Reputation Matters
3BD/4+(2)½BA;
on the successful representation of the buyer at 155 Santa Isabel Lane, Sold for $7,550,000.
KOGEVINAS LUXURY PROPERTIES GROUP
805.331.7577
Nancy@Kogevinas.com www.MontecitoProperties.com DRE 01209514
on the successful representation of the seller at 2041 Dermanak Drive, Sold for $5,175,000.
LAURA DRAMMER
805.448.7500
Laura@LauraDrammer.com www.LauraDrammer.com DRE 01209580
on the successful representation of the buyer at 25 Seaview Drive, Sold for $4,225,000.
BARTRON REAL ESTATE GROUP
805.563.4054
Team@BartronGroup.com www.SantaBarbaraHomes.com DRE 01005021
on the successful representation of the seller at 850 Camino Viejo Road, Sold for $4,100,000.
DANIEL ENCELL
805.565.4896
DanEncell@aol.com www.DanEncell.com DRE 00976141
JORDANO
on the successful representation of the buyer at Jimeno Rd, Sold for $5,998,700.
SHARON JORDANO
805.280.2055
SharonJordano@bhhscal.com
www.EasterTeamRealtors.com DRE 02195847
on the successful representation of the seller at 25 Seaview Drive, Sold for $4,225,000.
DAN JOHNSON
805.895.5150
DanJohnson@bhhscal.com DRE 00609860
on the successful representation of the buyer at 20 Seaview Drive, Sold for $4,205,000.
DAN JOHNSON
805.895.5150
DanJohnson@bhhscal.com DRE 00609860
on the successful representation of the buyer at 2301 Anacapa Street, Sold for $3,350,000.
CALCAGNO & HAMILTON
805.565.4000
Info@HomesInSantaBarbara.com
www.HomesInSantaBarbara.com DRE 01499736 / 01129919
ENCELL
LAURA DRAMMER DAN JOHNSON
Think Pink: Using Pink Paint in Your Next Interior Design Project
Here’s the best news we’ve heard in a while: Pink is back, and in a beautifully soft and muted way. Pink has often been associated with nurseries and feminine spaces alike, but not anymore. Pink is trending in the best way with beautiful undertones and soft edges, elevating basic spaces such as living rooms and kitchens to chic and inviting spaces. It injects warmth and life into most rooms, creating a feeling of comfort and ease. It plays well with natural light and can look like several beautiful shades throughout the day as the sun washes the room with warmth. Choosing the right shade of pink can be tricky, however. So, let’s review some of the tips and tricks to ensure you get the stunning outcome you are searching for.
Choosing the Right Shade of Pink
Pink is so easy to get wrong, and this is why many people shy away from it in spaces that get a lot of use, such as living rooms and primary bedrooms. Let’s say you’re being brave and are ready to give it a shot. You pull out your paint deck, or are standing at the paint store, totally overwhelmed. The biggest mistake I see people make is that they flip to the pink section of the paint deck, or gravitate to the pink chips at the hardware store.
Avoid these sections as best you can, because these colors are often far too pigmented. When you put them on the wall, there’s this immediate “What am I even doing?” feeling, and that’s hard to recover from. Here’s the secret: Head to the white section of your color deck. That’s right if you are looking for something soft and understated, head straight for white. The whites in a color deck are rarely actually white. They all have undertones that read gray, blue, or, in this case, pink. Pick a few with pink or blush undertones,
and grab some samples. Getting these samples up on your walls is also a huge part of this process. Pink interacts wildly with sunlight, and each color will look very different as the day progresses.
Here are some of my all-time favorites:
• Clare Paint: Meet Cute is a little more on the pigmented side, which also makes it a great choice for making a bolder statement in the room.
• Farrow and Ball: Tailor Tack is light and delicate, allowing you to create that whisper of pink feeling when you enter the room.
• On the more traditional pink side, we have Benjamin Moore’s First Light. This color was their 2020 color of the year, and for good reason. It’s fairly versatile and can go with warm or cool depending on where you use it in your home.
