 Nancy Kogevinas, 805.450.6233 LIC# 01209514

INDEPENDENT REAL ESTATE

© 2021 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties (BHHSCP) is a member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates LLC. BHHS and the BHHS symbol are registered service marks of Columbia Insurance Company, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. BHH Affiliates LLC and BHHSCP do not guarantee accuracy of all data including measurements, conditions, and features of property. Information is obtained from various sources and will not be verified by broker or MLS. Buyer is advised to independently verify the accuracy of that information.

BHHSCALIFORNIA.COM

@BHHSCALIFORNIA

SARAH SINCLAIR

Pen and Paper:

Simple To-Do List Strategies

6

INDEPENDENT REAL ESTATE

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

realestate.independent.com

R

ichard Branson said, “Critical thinking is the key to creative problem solving.” Storing problems, ideas, and to-dos in your brain will hinder your critical thinking and cause stress. So if you are looking to relieve stress, then emptying your head out consistently and in a reliable place is the antidote.

When we hold information in our he ads, it clutters up our

by Sara Caputo thinking. Getting rid of mental clutter frees us up to focus on the important things. I have always been a pen-and-paper person. At 8 years old, I tucked a large cardboard box upside down between my bed and the wall to serve as a desk. On top, I put a big ol’ mug of random pens along with a fresh, clean notepad. I don’t remember exactly what I did there, but I do remember great when I could sit down and write in that notepad.

My love of writing things down was

SIMPLY 805

probably born there on Union Street in Mora, Minnesota. Fast-forward 30-ish years, and now I am a productivity coach helping others find their own groove with a pad of paper and pen.

One of the main components of my consulting business is working with people on how to get stuff out of their heads and onto paper. I help people create actionable, realistic, doable to-do lists in a way that moves them toward execution. While we have ample digital to-do list options, at the end of the day, most people end up gravitating toward paper and pen.

Technology definitely has its place in the to-do-list world. The problem, however, with many of the available productivity methods and systems is that people frequently waste more time setting these systems up and figuring out how to work them than actually getting work done.

Many people, myself included, are “hybrid to-do list makers” — using a mix of paper and digital for their list system. I keep a master project list on Evernote (digital) and my weekly/ daily lists on paper. This approach works well for me, but everyone needs

Here are my simple to-do list rules: 1. Dump your head out on the paper. Best to do it before you go to bed at night! Write down everything, and if it needs to live on another list, put it on that other list so you end with an actionable, realistic list for your day. Review that “other” list once a week to keep items moving onto your daily list.

2. Keep your list visible, handy, in front of you, and mobile.

3. Find a pen you really like to keep with your pad. Believe me, this helps.

4. Find something other than a boring yellow legal pad for your actionable list. Nothing says “don’t do this” more than a generic yellow pad.

5. Cross off as you go. Recap the day and rewrite for the next day to start fresh.

to find what works best for themselves. Most important is to find what moves you toward action, which is the actual point of the to-do list system in the first place.

The physical act of writing stimulates the brain’s reticular activating system (RAS), which processes information and gives importance to what is written down. In her book Write It Down, Make It Happen, Henriette Anne Klauser maintains that “writing triggers the RAS, which in turn sends a signal to the cerebral cortex: ‘Wake up! Pay attention! Don’t miss this detail!’ Once you write down a goal, your brain will be working overtime to see you get it, and will alert you to the signs and signals that were there all the time.”

I don’t know of a more effective alternative to the simplicity of writing a list and crossing off tasks once

completed. Crossing things off might just be the best feeling in the world!

Digitally clicking a box just does not provide the same feeling of satisfaction and completion.

For most, the biggest mistake when it comes to writing a to-do list is creating only one list. Think of your to-do list as a living document. Each day brings different ebbs and flows; these tides dictate continuous list updates and rewrites.

Try this for starters: Clear your head out onto a piece of paper. Let the thoughts, tasks, and to-dos flow onto the page. After you have a good list in front of you, categorize it. Break items into a master project list (requiring multiple steps; definitely won’t be done today, tomorrow, or this week) and a daily to-do list (can be realistically accomplished today).

Sara Caputo transforms how individuals, teams, and small businesses navigate workflow and increase productivity. Her work has been featured in Working Women, Success, and Forbes, as well as other national and regional publications. She can be reached at sara@saracaputoconsulting.com.

ONE-OF-A-KIND LEGACY COMPOUND NEW! OCEAN-VIEW SANCTUARY IN-TOWN DOUBLE-ESTATE ON ~ 5 ACRES PANORAMIC OCEAN AND ISLAND VIEWS $12,000,000 $3,950,000

realestate.independent.com

1-level unobstructed ocean-view turnkey homes don t come around often

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

This one-of-a-kind “double-estate” compound on top of Mission Hill is next door to and was residence once part of thebeen Santa Barbara Mission built and lived in for three stair-free has fully renovated to property. provide aOriginally turnkey easy-living getaway. n a (//by avant-garde the famous Hazard industrialist family, the estate features 2 grand homes footgenerations wide lot, the custom design in 1 " maximized the views with old a length-wise fromfull theof 1880’s and 1910’s and its own chapel, on almost 5 acres of bucolic grounds there layout floor-to-ceilings windows, and no all wires or homes to obstruct the views. - or flora is no other comparable estate ofview this size in central Santatrees; Barbara.

Now ready for a new owner gardens and fruit a new 1'// /-sf beautiful razilian lovers, there are trails of terraced to refurbish in the magnificent trophy compound tradition of the Rockefellers or Vanderbilts. hardwood view deck caps this charming and airy retreat. Easy access to beaches and all services. private lane yet close-in ust a few blocks to the ocean, beaches and all amenities. The artistic

INDEPENDENT REAL ESTATE

Escape to an oasis of panoramic ocean/island-view relaxation, secluded at the top of an exclusive

7

View Property Website at www. SantaBarbaraHistoricCompound.com Virtual Showing at www.OceanViewSanctuary.com

© 2021 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties (BHHSCP) is a member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates LLC. BHHS and the BHHS symbol are registered service marks of Columbia Insurance Company, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. BHH Affiliates LLC and BHHSCP do not guarantee accuracy of all data including measurements, conditions, and features of property.

Information is obtained from various sources and will not be verified by broker or MLS. Buyer is advised to independently verify the accuracy of that information.

