Reputation Matters.
CRISTAL CLARKE
on the successful representation of the seller at 911 Park Lane, Sold for $8,815,000.
CRISTAL CLARKE
805.886.9378
Cristal@Montecito-Estate.com
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CRISTAL CLARKE
on the successful representation of the seller at 1848 E Valley Road, Sold for $7,010,000.
on the successful representation of the buyer at 911 Park Lane, Sold for $8,815,000.
CRISTAL CLARKE
805.886.9378
Cristal@Montecito-Estate.com
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SHARON JORDANO & THE EASTER TEAM
on the successful representation of the seller at 257 San Ysidro Road, Sold for $5,325,000.
SHARON JORDANO / THE EASTER TEAM
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CALCAGNO & HAMILTON GROUP
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805.565.4000
Info@HomesinSantaBarbara.com HomesinSantaBarbara.com DRE 01499736 on the successful representation of the seller at 110 Polo Way, Sold for $5,425,000.
on the successful representation of the seller at 115 E Pedregosa Street, Sold for $3,900,000.
CRISTAL CLARKE
805.886.9378
Cristal@Montecito-Estate.com
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CRISTAL CLARKE
Reputation Matters.
A Home by the Rose Garden
Iwas very happy to hear from the owners of the home at 408 Plaza Rubio who invited me to write about their 1926 home. I found so much interesting information about this home that I decided to sit back and let others do the writing for me this month.
The Neighborhood
“It is hard to imagine the challenge of building across from Mission Santa Barbara and impossible to imagine a finer solution. The houses on Plaza Rubio neither intrude on the mission nor are upstaged by it. With near pitch-perfect planning, they are far enough away to remain deferential yet close enough to embrace the mission in a framed composition” (Spanish Colonial Style: Santa Barbara and the Architecture of James Osborne Craig and Mary Mclaughlin Craig, Pamela SkewesCox and Robert Sweeney, 2015).
“Plaza Rubio, which faces the rose garden of Mission Historical Park, is a small-scale example of early urban planning. The seven homes were designed in the mid-1920s by Mary Craig as a unit, built to stylistically complement the imposing architecture of the Old Mission” (Michael Redmon, Santa Barbara Independent, June 25, 2014).
“Fortunate are the Santa Barbarans who live within sound of the Mission bells. Thrice blessed are those who live so close to this famous monastery, whose beauty exceeds any other in town, that they can see it any time of day or night. Plaza Rubio faces the Old Mission, across the mission pasture with its rows of Spanish-California houses with redtiled roofs” (Santa Barbara News-Press, December 16, 1955).
Mary McLaughlin Craig
“The houses designed by the architect Mary Craig in the mid-1920s, in the 400 block of Plaza Rubio are outstanding examples of the Spanish Colonial Revival style” (Proposed Mission Gardens Historic District, City of Santa Barbara).
Shortly after it was completed, this home won a prize in the Small House Competition of 1927. “This is a comfortable house of substantial dignity. The overhang at the front and the balcony … cast interesting shadows on the white stucco walls” (Santa Barbara Morning Press, May 23, 1927).
“Mary Craig is indelibly linked with Plaza Rubio. Completed with Margaret Andrews, it represents a remarkable synergy of strong women in the 1920s and coincides with a gradual shifting ethos in a profession historically dominated by males. Here lies Mary Craig’s true legacy” (Spanish Colonial Style: Santa Barbara and the Architecture of James Osborne Craig and Mary Mclaughlin Craig, Pamela Skewes-Cox and Robert Sweeney, 2015).
Margaret Knight Andrews
“The 1920s … saw the portion of Santa Barbara Mission grounds that bordered Plaza Rubio sold by the Franciscan order to fund [1925] earthquake repairs. The land was purchased and donated to the City as a park, by Mrs. J.A.
Andrews” (Proposed Mission Gardens Historic District, City of Santa Barbara).
“Andrews was responsible for many of the fine buildings in Spanish architecture for which Santa Barbara is famous the typical Spanish homes built by her in Plaza Rubio opposite the Old Mission … have added much to the city’s beauty and fame” (Santa Barbara Morning Press, August 17, 1932).
“Near the Mission Santa Barbara and circling around its wide fields before the beautiful south front, is a group of houses lately built in the most approved Santa Barbara methods. All the charm of color and old-world detail which Santa Barbara has lately learned to use in her buildings has been drawn upon to make a delightful neighborhood in this choice situation.
“The owner of the property [Margaret Andrews] … planned a group of houses … and engaged … [Mary] Craig to make the designs.