• Benjamin Moore’s Bashful is a versatile soft and warm off-white with a beautiful touch of pink.
Another tip: If you ever get a sample on the wall, and love the color, but it’s just a touch too dark or pigmented: take the sample back to the paint store and ask them to cut it with white. You can cut the color 25 percent, 50 percent, or 75 percent and see how those shades of your original color are looking in the space. I love doing this when I feel like I want the color on the walls to be just a little quieter than what’s on the original paint chip.
Final Thoughts
Pink is a powerful tool in the modern designer’s palette, and I love that it’s trending in a variety of amazing hues. When used thoughtfully, it can elevate a room’s mood, add depth, and create visual interest without overpowering the space. Whether you’re going for understated elegance or bold expression, pink paint offers endless possibilities. So, in your next design project, don’t shy away from pink. Embrace its versatility and let it redefine how you experience your favorite room.
Laura Gransberry is an interior designer specializing in home renovations and restoration in the Santa Barbara area. She can be reached at laura@lauragransberry.com, and on Instagram @lauragransberrydesign Visit www.lauragransberry.com to learn more!
LAURA GRANSBERRY
by Laura Gransberry
THE DESIGN DOCTOR
FARROW AND BALL
Tucked into a graceful U-shaped Street in the heart of Santa Barbara’s Lower Riviera, this 1946-built residence is a rare offering from legendary builder Alex D’Alfonso. One of just 34 homes designed and developed between 1946 and 1948 in this sough after neighborhood, this enclave radiates timeless charm, and an authentic neighborhood feel that’s increasingly hard to find. Situated on a prominent corner lot, the 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a thoughtfully designed layout with classic architectural character throughout. The generous yard and patio invite peaceful outdoor living, a place where you can slow down, relax, and truly feel at home.
A rare bonus is the detached casita, currently in need of TLC, with exciting potential to become an inspiring art studio, guest suite, or fully functional ADU.
This is an opportunity for buyers who recognize the irreplaceable value of character, timeless design and the chance to restore something special in a truly exceptional neighborhood. This is not just a house, it’s a legacy waiting for its next chapter.
DETACHED CASITA
Set well above Eucalyptus Hill Road, this beautiful mid- century modern home is ideally positioned to take full advantage of the outstanding views of the ocean and harbor. Originally built in 1957, and held in the same family ever since, this wonderful three- bedroom, two-and onehalf bath home has never before been on the market. Lovingly maintained and recently refreshed, this Eastside gem maintains many original details and much of the original character. Glistening Oak flooring adorns most of the interior. The terraced yard features both an ocean view entertaining area in front and a private patio in the rear. Multiple fruit trees and timeless stone walls grace the grounds. The large downstairs den would make an outstanding home office, media room, 4th bedroom, or playroom. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this little slice of Santa Barbara heaven your own.
THE BEATING HEART OF SANTA BARBARA
California Countryside Retreat at Jonata Springs Ranch
Just Listed | 80 Bobcat Springs Road, Buellton CA | Offered at $2,499,000 3 Beds + Flex Room | 3 Baths | 5.785 ± Acres | 10+ Miles of Private Riding Trails
in the exclusive gated community of Jonata Springs Ranch, this fully custom-built ranch-style retreat features 3 bedrooms + office / flex room, 3 bathrooms, and sweeping views of the Santa Ynez Mountains. Meticulously maintained by its original builders, the home sits on approximately 6 acres and offers an open floor plan with cathedral ceilings, expansive windows, and cozy fireplaces, perfect for relaxed evenings or effortless entertaining. The luxurious primary suite includes soaring ceilings, a walk-in closet, a spa-inspired en-suite bath, and direct access to the patio. Designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, the residence opens to an expansive flagstone patio complete with a built-in BBQ, outdoor kitchen, fireplace, and jacuzzi nestled beneath mature oaks, creating an ideal setting for al fresco dining and relaxation. Additional features include a brandnew 900+/- sq ft steel building, updated landscaping with drip irrigation, central air conditioning, and updated appliances. Equestrian enthusiasts will appreciate 10+ miles of manicured community riding trails, offering an unparalleled California countryside lifestyle.