1015EMOUNTAIN.COM

GRANTWOODSESTATE.COM

NEW LISTING | 1962EVR.COM

World-Class Ocean View Villa

Grantwoods Property

Beautiful single-level Home

MONTECITO | 6BD/9BA/3HBA | $16,950,000

OJAI | $14,000,000

MONTECITO | 4BD/5BA/2HBA | $9,500,000

Dusty Baker 805.570.0102

Bertrand de Gabriac 805.570.3612

S. Stahl 805.689.1602 , J. Longstreth 805.705.4120

1155ALISOS.COM

1811FERNALDPOINT.COM

1954EASTVALLEYRD.COM

Happy Canyon Villa on 102+/- acres

Beachfront Contemporary

La Ladera Montecito

SANTA YNEZ | 3BD/4BA/1HBA | $9,300,000

MONTECITO | 4BD/3BA/1HBA | $9,250,000

MONTECITO | 6BD/8BA | $8,950,000

Brady Group 805.331.3053

Dusty Baker 805.570.0102

Maureen McDermut 805.570.5545

NEW PRICE | 5999FOXENCANYON.COM

WELLSPRINGSRANCH.COM

NEW LISTING | 9981ALISOSCNYVINYARD.COM

Foxen Canyon Classic

Wellspring Ranch 400+/- Ac. Wine Country Alisos Canyon Vineyard

SANTA YNEZ | 2BD/2BA/1HBA | $6,999,000

BUELLTON | 12BD/8BA | $6,990,000

LOS ALAMOS | $6,750,000

Brady Group 805.331.3053

Robert Heckes 805.637.0047

Patty Murphy 805.680.8571

1506MIRAMAR.COM

4115JALAMA.COM

117CRESTVIEW.COM

Miramar Beach Home

One of a Kind Legacy Horse Ranch

Ocean View Mediterranean

MONTECITO | 2BD/2BA | $6,495,000

LOMPOC | $5,495,000

MONTECITO | 5BD/5BA/1HBA | $4,995,000

Delicia Lumpkins 805.637.9482

Jason Siemens 805.455.1165

Elias Benson 805.324.4587

8

INDEPENDENT REAL ESTATE

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

realestate.independent.com

For your piece of paradise

© 2021 Sotheby’s International Realty. All Rights Reserved. The Sotheby’s International Realty trademark is licensed and used with permission. Each Sotheby’s International Realty office is independently owned and operated, except those operated by Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc. The Sotheby’s International Realty network fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. All offerings are subject to errors, omissions, changes including price or withdrawal without notice. DRE License Numbers for All Featured Agents: Dusty Baker: 1908615 | Bertrand de Gabriac: 1925983 | Sandy Stahl: 1040095 | Jake Longstreth: 2090236 | Micah Brady: 1219166 | Mike Brady: 825140 | Jennifer Nation: 1217818 | Maureen McDermut: 1175027 | Robert Heckes: 01723319 | Delicia Lumpkins: 02030037 | Jason Siemens: 1886104 | Elias Benson: 2019815 | Robert Heckes: 01723319 | Patty Murphy: 766586 | Fal Oliver: 1068228 | Christine Oliver: 949938 | Brandon Veltri: 2070796 | Richard Cheetham: 2032454 | Jan Finley: 1351826 | Dusty Baker: 1908615 | Frank Abatemarco: 1320375 | Nico Pollero: 2015085 | Susan Beckmann: 1185206 | Taryn Martin: 1995581

Casa Agave

Legacy View Retreat On Riviera Lane

BUELLTON | 12BD/8BA | $3,995,000

SANTA YNEZ | 3BD/3BA/1HBA | $3,495,000

SANTA BARBARA | 2BD/2BA/1HBA | $2,950,000

Robert Heckes 805.637.0047

Patty Murphy 805.680.8571

The Olivers 805.680.6524

NEW LISTING | 1790LASCANOASRD.COM

1705EASTVALLEYROAD.COM

NEW LISTING | THECREEKSIDEAPPLERANCH.COM

Stunning Mediterranean-Style Retreat

Opportunity Awaits, Golden Quadrangle The Creekside Apple Ranch

SANTA BARBARA | 5BD/3BA/1HBA | $2,495,000

MONTECTIO | $2,100,000

SOLVANG | 4BD/3BA | $1,995,000

Brandon Veltri 805.448.7433

Richard Cheetham 805.901.7921

Jan Finley 805.698.7549

NEW LISTING | 18WVICTORIA205.COM

2001ALISOPARK.COM

NEW LISTING | 2425PINEDR.COM

Downtown Pied-a-Terre Perfection

38+/- Acre Ranchette

Upside Potential on the Westside

SANTA BARBARA | 1BD/1BA/1HBA | $1,299,000

NEW CUYAMA | 4BD/4BA | $1,295,000

SANTA BARBARA | 4BD/2BA | $1,099,000

Dusty Baker 805.570.0102

Frank Abatemarco 805.450.7477

Nico Pollero 805.450.3552

NEW LISTING | 546RANCHOALISAL.COM

46CAMINOALTO.COM

5142CALLEREALB.COM

Beautiful Alisal Ranch

Upper Riviera Panoramic View Acreage

Rare San Antonio Village Opportunity

SOLVANG | 3BD/3BA | $950,000

SANTA BARBARA | $929,000

SANTA BARBARA | 2BD/1BA/1HBA | $745,000

Susan Beckmann 805.245.8141

The Olivers 805.680.6524

Taryn Martin 805.636.6442

9

WellSpring Ranch 200+/- Acres

realestate.independent.com

NEW LISTING | 1401ALAMEDAPADRESERRA.COM

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

NEW LISTING | 3451WOODSTOCKROAD.COM

INDEPENDENT REAL ESTATE

NEW LISTING

MONTECITO | SANTA BARBARA | SANTA YNEZ VALLEY | SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM

750 RIBERA DRIVE

NEW LISTING Fabulous Foothill Elementary School three bedroom + two bathroom house with over 1,600

10

INDEPENDENT REAL ESTATE

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

realestate.independent.com

SANTA BARBARA, CA

sq ft! Open beamed wood cathedral ceilings create a dramatic entrance to the spacious

DRAMATIC CATHEDRAL CEILINGS

living room and tastefully updated kitchen with large island, custom wood cabinetry, tile flooring, granite countertops, and recessed lighting. Both the living room and kitchen have sliding glass doors leading outside to a patio for a great indoor/outdoor flow. Enjoy a cozy fire in the large brick fireplace in the living room - this is a home you can settle right into!