“When two such women consult to make houses which people will want to live in, we may be sure of the success of the project…. Craig has carried on the traditions of California’s colonial houses…. Without being too intimately placed, the houses have a neighborly atmosphere and a distinctive beauty of trees and street fountain” (California Southland, June 1926).
The Homeowners
Members of the same family have owned this home since 1984. Current owners Andrea Maitra and David Konell told me, “We love the charm of the house, the views, and the significant historical contribution to the architectural legacy of Santa Barbara. The fact that Plaza Rubio was developed and designed by women in 1925 is really something we are very proud of. … A fun added bonus of living across the street from the Rose Garden is having front-row seats to the daily marriage proposals, weddings, engagement and quinceañera photo shoots. There’s nothing better than witnessing the joy of happy events.”
Please do not disturb the residents of this home.
Betsy J. Green is a Santa Barbara historian and author of Discovering the History of Your House and Your Neighborhood, Santa Monica Press, 2002. Her website is betsyjgreen.com.
THE GREAT HOUSE DETECTIVE
by Betsy J. Green
Offered at $3,950,000
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Rare ocean front estate on the Mesa! This spectacular 4bed/4.5bath ultra-luxury property boasts ~5,100+ sq. ft. of living space resting on over 1/2 acre of prime California coastline. Enjoy unparalleled ocean views from every corner of this contemporary home. Must see in person!
The living room has jaw-dropping ocean views, a cozy gas fireplace, and open beam ceilings. A spacious deck off the kitchen provides outdoor dining while you watch the sun gracefully setting over the ocean. There is a detached 2-car garage and ample driveway space. At the end of this quiet street is a pedestrian walking bridge that offers easy access to La Mesa Park, Lazy Acres, and the Mesa Shopping Center. This home is centrally located near the Mesa Lane Steps to the beach, the Douglas Preserve, Shoreline Park, Hendry’s Beach, and Eling’s Park. Washington Elementary School. Shown by private appointment only.
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449 Arundel Road, 3BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $1,325,000, Village Properties, Lourika van Tonder / Carly Gribble 805-280-5865 / 805-951-7255, DRE#02211987 / #02233358
7926 Winchester Cir, 4BD, 3BA, Sat 1-3 & Sun 2-4, $1,795,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Beverly Herrera / Jessica Lovett Christopher 805-755-8405 / 805-637-5849, DRE#01152828 / #01489086
San Roque
3728 State Street #135, 3BD, 3BA, Sat 1-4 & Sun 12-3, $1,679,000, Village Properties, Marilyn Moore / Justin Corrado 805-689-0507 / 805-451-9969, DRE#01255085 / #01356799
The Mesa
1330 W Valerio Street, 2BD, 2BA, Sat 12-4, $1,639,000, Village Properties, Johnny Deim / Liz Benson 805-679-0692 / 805-4021945, DRE#02247763 / #02252004 421 Vista De La Playa, 3BD, 2.5BA, Sun 1-3, $2,695,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Beverly Herrera 805-6896877, DRE#01152828
231 Salida Del Sol, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 1-3:30, $2,699,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Deborah Schroder / Steve Heller 805-770-0419 / 805-252-2749, DRE#02187109 / #00929496
220 Santa Rosa Place, 4BD, 3BA, Sat & Sun 2-4, $2,895,000, Compass, Arielle Gulje 805-9060194, DRE#01935620
Saturday 11/22 & Sunday 11/23
1547 Shoreline Drive, 5BD, 5BA & 1PBA, Sun 2-4, $14,500,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Chris Palme 805-448-3066, DRE#00989478
Hope Ranch
4356 Via Glorieta, 3BD, 3BA, Sun 12-3, $3,795,000, Epstein Partners/ Keller Williams, Steve Epstein 805689-9339, DRE#00994429
4517 Vieja Drive, 4BD, 4BA, Sun 11-1, $5,000,000, Village Properties, Adrienne Schuele 805-452-3960, DRE#01012149
The Riviera
1766 Prospect Avenue, 3BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $1,789,700, Compass California, Stan Tabler 805-6892305, DRE#00774377
1260 Ferrelo Rd, 4BD, 3BA, Sat 5-7 & Sun 12-3, $3,250,000, Douglas Elliman of California, William Turner 805-708-3236, DRE#01935111
1227 Viscaino Road, 4BD, 4BA & 1PBA, Sun 1-4, $3,785,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, The Olivers 805680-6524, DRE#00949938
Santa Barbara
82 La Mesa Lane, 1BD, 1BA, Sat 1-3, $390,000, Village Properties, Ruth Ann Bowe 805-698-1971, DRE#01751940
340 Old Mill Rd #107, 2BD, 2BA, Sun 1-4, $549,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Anthony Bordin 805-7290527, DRE#09740047
522 W Victoria Street #B, 1BD, 1BA, Sun 1-3, $715,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Terri Dimond 805-7090934, DRE#01378431