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OPEN HOUSES
Goleta
6594 Pipeline Place, 3BD, 2.5BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $1,350,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Hristo Hristov / Ava Ji 805-284-8471 / 805-886-2831, DRE#01978598
6715 Calle Koral, 3BD, 3BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $1,350,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Reyne Stapelmann 805705-4353, DRE#01347808
5487 Tree Farm Lane, 2BD, 3BA, Sun 12-2, $1,685,000, Village Properties, David Magid 805-4510402, DRE#01964710
622 Colfax Court, 4BD, 3BA, Sat 1-3, $2,045,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Madhu Khemani 805-252-0625, DRE#01387945
San Roque
3708 Greggory Way #1, 3BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun By Appt, $1,375,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Randy Freed & Kellie Clénet 805-895-1799, DRE#00624274 / #01434616
3773 Greggory Way Unit 2, 3BD, 3BA, Sat 2-4 & Sun 1-3, $1,395,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Beverly Herrera / Jermaine Brown 805-755-8405 / 805-452-6089, DRE#00950129
The Mesa
124 Palisades Drive, 4BD, 2BA, Sun 2-4, $2,750,000, Richardson Real Estate Services, Kyle Richardson 805-680-3131, DRE#01902531 643 Ricardo Ave, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 2-4, $4,195,000, Richardson Real Estate Services, Mike Richardson 805-451-0599, DRE#00635254 1547 Shorline Drive, 5BD, 5BA & 1PBA, Sun 1-4, $15,250,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Chris Palme 805-448-3066, DRE#00989478
Hope Ranch
4099 Creciente Drive, 6BD, 3BA & 2PBA, Sun 2-4, $11,200,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Scott McCosker 805-451-1721, DRE#00494253
Mission Canyon
2760 Williams Way, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 2-4, $2,095,000, Village Properties, Alyson Spann 805-637-2884, DRE#00907671
The Riviera
1825 Stanwood Drive, 3BD, 3BA & 1PBA, Sun 1-4, $2,200,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Joy Bean 805895-1422, DRE#00925828
Santa Barbara
Saturday 7/5 & Sunday 7/6
2727 Miradero Drive Unit 209, 2BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 11-2, $849,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Michael Schlink 309-657-2469, DRE#01005021
3639 San Remo Drive, Unit 15 2BD, 2BA, Sun 12-4, $950,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Stefan Stojanovski 804-570-0640, DRE#02112629
325 Ladera Street #5, 2BD, 2BA, Sun 1-3, $1,050,000, Village Properties, Emily McPherson 805766-6014, DRE#02133962
23 La Cumbre Circle, 2BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 2-4, $1,175,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Mark Hudson 805-698-3098, DRE#02092155
917 W Victoria Street, 2BD, 1BA, Sat 1-4, $1,449,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Cole Robbins 805-4037735, DRE#01910827
1536 Eucalyptus Hill Rd, 3BD, 3BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $1,500,000, Village Properties, James Krautmann 805451-4527, DRE#01468842
4634 Puente Plaza, 4BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $1,595,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Andrea O’Loughlin 415716-5436, DRE#02119798
339 Sherwood Drive, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 2-4, $1,795,000, Sotheby’s
International Realty, Taryn Martin 805-636-6442, DRE#01995581
220 Santa Barbara St Unit D, 2BD, 3BA, Sun 12-3, $1,850,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Rachael Douglas 805318-0900, DRE#02024147
5515 Longfellow Drive, 4BD, 3BA, Sun 1-3, $1,850,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Chris Pedersen 805-6803269, DRE#02168925
4982 San Marcos Court, 4BD, 3BA, Sun 1-4, $1,995,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Steve Breihan 314-7531899, DRE#01871645
1109 Bath Street, 4BD, 3BA, Sun 2-4, $2,195,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Chris Harrington 805-689-7418, DRE#01019556
1726 Grand Avenue, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 2-4, $2,195,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, John Comin 805-689-3078, DRE#00851281