The hall bathroom has been updated to include granite countertops and double sinks. The primary suite has a generously sized walk-in closet, an updated bathroom with granite countertops and double sinks.

3 BEDS | 2 BATHS | ± 1,600 SQ.FT OFFERED AT $1,099,000

The large and incredibly spacious private backyard with mature landscaping is definitely a highlight of this property! The side yard is large enough to accommodate an RV or whatever new pandemic purchases you’ve made! Also includes a two car attached garage.

Very conveniently located to Foothill elementary school, parks, trailheads and much more!

csgroup@villagesite.com 805-683-7335 Kim Crawford

Angelina Speier

Katie Mohun

LIC# 01440068/02037359/02047418

All information provided is deemed reliable, but has not been verified and we do not guarantee it.

We recommend that buyers make their own inquiries.

Exclusive Member of

LOCALLY OWNED | GLOBALLY CONNECTED LEARN MORE AT VILLAGESITE.COM

INDEPENDENT REAL ESTATE

1930 Emerson Ave | Santa Barbara | 3BD/3BA DRE 01402612/01401533 | Offered at $2,600,000 Bazzani/Johansen 805.717.0450

131 Vernal Ave | Santa Barbara | 2BD/1BA DRE 00778203 | Offered at $1,099,000 Mary Lu Edick 805.452.3258

2123 Forge Rd | Santa Barbara | 3BD/5BA DRE 00837659 | Offered at $4,750,000 Patricia Griffin 805.705.5133

516 Crocker Sperry Dr | Santa Barbara | 4BD/5BA DRE 01440591 | Offered at $4,488,000 Elizabeth Wagner 805.895.1467

1556 La Vista Rd | Santa Barbara | 4BD/6BA DRE 00520230 | Offered at $4,395,000 Ed Edick 805.689.1153

1016 E Canon Perdido St | Santa Barbara | 10BD/10BA DRE 01468842 | Offered at $2,495,000 James Krautmann 805.451.4527

7771 Heron Ct | Goleta | 3BD/4BA DRE 01497110 | Offered at $2,495,000 Amy J Baird 805.478.9318

2333 Las Canoas Rd | Santa Barbara | 4BD/3BA DRE 00852118 | Offered at $2,200,000 Jeff Oien 805.895.2944

830 Via Cielito | Ventura | 4BD/4BA DRE 00973317 | Offered at $1,845,000 Tobias Hildebrand 805.895.7355

5150 E Camino Cielo | Santa Barbara | 5BD/4BA DRE 00835438 | Offered at $1,795,000 Jackie Walters 805.570.0558

809 Margo St | Santa Barbara | 4BD/2BA DRE 00978392 | Offered at $1,695,000 John A Sener 805.331.7402

15 Touran Ln | Goleta | 3BD/3BA DRE 00892339 | Offered at $1,190,000 Priscilla Bedolla 805.680.7146

750 Ribera Dr | Santa Barbara | 3BD/2BA DRE 01440068 | Offered at $1,099,000 Crawford Speier Group 805.683.7335

56 Barranca Ave 1 | Santa Barbara | 2BD/2BA DRE 01806890 | Offered at $985,000 Doré & O'Neill Real Estate Team 805.947.0608

5082 Calle Real B | Santa Barbara | 3BD/2BA DRE 01035763 | Offered at $719,000 Lynette Naour 805.705.6539

11

5651 W Camino Cielo | Santa Barbara | 4BD/3BA DRE 01813897 | Offered at $4,795,000 David M Kim 805.296.0662

realestate.independent.com

680 San Ysidro Rd | Montecito | 3BD/4BA DRE 01815307 | Offered at $4,995,000 Riskin Partners Estate Group 805.698.0199

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

545 Toro Canyon Rd | Montecito | 7BD/12BA DRE 01815307 | Offered at $14,900,000 Riskin Partners Estate Group 805.698.0199

WE REACH A GLOBAL AUDIENCE THROUGH OUR EXCLUSIVE AFFILIATES. GREATER EXPOSURE WITH UNPARALLELED LOCAL EXPERTISE. All information provided is deemed reliable, but has not been verified and we do not guarantee it. We recommend that buyers make their own inquiries.

BEST VALUE ON THE MESA!

OPEN SATURDAY 1:00pm-3:00pm OPEN SATURDAY 1:00pm-3:00pm

730 Flora Vista Drive

12

INDEPENDENT REAL ESTATE

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

realestate.independent.com

NEW LISTING

OFFERED AT $1,495,000

Your Mesa Realtors Your Mesa Realtors

14 42 27 7K K e nwo o dR oRaoda d 1 e nwo o d Very clean 2bed/2bath (easy modification to a 3 bedroom) single-level home with mountain and city views. Enjoy th TURN-KEY ALTA MESA HOME

Very clean 2bed/2bath (easy modification a 3 bedroom) single-level home with mountain and city views.

Enjoy the Th Mesa lifestyle with vaulted ceilings, antoupdated kitchen, living room fireplace, and dual-pane windows/sliders.

Mesa with vaulted ceilings, an updated kitchen, room andand dual-pane windows/sliders.

The kitchen features a level stainless steel stove and dishwasher.

The fireplace, second bedroom is over-sized, as it was previous Thislifestyle 3bed/2bath single residence is inViking turn-key condition and lo-living landscaping, ample storage, privacy.

Additional features include: kitchen features329 a stainless steel backyard Viking stove and dishwasher.

The bedroom is over-sized, asShoreline it A/C, was previously two The spacious features a large andsecond natural This backyard is ready to be tran cated bedrooms. in the desirable Alta Mesa neighborhood.

This is a true “pride engineered wood landscaping. floors, recessed lighting, central whole house San Ysidro 1553 Drive 1547deck Shoreline Drive two bedrooms.

The spacious backyard features a large deck and natural landscaping.

This backyard is ready to be trans329 Ysidro 1553 Shoreline Drive 1547 Shoreline Drive Offered at $3,250,000 Offered atmore. $3,495,000 $7,995,000 formed into aSan paradise.

There is plenty room forOffered lawn, fruit trees,filtration, jungle-gym, and Towering of ownership’’ home where every square inch has of been improved and at EWS water and Pellatrampoline, windows/sliders.