325 Ladera Street #5, 2BD, 2BA, Sun 1-3, $1,050,000, Village Properties, Shawn Poindexter 805826-1762, DRE#02222632
30 S Salinas Unit B, 3BD, 2BA, Thur 10-2 & Sat 11-2, $1,099,000, Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara / We Sell Real Estate, Tamara McLean & Phyllis Coonce 805-892-0292, DRE#01480305
4440 Shadow Hills Circle # C, 2BD, 2BA, Sun 1-4, $1,100,000, Village Properties, Jim Witmer 805448-3921, DRE#00425344
424 E. Arrellaga, 2BD, 1BA, Thur 10-2 & Sun 12-3, $1,249,000, Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara / We Sell Real Estate, Tamara McLean & Phyllis Coonce 805-206-9846, DRE#02015910
917 W Victoria St, 2BD, 1BA, Sat 1-3:30 & Sun 1:30-3:30, $1,250,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Sunnie Maxwell / Georgette Owens 805-252-9524 / 805-570-6138, DRE#01463861 / #02172408
799 Dos Hermanos, 3BD, 3BA, Sun 2-4, $1,750,000, Village Properties, Adrienne Schuele 805-452-3960, DRE#01012149
340 W Mountain Dr, 4BD, 3BA, Sun 1-3, $2,395,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Michelle Madrill 805-453-0927, DRE#01961707
1520 Portesuello, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 1-3, $2,500,000, Michael Gilson Realty, Sandy Fisher 805-689-1060, DRE#00216284
880 Veronica Springs, 3BD,2BA, Sat 1-3 Sun 1-3, $2,590,000, eXp Realty of California, Kathleen Rodgers 805-284-3900, DRE#02044953
618 Anacapa Street #5, 3BD, 4BA, Sat 1-4 & Sun 1-3, $2,995,000, Village Properties, Jennifer Grube / Marilyn Moore 213-399-5682 / 805-689-0507, DRE#02132436 / #01255085
743 Alturas Del Sol, 4BD, 3BA, Sat 1-4, $2,995,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Steve Breihan 317-475-3189, DRE#02244138
2106 Mt Calvary Road, 4BD, 4BA, Sun 1-3, $3,200,000, Village Properties, Bruce Frey 805-515-4135, DRE#02294679
960 W Mountain Drive, 3BD, 3BA, Sun 12-4, $3,295,000, Village Properties, Jackie Walters 805-5700558, DRE#00835438
1367 Via Veneto, 6BD, 7BA, Sun 1-3, $6,300,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Chase Enright 805-708-4057, DRE#01800599
Montecito
380 Sheffield Dr, 2BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $3,295,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Joe Stubbins / Lauren Dulcich 805-729-0778 / 805-3650560, DRE#01002182 / #02073213
713 Alston Rd, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 1-3, $3,500,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Mia Teetsel 805-202-9118, DRE#01256862
315 Calle Elegante, 3BD, 2.5BA, Sun 1-3, $4,995,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Kristen Maggitti 805-8958387, DRE#02195648
1383 School House Rd, 4BD, 3BA, Sun 1-3, $6,100,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Joe Stubbins 805-7290778, DRE#01002182
Carpinteria
4880 Sandyland Rd #48, 1BD, 1BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $779,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Lyndsey Jones 805-6802856, DRE#02125898
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Santa Ynez Valley
740 Alisal Road, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 11-1, $1,195,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Brenda Cloud 805-901-1156, DRE#01772551
644 Chalk Hill Rd, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 1-3, $1,350,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Daulton Wolf 805-757-6797, DRE#02202805
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80 Bobcat Springs Rd, 3BD, 3BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $1,925,000, Village Properties, Lisa Allen 805-705-3460, DRE#01242652
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851 Adobe Creek Rd, 4BD, 2.5BA, Sat 10-12, $2,995,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Cammy Pinoli 805-452-9725, DRE#02074002
Ojai
86 Willey St, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 12-2, $899,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Amanda Stanworth 805-218-8117, DRE#01262333
159 Burnham Rd, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 1-4, $1,549,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Amanda Stanworth 805-218-8117, DRE#01262333
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Big, Beautiful Changes Coming
Ah, November, a time dedicated to gratitude, harvest, and planning ahead. Since the best gift is knowledge, I thought it would be a best practice to outline a few changes next year will bring to us financially. As you know, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“The Big Beautiful Bill”) was signed into law on July 4 of this year. Our previous tax law was set to expire this year, and this act makes several permanent and temporary changes to tax policy for all Americans.