2335 State St, 3BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $2,325,000, Village Properties, Marilyn Moore 805-689-0507, DRE#01255085
320 Santa Monica Way, 3BD, 1.5BA, Sun 1-3, $2,350,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Alanna Watson & Kristen Maggitti 805-570-4020 / 805-8958387, DRE#02241240 / #02195648
4529 1/2 Hollister Avenue, 4BD, 3BA, Sat 1-3, $2,399,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Chase Enright 805-7084057, DRE#01800599
5134 Cathedral Oaks Road, 4BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 2-4, $2,495,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Cindy Marcus / Lisa Lee 805-451-7070 / 805-4517722, DRE#01062109
4436 Meadowlark Lane, 3BD, 2.5BA, Sun 1-3, $2,975,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Katya Sheets 805-7082323, DRE#02061444
1235 Mission Ridge Road, 4BD, 4BA, Sun 1-3, $2,979,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Valerie Menke 805-2156733, DRE#01005021
2106 Mount Calvary, 4BD, 4BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $3,500,000, Village Properties, Charlotte Cross / Spencer Cole 805-570-1660 / 805-689-6673, DRE#02160376 / #02115510
3855 Calle Cita, 4BD, 3BA, Sun 2-4, $3,798,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Caleb Overton 805-453-7080, DRE#02117608
4865 Vieja Drive, 5BD, 5BA, Sun 1-4, $3,979,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Gabriela P Huson 805-280-1805, DRE#01005021
2615 Foothill Lane, 4BD, 5BA, Sun 1-4, $4,495,000, Village Properties, David M. Kim 805-296-0662, DRE#01813897
770 Mission Canyon Road, 5BD, 4BA, Sun 1-4, $5,875,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Cole Robbins 805-4037735, DRE#01209580
1103 Harbor Hills Drive, 4BD, 3.5BA, Sun 1-3, $7,450,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Easter Team Realtors 805-453-7071, DRE#00917775
272 El Cielito Rd, 3BD, 6BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $7,750,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Michael Pinero 310-2134481, DRE#01800009
Upper East
305 E Islay, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 1-4, $3,078,000, Village Properties, Shawn Poindexter 805-826-1762, DRE#02222632
435 E Pedregosa St, 5BD, 4BA, Sat 1-4, $3,795,000, Village Properties, Emily McPherson 805-766-6014, DRE#02133962
Montecito
1067 E Mountain Drive, 3BD, 1BA, Sun 1-3, $3,149,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Easter Team Realtors 805-455-6294, DRE#00917775
925 Chelham Way, 3BD, 2BA & 1PBA, Sun 1-3, $3,295,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Brisaly Balderas 805-335-4726, DRE#02128318
1647 Posilipo Lane, Unit B, 3BD, 2.5BA, Sun 1-3, $3,995,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Jazmin Pizzarelli 805980-8648, DRE#01426886
939 Arcady Road, 5BD, 5BA, Sat 12-3, $5,150,000, Epstein Partners/ Keller Williams, Stan Aslanian 805689-2265, DRE#01866069
931 Knapp Drive, 4BD, 3BA, Sun 1-4, $5,795,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Dan Crawford 805-886-5764, DRE#01923245
1395 Virginia Road, 5BD, 5BA, Sat 12-2, $6,750,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Sharon Jordano 805280-2055, DRE#02195847
603 Juan Crespi Lane, 3BD, 4BA, Sat 1-3, $7,495,000, Village Properties, Liz Benson 805-4021945, DRE#02252004
1285 E Mountain Drive, 4BD, 6BA, Sat 1-3:30, $7,995,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, JJ Gobbell 805-4035785, DRE#02063124
690 San Ysidro Road, 4BD, 7BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $11,200,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Andrea Cambern 805722-2352, DRE#01426886
Summerland
2365 Whitney Avenue, 3BD, 3BA, Sat 1-3 & Sun 1-4, $2,450,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Alanna Watson / Rachel Brown 805-570-4020 / 805-570-7160, DRE#02241240 / #01950975
Carpinteria
3950 Via Real #239, 2BD, 2BA, Sun 1-5, $995,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Marie Larkin 805-680-2525, DRE#00523795
3375 Foothill #921, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 1-4, $1,895,000, Village Properties, Michael Dickman 805-689-3355, DRE#02093312