The roof was replaced ove Offered at $3,250,000 Offered atmore. $3,495,000 Offered at $7,995,000 formed into a paradise.

There is plenty of room for lawn, fruit trees, jungle-gym, trampoline, and Towering Enjoy complete on in thisand fabulous 1/2 home acre ocean front lot!on This isover a once Rare front estate onand the Mesa!

This the backyard is aprivacy gorgeous oak tree providing wonderful over the deck.inThis is 2-car located a Gladvery quie meticulously maintained.

Move start enjoying right ocean away!

The inshade 2015 the sewer lateral 2005.

Attached garage with complete privacy on thisResting fabulous 1/2 home acre ocean front opportunity lot!on This is a to once Rare spectacular ocean front estate on the Mesa!

This theEnjoy backyard is a gorgeous oak tree providing wonderful shade over the deck.

This is located a very quiet, ~1 acre Montecito estate. at the in a life time purchase 4bed/4.5bath ultra-luxury tucked away cul-de-sac at the Kenwood Road.

Attached 2-car garage interior access. kitchen baths have beenResting tastefully remodeled.

Theend livingofroom fea- iator cabinets and direct access into thewith house.

Centrally located near ~1 acre and Montecito estate. the in a life time opportunity to purchase spectacular 4bed/4.5bath ultra-luxury tucked cul-de-sac at the end of Kenwood Road.

Attached interior access. center of this away property is a at charming a with vacant piece of ocean front property property boasts ~5,100+ sq. ft. of2-car livinggarage tures a cozy fireplace and Bose speakers. The backyard features thesq.

Mesa Lane Steps, Hendry’s (dogpiece friendly)ocean Beach,front Elings Park, Lazy center of this is abuilt-in charming ~5,100+ ft. of living 2,300+ sq. property ft. Craftsman style home property located inofone of Santa property Barbara’s most spaceboasts resting on over 1/2 acre of prime a vacant OFFERED AT $998,500 2,300+ sq. ft.covered Craftsman style home located in one ofneighborhoods.

Santa Barbara’s most space resting on over 1/2 acre ofunparalleled prime an originally incredible patio,1912. emerald greenitlawn, low maintenance Acres, and the Mesa Shopping Center. built circa Today, desirable Build your California coastline.

Enjoy OFFERED AT $998,500 originally built circa 1912. Today, it desirable neighborhoods. Build your California coastline. Enjoy unparalleled features modern amenities, and still dream home to the exact specifications ocean views from every corner of this features modern amenities, and still dream home to the exact specifications ocean views from every corner of this retains its rustic charm. Located in MUS. that you desire. Panoramic ocean views! contemporary home. Must see in person! retains its rustic charm. Located in MUS. that you desire. Panoramic ocean views! contemporary home. Must see in person!

Richardson TheThe Richardson TeamTeam

Mike Richardson, Realtors 1806 Cliff Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93109 Office: (805) 963-1704 Mobile: (805) 680-3131 Fax: (805) 965-1139

Mike and Kyle Richardson Mike and Kyle Richardson Team@mrrealtors.com Team@mrrealtors.com 805.963.1704 805.963.1704 www.mrrealtors.com www.mrrealtors.com BRE Lic. #00635254 + #01902531 BRE Lic. #00635254 + #01902531

NMLS ID #254614

NMLS ID #249319

NMLS ID #328228

Sean Donner 805-680-4155

George Giambo 805-570-6022

Todd Hull 805-722-0357

NMLS ID #300773

NMLS ID #239657

NMLS ID #258825

Greg Knowles 805-259-6435

Diane Rene 805-456-9827

Russell Story 805-895-8831

NMLS ID #1981683

NMLS ID #884651

NMLS ID #251245

Rick Wilson 805-455-2629

Velia Razo 805-618-8745

Mario Rodriguez 805-452-2281

NMLS ID #704134

NMLS ID #323100

NMLS ID #505926

Hablo Español

Hablo Español

Santa Barbara Team

805-351-2830 dkmortgage.com/lopez 1602 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp. (NMLS:2551) an Illinois Residential Mortgage Licensee located at 1431 Opus Place, Suite 200, Downers Grove, IL 60515, 630-376-2100. CA: Licensed by the Department of Business Oversight under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act, License No. 4130680. © 2021 Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp. All Rights Reserved. 03467-11 2/2021.

13

Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp.

realestate.independent.com

Cathy Cudlip 805-451-4917

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

LET ’S MAKE 2021 GREAT!

Steven Boelter 805-698-6199

INDEPENDENT REAL ESTATE

UNITY HAPPINESS PROSPERITY PEACE GOOD HEALTH

Ruben Lopez 805-705-7443

realestate.independent.com FEBRUARY 18, 2021

• 3 B ed ro om s, 2.5 B ath room s • Fire places in the Liv ing & Family Rooms • Fo r mal D i n i n g Ro o m • G o u rme t Ch e f’s K it chen with Viking Appliances, L ar ge I sland, & Bre a kf a st N o o k • Attached 3-Car Garage • L aundr y R oom • D r ou gh t To l e ran t Lan d s c ap e • Gazebo, Pergola, & Fire Pit • R aised Gard e n B e d s • F ru i t Tre e s

E x plore t he Prope rt y at ww w .1543Vik in g.com

14

INDEPENDENT REAL ESTATE

1543 V I KI NG WA Y | SOLVA NG | 1 ± A C | $1,875,000

LAURA DRAMMER

Top Half of 1% of Berkshire Hathaway Agents Worldwide REPRESENTING SANTA BARBARA & THE SANTA YNEZ VALLEY FOR OVER 26 YEARS

805.448.7500 L a u r a @ L a u r a D r a m m e r. c o m DRE: 01209580 w w w. L a u r a D r a m m e r. c o m © 2021 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties (BHHSCP) is a member of the franchise systemof BHH Affiliates LLC. BHHS and the BHHS symbol are registered service marks of Columbia Insurance Company,a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. BHH Affiliates LLC and BHHSCP do not guarantee accuracy of all data including measurements, conditions, and features of property. Information is obtained from various sources and will not be verified by broker or MLS. Buyer is advised to independently verify the accuracy of that information.