The annual tax exclusion remains at $19,000 per recipient in 2026, and that figure will be indexed for inflation in years to come. This is the amount any one person can give to another without tapping into their lifetime exclusion amount. For example, if I gifted you $25,000, then $6,000 would either be taxable or need to be applied against the new, federal estate and gift tax exclusion of $15 million per individual ($30 million per married couple).
So, what if you are being gifted $100,000 to buy a new home? Well, then $19,000 could be considered a gift, and you would need to either claim the rest as income (and thus pay taxes on it), or you could say the other $81,000 is really against your $15 million limit. Thus, over the rest of your life-
time, you could then inherit $14.919 million over the rest of your life.
The biggest adjustment for housing, in my opinion, is raising the limit of State and Local Taxes (SALT) deduction to $40,000 through 2029. Previously rolled down to $10,000 from the last tax law change implemented in 2018, this new cap increases one percent annually, but then rolls back down to $10,000 in 2030. Property taxes, DMV fees, and even the income taxes the State of California charges you can be applied against this deduction.
The interest one pays on your mortgage is still capped to a $750,000 loan amount, though now mortgage insurance can be included as well. For example, if your loan amount was $1 million, then you could deduct 75 percent of the interest. However, if your loan was $500,000, then you could deduct BOTH the interest and mortgage insurance (if applicable).
While these items above only touch parts of the bill, the main thing I see impacting our community from the housing standpoint is with regards to mortgage insurance
REAL ESTATE SCOOP
and SALT changes. The first adjustment gives more financial incentive for homebuyers in lower price points. Putting 5 percent down on that $800,000 condo just became a whole lot more attractive. This could make it more financially feasible for those looking to break into the market over the next few years. Knowledge is a gift, and I hope this helps gives your insight of how
you can be most successful in your own homeownership journey.
Austin Lampson is a licensed mortgage professional and branch manager of Origin Point Mortgage. She has spent the last quarter-century helping her clients balance math and emotion to achieve their financial goals. Reach Austin at (805) 869-7100, austin@austin lampson.com, or visit austinlampson.com.
SANTA BARBARA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® HONORS LONGTIME MEMBERS AND
The Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS® (SBAOR) and the Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service (SBMLS) hosted their monthly Breakfast at the Beach meeting on Thursday, November 13, recognizing longtime members of the real estate community and presenting a major charitable contribution to a local nonprofit.
Longtime Members Recognized During the event, SBAOR honored members who
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have reached 25 or more years of continuous membership with the Association. Each individual was recognized for decades of service to clients, colleagues, and the Santa Barbara community. Honorees received a commemorative certificate and a 25-year pin in appreciation of their milestone.
25+ Year Members are: Andrea Kahmann, Chuck Turk, Cindy Marcus, Craig Lieberman, David Darga, David Wieger, Debbie Lee, Jon Mahoney, Karen Musser, Terence Ryken, Kathleen Marvin, Kim Byrnes, Kim Dorsey, Michael Humphrey, Paul O’Keeffe, Randy Freed, Sharon Hills, Stephen Downarowicz, and Tania Gil.
The Association also recognized members who achieved Honorary Member for Life status with the California Association of REALTORS®(C.A.R.). This distinction is reserved for REALTORS® who have maintained 25 years of membership with C.A.R. while demonstrating dedication and professionalism throughout their careers.
CAR Honorary Members for Life are: Fred Bradley, Harry Kolb, Linda Barrett, Bernie Bernstein, Teresa McWilliams, Fred Dabby, Bruce Venturelli, Joanne Tacconelli, Melbourne Smith, and Robert Ross.
$41,000 Presented to Hearts Aligned
As part of its annual charitable tradition, SBAOR’s Community Outreach & Events Committee (CORE) presented a check for more than $41,000 to Hearts Aligned, the Association’s 2025 selected nonprofit partner. Hearts Aligned is a Santa Barbara–based organization that supports families facing medical emergencies by providing temporary hous-
ing, transportation assistance, and practical help during extended hospital care.
Funds were raised throughout the year through events put on by the CORE Committee and supported by SBAOR members and community contributors.
SBAOR leadership expressed appreciation for the honorees and for the generosity shown by members in support of Hearts Aligned. The event highlighted the ongoing commitment of local REALTORS® to their clients, their profession, and the community they serve. For more information, visit sbaor.org
by Austin Lampson
Members of the SBAOR C.O.R.E. Committee presented a check to Hearts Aligned for $41,000 as the beneficiary of the Association's 2025 fundraising efforts.
Michael Humphrey, Tania Martinez-Gil, Debbie Lee and Randy Freed with their certificates commemorating 25 or more years of SBAOR membership.
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