3375 Foothill Road, Unit 911, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 1-3, $1,950,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Lindsey Haeberle 805951-9139, DRE#02199986
5533 Callejon Avenue, 4BD, 3BA, Sun 1-4, $3,125,000, Village Properties, David Charles Allen 805617-9311, DRE#02070430
120 Polo Way, 4BD, 5BA, Sat & Sun 11-4, $5,425,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Calcagno & Hamilton Group 805565-4000, DRE#01499736
SHARON JORDANO
REALTOR® | DRE# 02195847
(805) 280-2055
sharonjordano@bhhscal.com
sharonjordanoproperties.com
$5,998,700 Represented the Buyer
OPEN HOUSES
Santa Ynez Valley
320 Riverview Dr, 4BD, 3BA, Sat 11-1, $1,185,000, Village Properties, Czeriesa Poonia 347-453-5337, DRE#02078067
321 Sycamore Dr, 3BD, 4BA, Sat 11-1, $1,245,000, Village Properties, Elizabeth Breen 805-350-1182, DRE#02254500
331 Cedar Ln, 5BD, 3BA, Sat 11-1, $1,295,000, Village Properties, Johnny Deim 805-679-0692, DRE#02247763
740 Alisal Road, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 12-3, $1,295,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Brenda Cloud 805-901-1156, DRE#01772551
836 Coiner Court, 4BD, 2.5BA, Sun 12-2, $1,325,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Daulton Wolf 805-7576797, DRE#02202805
3541 Olive Street, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 11-1:30, $1,520,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Susan Beckmann 805-245-8141, DRE#01185206
Saturday 7/5 & Sunday 7/6
1231 Pistache Ave, 4BD, 4BA, Sat & Sun 11-1, $1,750,000, Village Properties, Michelle Glaus / Elizabeth Breen 805-452-0446 / 805-3501182, DRE#01921235 / #02254500
3072 Fancy Hill Court, 4BD, 3BA, Sun 12-3, $2,125,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Carole Colone 805-7082580, DRE#01223216
2475 Grand Avenue, 4BD, 3BA, Sat 12-3, $2,250,000, Berkshire
Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Daulton Wolf 805-7576797, DRE#01209580
Ojai
301 Park Road, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 1-4 & Sun 12-3, $1,275,000, Berkshire
Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Karen Musser 805-8953958, DRE#01266118
1920 Tiara Drive, 4BD, 3BA, Sat & Sun 12-3, $1,695,000, Berkshire
Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Alex Boswell-Ebersol 805-840-9773, DRE#02047608
Ventura
2942 Apache Ave, 2BD, 1BA, Sat 1-4, $750,000, Village Properties, Jena Harris 805-331-3683, DRE#01930435
Legacy Lot with Endless Views & Opportunity
An incredible opportunity in a quiet and special setting with breathtaking views. Set on 1.94 acres, this 3,934± square foot home captures sweeping ocean, mountain, and city vistas from multiple vantage points. The property o ers a rare blend of privacy, scale, and natural beauty. The existing 1974 home is ready for renovation or a full rebuild, whether starting fresh or working within the current footprint. With ample space on the lower portion of the lot, there is potential for an ADU, a pool, or other enhancements to complement the setting. A peaceful retreat in one of the area’s most naturally beautiful locations.
• 3 bed, 3 bath; ± 3,934 sq. ft.
• Private 1.94 acre lot in a peaceful, natural setting
• Breathtaking panoramic views of the mountains, city, and ocean
• Room to expand, grow, and update a well placed home
• Lower portion o ers potential for ADU or other possibilities
• Legacy property in rarely available Campanil Hill neighborhood
• Private, yet, conveniently located near beaches, Mesa shopping centers and downtown SB
Beautifully Updated San Roque Condo
2727 Miradero Drive #209 – Offered at $849,000
Welcome to this inviting 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo located in Santa Barbara’s desirable San Roque neighborhood. This cozy, ideally located home features a remodeled & expanded kitchen including all new appliances (2023), along with other thoughtful updates. The original hardwood floors have been beautifully refinished, & new wood flooring was added in the primary bedroom. The second bathroom is also currently being updated, adding even more value to this charming space.