REAL ESTATE SCOOP

AVI BECKER HONORED AS A REAL ESTATE NEWSMAKER LOS ANGELES David Offer - Brentwood – Achievers: David has earned an impeccable reputation in the industry. Nearly 95 percent of his business comes from repeat customers or referrals, leading him to have completed over 1,000 transactions, totaling in excess of $3.75 billion in his 29-year career. In 2020, he continued on his track of being a top producer, with over $246 million in properties sold. With an unrelenting work ethic and knowledge of the marketplace, he is continuing his iconic role in Los Angeles real estate.

Achievers: Accomplishments in business (awards, expansion/growth, milestones/rankings, successes)

15

REALTORS®: Share your industry info in “REAL ESTATE SCOOP.” Email sarah@independent.com for details.

realestate.independent.com

ORANGE COUNTY Shauna Covington - Laguna Beach – Achievers: With a dedication to a philosophy of integrity and excellent personal service, Shauna’s goal is to make the buying or selling process a rewarding and happy experience. Even among the COVID-19 pandemic, Shauna closed over $54 million in sales with an average sales price of $3 million in Laguna Beach before the end of the year, supporting the needs of her clients through each and every transaction.

“This year, more than ever, we are proud to recognize the hard work, dedication and determination of real estate’s finest professionals— the 2021 Real Estate Newsmakers—who went above and beyond in 2020 even amid a turbulent time for the industry, and the world, facing the challenges head-on and without fear,” said John Featherston, founder, president and CEO of RISMedia.

The full list of honorees is available at rismedia.com/2021-newsmakers.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties is a wholly owned subsidiary of HomeServices of America, Inc., and a member of HSF Affiliates, LLC. For more information, visit bhhscalifornia.com. Reach the Santa Barbara Group at 805-886-5735 or info@thesantabarbaragroup.com.

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

SAN DIEGO Tony Silva - Carlsbad – Crusaders: With over 25 years of sales and management experience, Tony, like many other agents, struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic to deal with social isolation and professional worries. He approached his manager with the idea to create mastermind groups in the office so employees could discuss business and personal issues, and help each other deal with challenges. Since the groups began, listings have increased by 10 percent. and closed homes have grown by 15 percent.

Crusaders: Activists/advocates for a cause, humanitarian initiatives

INDEPENDENT REAL ESTATE

Real estate industry news leader RISMedia has released their annual Real Estate Newsmakers competition, honoring real estate agents who have made impacts in their communities and profession. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties placed four agents among the class of 2021 Real Estate Newsmakers, including local real estate agent Avi Becker.

Becker was recognized in the “Inspirations” category. His award states: After selling just one home in 2019, his first year in the business, Avi made a huge turnaround in 2020, hitting his goal of $20 million in volume. When the pandemic hit, he ensured community support, focusing on keeping local businesses lively, by creating the Facebook group Support Santa Barbara Biz Online. The group boasts over 7,000 members, who share products, services, links, and business referrals in the region.

The Inspirations category recognizes charitable efforts and philanthropy, to include community involvement and disaster relief. Becker is part of The Santa Barbara Group, along with

Joe Parker and Garrett McCaw. In addition to creating the facebook group, they also produce videos and interviews highlighting small businesses and restaurants that have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

“I feel so blessed and grateful to get to live and work in one of the most beautiful places in the world,” stated Becker. “Santa Barbara is a tight-knit community and we have each others’ back. When times are tough, we pull together and pick each other up knowing that better times are ahead of us. The reason I wake up inspired and energized every day is I know I get to help amazing people establish roots here, and I feel honored to receive this award!”

Kyle Kemp, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties Regional Vice President for Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties, said “I’m thrilled that Avi was singled out for his community contributions.

His business success is commendable, but equally impressive is his commitment to helping other organizations succeed, especially in this tumultuous year.”

Approximately 300 Newsmakers earned a place on the list. Along with Becker, the three others from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California are the following:

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SALES AREA

SELLER

BUYER

PRICE

DATE

ADDRESS

BUELLTON/SOLVANG

OSTILLER STEVEN EA

GALYSH MELINDA EU

$750,000

1/28/21

387 MIDTEN HOF

POSNICK DAVID EU

DOUBILLE GARY EA

$2,950,000

1/25/21

2041 DERMANAK DR

O'NEILL E BYRON EA

WITTENBERG ROBERT EU

$790,000

1/26/21

4700 SANDYLAND RD 52

RUBY ROBERT

HARRIS CHRISTOPHER

$825,000

1/29/21

4455 CARPINTERIA AVE A

DAMAVANDI MONA EA

LIZARAZU JAIRO EU

$750,000

1/29/21

1094 CRAMER RD

SANTIAGO HUE EA

COOK RICHARD EU

$900,000

1/29/21

608 ANDY LN

HENNIGAN JAMES EA

PATTON FOREST EA

$1,115,000

1/26/21

5240 CADIZ CT

TELESMANIC LOU EU

GAMBOA MAYRA

$368,000

1/27/21

5512 ARMITOS AVE 46

AFZAAL MUHAMMAD

ROGRIGUEZ KELLY EA

$1,024,500

1/26/21

6428 CAMINO VIVIENTE

MACKINNON GEORGE EA

NOLD MAREK

$870,000

1/26/21

7568 NEWPORT DR

MENDEZ JOSE EA

ZHENG JERRY EA

$640,000

1/26/21

7580 CATHEDRAL OAKS 12

HORWITZ JAMES EU

LABATE STEPHANIE

$1,035,000

1/29/21

137 GERARD DR

COOK CHRISTINA EU

MONTANO JOSEPH EA

$375,000

1/27/21

227 S A ST

PICKLES KYLE

DYKSHOORN DAVID

$480,000

1/29/21

332 S SEVENTH ST

MERCER-MIRICH KRISTINA

GLOWLER SHELBY

$337,000

1/28/21

201 PRINCETON PL

DYER MICHAEL

BARAJAS ALEXANDER EU

$325,000

1/29/21

117 N THIRD ST

CLARK VINCENT

RODRIGUEZ JAVIER

$247,500

1/29/21

817 E CYPRESS AVE

KENT JORDAN

GARCIA SARA

$300,000

1/27/21

919 E CYPRESS AVE

1564 RAMONA LANE LLC

RAMONA LANE LLC

$6,300,000

1/28/21

1564 RAMONA LN

WALSH DENNIS EA

GLUCK FREDERICK EA

$3,794,000

1/29/21

499 CROCKER SPERRY DR

FITZGERALD BRIAN EA

CAST OFF LLC

$11,700,000

1/29/21

1530 MIMOSA LN

SHAFER ROBERT EA

DAY SEPI EA

$1,900,000

1/29/21

189 HERMOSILLO DR

PRESTIGIACOMO FARO

RIVES ADAMA EA

$3,350,000

1/25/21

475 BARKER PASS RD

HENRY JAMES

MOVASAGI TONY EA

$1,600,000

1/25/21

2281 FEATHERHILL RD

JAFFE JAMES EA

KEECH JOHN EU

$1,495,000

1/26/21

647 POR LA MAR CIR D

ROEBUCK ROBERT EA

RUH JAMES EA

$926,000

1/29/21

220 POR LA MAR DR

REINER ELINOR EA

PURCELL WILLIAM EU

$2,800,000

1/29/21

1711 HILLCREST RD

YATES SUZANNE EA

ZINGEROV VLADIMIR

$2,585,000

1/27/21

350 LAS ALTURAS RD

WYATT SU EA

WILKE JAMES

$1,100,000

1/25/21

884 CHELTENHAM RD

FESSIER NINA EA

BRAKEMAN AMY EA

$1,755,000

1/28/21

2326 WELLINGTON AVE

BOYLE BRIAN EA

SHIACH DOMINIC EU

$1,675,000

1/22/21

2104 STATE ST

BONUM ERIT SEMPER LLC

2015 CASTILLO ASSOCIATES

$2,775,000

1/29/21

2015 CASTILLO ST

MCERE SARA EA

SCOUT INVESTMENTS LTD

$1,585,000

1/27/21

1745 GRAND AVE

WOLFHEAD ZANNE

HHB CARBON LLC EA

$3,185,000

1/26/21

433 CHAPALA ST

WISHIRE GALE ASSOCIATES

LURIA THOMAS EA

$2,500,000

1/28/21

1309 STATE ST A

ABIQUA ANGELS LLC

STICKLAND PAUL EU

$922,000

1/29/21

35 SKYLINE CIR

DREYER ALEX EA

BRAY LAUREN EA

$879,000

1/29/21

1736 VILLA AVE

FOY BRYAN EA

JONES LAWRENCE

$1,615,000

1/29/21

1352 MANITOU RD

CARPINTERIA

16

INDEPENDENT REAL ESTATE

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

realestate.independent.com

GOLETA

LOMPOC

MONTECITO

SANTA BARBARA

This data is provided to The Santa Barbara Independent by an outside third-party source and represents a partial list of recorded residential sales in Santa Barbara County on the dates listed.

CONT’D ON P. 18 >>> While this information is public record The Santa Barbara Independent cannot guarantee the accuracy nor the completeness of this list.

Grid-Scale Battery Storage Is Taking Off

T

he Moss Landing Power Plant was, until recently, California’s largest electric power station. This former gas generator is now being pulled out of mothballs and transformed into California’s (and for a short period, the world’s) largest utility-scale battery. Its 300-megawatt lithium-ion battery is ready to come online, with another 100-megawatt battery to start working by mid-year.

At the same facility, Tesla is providing even

more storage, 182.5 megawatts’ worth, also by mid-2021. The combined capacity will be able to supply power to every house in San Francisco for six hours.

San Diego, Long Beach, and the Bay Area are adding utility-size storage this year as well. A 2013 bill set a state target of 1.325 gigawatts (1,000 megawatts) of storage for the state’s grid by 2020. California has met and exceeded this goal. Not surprisingly, California leads the world in high-

GOING GREEN

Please join me in congratulating

SANDRA

Ken Sideris

805-455-3159 KenSideris@bhhscal.com

DRE 01766178

DRE 00603730

www.EalandandSiderisGroup.com

PUT PEHR BLACK TO WORK FOR YOU

Congratulations, Sandra!

CA L L TO DAY F OR F REE HO M E VAL UATION! CALRE #02062827

PEHRBLACK.COM (805) 699-8844 SOLD@ PEHRBLACK.COM

THE HARDEST WORKING MAN IN REAL ESTATE.

Karen Chackel Vice President, County Manager

firstam.com 3780 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

17

805-698-9902 SuzyEaland@bhhscal.com

realestate.independent.com

Suzy Ealand

G R AY

on her new position as Administrative Services Lead for First American Title Company -Santa Barbara County. Sandra has many years of experience as an executive assistant as well as in lending and escrow. For the past 4 years, she has worked as an escrow assistant at First American Title. She brings this diverse knowledge to her new position. Sandra is passionate about animals — particularly her Hunter/Jumper horse, Opus, who has brought her much joy and happiness. She and her husband, Michael, also have 2 spoiled dogs and a kitty in their household.

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Dennis Allen is chair of Allen Construction, an employee-owned company committed to building and operating sustainably. He also serves as chair of the Dean’s Council at the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management at UCSB and as a boardmember of the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.

INDEPENDENT REAL ESTATE

capacity batteries. Four factors are driving this development: (1) steeply falling battery prices, (2) technological progress, (3) California’s carbon-free electrical grid mandate by 2045, and (4) tax incentives for storage systems. Other places in the country and world are close on California’s heels, however. Chile, Saudi Arabia, England, New York, Florida, and Lithuania all have 100-plus-megawatt-battery storage developments scheduled for completion this year.

The mass deployment of storage most likely will overcome one of the biggest obstacles to renewable energy — cycling between oversupply when the sun shines or the wind blows, and shortage when the sun sets or the wind calms. By leveling out the imbalances between supply and demand, gas-fired “peaker” plants that only run for a few hours, when demand peaks, will be phased out. Edison is shutting down three “peaker” plants in Oxnard, and another that was planned for there has been scrapped.

The price tag for utility-scale battery storage in the U.S. fell 70 percent between 2015 and 2018 (U.S. Energy Information Administration) and is projected to drop another 45 percent in the coming years.

This parallels the price drop we witnessed

with solar panels, largely due to technological advances and economies of scale from mass production. Some estimate that at least 30 gigawatts of large-scale storage will be needed in California to reach the clean-grid 2045 goal.

Adding storage makes renewable energy more profitable. Wesley Cole with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory says, “One of the challenges of renewable energy is the more you put on the grid, the more the value declines. Storage helps deal with that by soaking up excess energy that would have been lost in the middle of the day, when electricby Dennis Allen ity demand is lower, and moving it to a time when it is more valuable.”

Lithium-ion batteries have a head start in grid-scale applications, but other batteries are also proving capable. Recent developments are making some inexpensive, long-lived, and safe, and in some cases easily scalable.

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SALES AREA

SELLER

BUYER

PRICE

DATE

ADDRESS

SANTA BARBARA

BRADLEY DAVID EU

RUSSELL MATTHEW EU

$1,665,000

1/27/21

2225 ST JAMES DR

DUBOIS WILLIAM EU

VON DER OHE WERNER EA

$1,298,000

1/29/21

650 WILLOWGLEN RD

BARRETT LINDA EA

STONE JULYAN EA

$580,000

1/27/21

244 PUENTE DR

PRITCHARD MARIAN EA

TURNER MICHELLE EU

$910,000

1/27/21

479 LOS FELIZ DR

CONVIS GARY EA

AGM PROPERTIES LLC

$4,000,000

1/26/21

940 CANON RD

MARCELLA N V

BELWOOD INVESTMENTS LLC

$1,850,000

1/27/21

970 MONTE DR

SCORSO JAMES EA

APPLETON MARC EA

$3,600,000

1/27/21

4002 CUERVO AVE

STANLEY MARK EU

TRAN DON EA

$475,000

1/29/21

4793 PLEASANT PL

SMITH MAYBIRD EA

DOYEL MICHAEL EA

$529,000

1/26/21

990 VIA FEDORA

COZART HOPE EA

MARQUEZ JUAN EU

$510,000

1/28/21

502 CRESCENT AVE

DARRAH JULIE EA

EVANS FRAZIER EU

$558,000

1/28/21

3838 ANGELES RD

HOFFMANN WERNER EA

PEREYRA JOSE EU

$420,000

1/27/21

3959 SILVER LEAF DR

WIDLING ALAN EU

DIAZ BETHANY

$410,000

1/29/21

355 RAYMOND AVE

BURGESS BARBARA EU

GONZALEZ ERIC EU

$587,000

1/28/21

2824 STARLITE CT

PALERA KRISTEN EU

GAMBOA RAY EU

$561,500

1/28/21

2862 LA SERENA PL

SHAVER PAUL EU

KENT JORDAN

$529,000

1/29/21

1422 W AVOLA AVE

DOMINGUEZ LUIS

BAUTISTA HERIBERTO EU

$465,000

1/29/21

1109 N CHRISTINA ST

BARKER JAMES EA

SOLIMAR LLC

$2,650,000

1/28/21

1933 PAQUITA DR

BUCHLEITHER EDITH EA

MCGINITY FRANK EA

$680,000

1/27/21

3375 FOOTHILL RD 321

ROBERTSON WILLIAM

STEVENS SEBASTIAN

$379,000

1/29/21

1628 W PINE AVE

MCPHETER ROBERT EU

BYRD ANTHONY EU

$415,000

1/29/21

404 S P ST

WATERS MARY

MEDINA JUAN EA

$398,000

1/28/21

400 MILKY WAY

PANEL DAVID

VIJELAS LLC

$285,000

1/28/21

3348 VIA FELIZ

ALBANESE MILDRED

BRAY MARK EA

$325,000

1/26/21

4403 CAPRICORN CT

WILD JAMIE EA

LADWIG CHRISTOPHER EU

$460,000

1/28/21

4416 TITAN AVE

PRESTON MARK EA

REESE SHANNON EU

$702,000

1/26/21

237 TERI SUE LN

ALMADA JESSE EA

CLOUTIER AVERY EU

$620,000

1/28/21

375 FOXEN LN

FORST TERRY EA

GRIMAUD PATRICK EA

$350,000

1/29/21

1258 JACKIE LN

STRICKHOUSER FARY EA

DUNCAN JARED EA

$465,000

1/28/21

429 E PLAYA BLANCA ST

BEASLEY CAROLYN

RHINE SETH EU

$443,000

1/29/21

2225 S NIGHTSHADE LN

BERUMEN RICARDO EU

YANEZ ANNA

$424,000

1/29/21

1734 E BILBAO DR

DECANAY DANTEEA

BATTERMAN LINDA

$749,000

1/26/21

3315 MANZANA ST

GAMBOA JENNIFER EA

CHECEL DAVID EA

$800,000

1/26/21

3347 SAGUNTO ST

WHITING DAVID J

BROOKS SHANNON EA

$735,000

1/29/21

1398 FARADAY ST

MALONEY KATHLEEN

PHILLIPS CRISTOPHER EU

$3,200,000

1/26/21

2081 N SAN MARCOS RD

18

INDEPENDENT REAL ESTATE

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

realestate.independent.com

SANTA MARIA

SUMMERLAND

UNINCORPORATED

This data is provided to The Santa Barbara Independent by an outside third-party source and represents a partial list of recorded residential sales in Santa Barbara County on the dates listed.

While this information is public record The Santa Barbara Independent cannot guarantee the accuracy nor the completeness of this list.

ARCHITECTURALLY SPEAKING by Robert L. Ooley, FAIA

Sales and Use Tax Y

ou might be thinking, what does sales tax have to do with architecture? Well, before you get all bothered, let me explain with a brief story about taxes; then I’ll get to my main point.

Why Taxes

Rumblings in Sacramento

Robert L. Ooley, FAIA, is past president of AIA Santa Barbara and current executive boardmember of AIA California. He may be reached via email at robert@ooley.com. Architecturally Speaking is written by members of the American Institute of Architects’ Santa Barbara chapter.

The

realestate.independent.com

Great House Detective

column appears monthly in the Independent written by local historian Betsy J. Green

BETS Y J. GREE N PHOT OS

19

Do you have an older home in Santa Barbara with an interesting history?

Betsy would love to hear from you.

Cimme Eordanidis REALTOR, SRS, ABR, SRES, GREEN

ADDRESS:

The Oldest Hou se

324 North

History from Nea

on the Block

r and Far

It pays to network when you history of are you that her hom r house. Chris lear curious about the ned his c. 190 past and that e’s property had been from a neighbo 0 hom r was the only e at 324 North was corrobo the family had seve much larger in the Soledad Stre ral rated by a house on Built on a pap et 1909 ad that farm animals. This the er for a “mi block of each othe small hill r. The Jam between Mo until 1917. was Gutierrez Soledad hom lch” (milk) cow for I found in the loca es stre l A. refe ntecito and sale at the skirts of the e.

Blood who ets, on wha rred to as 324 North A built this ably overloo city, this Queen Ann t was then the out- Junior to distinguJames A. Blood home the few months after the curr home in 1990 and trees ked the city when there–style home prob- the Carpinteria ish him from , a woman ent owners moved in farm e were few into knocked on dad) mea the area. Soledad er homes the farmer was his er, although the door and ns “solitar (pro uncle, not y” in Spanish nounced so-LAY- father.) his .

THE GREAT HOUS The Bloods The hom E DETECTIVE raised six e is pain in Santa children tori call y ted Bar bara — seve his- who appropriat m spen ral tone colo rs that own e ear th- this hom t their adult live of s in Emanu el ers Chris e. The mos and had carefull Pau l Lom men was Alice Mabel Bloot prominent colors acc y researched. The an accomplished pain d, who was entuate the been Sain ter and had orig ina l t Barbara home’s det ails . and the Fest val Que The stee slop e of p parades en in the Flower Fest iits rooflin e marks ival as an old of the 1890 it er James A. Bloo s. shallower home among the d was in the slop real homes that es of the newer estate business and was co-owne

by Betsy J. home’s crow sur round it. The with Francis H. r Green Knight House-Furn ning glor che erfu l y is the ishing Emp of the sun Stat oriu e Stre m on accents the burst mot et near Ort if ega. The popular dec front gable. This that sold furn store was a iture — Fami vintage. I’ve oration for homes eve ly pic: The ryth ing of this here. Kee noticed it on other right: Addie, Blood family posed on baby carr from p an eye out hom the Carolyn, Fred iage around. for it as you es , Mabel. Fron front porch in the 1920 coffins. The s to walk t row: Grace, s. com Mary J., Ella. Back row, from left to troversy, acco pany once caused kins. In his rding to Walker A. a con- explained that her gran Tompnewspaper The family Alo he colu dfather had wro ng of mn with te that in James Aug in 1971, built the built the the 1880s, ustus Blo she had a some information Blood and home. Blo the od abo 1920 Kni firm ut the hom home. od and his Mar y Jose s photo of of the por side of a buil ght put a huge sign e’s past, phine Hal the Blood ch. A on the l Blood, had wife, eled from family ily members porch post can be that read ding facing Stearns Illinois by : “BL seen next posed on Wharf covered wag trav1870 and to the fam original to — the same post that UNDERTAK OOD AND KN sett on the home IGHT, ERS. COFFI Blood fam led in Santa Barbara in separating PRICES.” is the larg is there today. Also ily came here NS .

The AT “Sin e the front parl pair tive, also winter visit ce many of Santa Bar LOW or from the of pocket doors Chris Em named Jam because a relaors in the anu bara fam settled on es A. Blo el ’s house ily room. remembers 1880s wer terminal od, had a farm in 30 year falli e in illn Carpinteria (My research Blood and esses, the adverti their the one. The s ago. “When I saw ng in love with the in 1867. was mad sing of Knight — it, I knew both men has been very house has a very ous a nam not too eup this shared the e especially challen was welcoming e in itself ging because same nam feel to it.

— was eno honi- original cha nicely redone and chil e and died It still retains ugh to racter. The within a year civic protests, thatl the marrow. So voc Betsy J. Gree work thro a lot re is a lot iferous the controv removed.” n is a Santa of very love of the ersial sign were the pepper ughout the house Barbara histo ly woodwas finally and a grea tree in the rian and auth back.” t old Mex or of Discoverin Please do ican g the History Soledad Stre not disturb the resi of Your Hous e and Your Neig dents of 324 et. hborhood, Sant North a COUR TESY

T

Built by a Pionee

r Family

Monica Pres

s, 2002. Her

website is bets

yjgreen.com.

805.722.8480 | cimme@villagesite.com CimmeRealtor.com | DRE 01745878

Soledad Str eet

Message her through the Contact page of her website:

betsyjgreen.com

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Now, why this long story? There are discussions in Sacramento of extending the sales and use taxes to services, such as delivering architectural and engineering services. There is roughly $1.7 billion of retail sales in Santa Barbara County annually that generate the sales tax from which local government is dependent. It will be many times this if the current sales tax is levied upon business offering services only.

The American Institute of Architects and its California Chapters are opposed to further taxation upon business, specifically

the architectural profession. While there is no pending legislation, we encourage you to express your view to your elected officials and join the AIA in opposition to this as a solution to state and local funding shortfalls.

INDEPENDENT REAL ESTATE

The basic taxation principles are nearly as old as human society itself — stretching thousands of years into the past. Several ancient civilizations, including the Greeks and Romans, levied taxes on their citizens to pay for military expenses and other public services. Taxation evolved as empires expanded and civilizations became more structured.

The earliest known tax records, dating from approximately six thousand years BCE, are in the form of clay tablets found in the ancient city-state of Lagash in modern-day Iraq, according to a publication on AMANJ.com. This early form of taxation was minimized, except during periods of conflict or hardship. Most citizens were subject to a poll tax, a flat tax on every adult in a jurisdiction, and property and church taxes.

When the United States was founded, the federal government levied relatively few taxes. The country did not maintain a significant military force during times of peace. Instead, it relied on local militiamen to protect marauders and local rebellions, which led to the Second Amendment’s creation and the right to bear arms. The federal government was also much smaller than it is now and required much less money to operate. The first federal income tax in the United States was created shortly after the Civil War to pay for that costly internal conflict and its debts.

The federal government levies a significant portion of the total tax burden in the United States. However, provincial and other local authorities can also enforce additional taxes within their jurisdiction.

Retailers engaged in business in California must pay the state’s sales tax, which applies to all retail sales of goods and merchandise except those exempted explicitly by law. The use tax generally applies to the storage, use, or other California consumption of goods purchased from retailers in transactions not subject to the sales tax.

State sales and use taxes provide revenue to the state’s General Fund, cities and counties through specific state fund allocations, and other local jurisdictions.

“Cimme blessed me with her warmth, endless energy, and real estate expertise. From start to finish, Cimme made the entire process of selling my home completely flawless - and so very quick.

I blinked and the house was sold! I received multiple offers significantly over the asking price.

Cimme is truly a master at her craft!”

- Extremely happy client, Wendy Contact Cimme to discuss your selling, buying, or investing goals in Santa Barbara.