Step outside to your private balcony, where you’ll enjoy views of the lush garden below, the Jacaranda-lined drive & the Santa Ynez Mountains, notably some of the best views in the area. The community features secure, underground parking and is close to public transportation, Uptown, Downtown and the De La Vina corridor.
• 2 bed, 2 bath; 1,063 sq. ft.
• Beautifully updated
• Light and bright second floor unit
• Balcony with lovely mountain views
• O -street parking
• Community lobby, patio & laundry
• Peabody Elementary School
• Fantastic San Roque location, near Upper State, Downtown Santa Barbara, and SB Mission
Carrari Ranch Los Alamos
Rancho Alamo presents an extraordinary opportunity to own one of Santa Barbara County’s most iconic legacy estates— spanning approximately 3,500 acres of pristine ranchland, rolling hills, and agricultural promise. This remarkable offering invites discerning buyers to acquire the entire property or select from individually available parcels, each with its own distinct character and potential.
Commanding a premier location at the corner of Highway 135 and Bell Street, a picturesque 160-acre parcel is offered at $3,900,000. The northernmost 1,354 acres—ideal for grazing and cultivation—are available at $12 million. For those seeking a landmark acquisition, the entire estate—encompassing six square miles of unspoiled landscape—is offered at $29,800,000.
With 500 highly farmable acres, multiple vintage barns and structures, historic wells, and miles of private ranch roads, Rancho Alamo blends timeless California heritage with boundless opportunity. Whether envisioned as a working estate, luxury retreat, or generational investment, this property offers a rare and refined canvas for creating your own legacy in one of the most coveted regions along the Central Coast.
Contractor’s Dream in Coveted Mesa Enclave
622 SUNRISE VISTA WAY | SANTA BARBARA
Contractor’s Dream: Rare ocean & mountain view property in coveted Mesa enclave with loads of upside potential. Leave the world behind as you come up the beautiful winding drive with jawdropping ocean views. One of just nine homes in a secluded community with shared pickleball and tennis courts, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers 2,549-sf of living space. It features a bright and spacious living room with floor-to-ceiling windows framing the beautiful knoll-top setting and ocean view. Sliding glass doors access a deck that spans the length of the living room, kitchen and breakfast room, providing an ideal space for entertaining and enjoying a spectacular 180-degree panorama from the Pacific to the picturesque Santa Ynez Mountains. The kitchen offers plenty of counter and cabinet space, and the breakfast room includes a second set of sliding glass doors for direct deck access. A cozy island-view den with fireplace is located adjacent to the breakfast area, and a powder room completes the upper level floor plan. Downstairs you’ll find all 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Two bedrooms feature ensuite baths and one includes a separate sitting room with wet bar. Four sets of sliding glass doors open to the backyard, a spacious canvas for your landscaping vision. A generous two-car garage provides plenty of room for parking, laundry and workbench. HOA fees are just $950 per quarter. This property is unoccupied with carpets and window treatments removed - the perfect opportunity to create your own masterpiece in an unrivaled Mesa setting, La Vista Estates.
4 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHROOMS | 2,549 SQ FT OFFERED AT $2,200,000 329
Enjoy complete ~1 acre Montecito center of this 2,300+ sq. ft. originally built features modern retains its rustic
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FULLY RENOVATED SINGLE-LEVEL LUXURY HOME
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privacy on this fabulous Montecito estate. Resting at the property is a charming Craftsman style home circa 1912. Today, it modern amenities, and still charm. Located in MUS.
Perched atop a flat knoll in the highly sought-after Mesa neighborhood of Santa Barbara, this fully renovated single-level luxury home boasts spectacular 270-degree views of the Pacific Ocean, Channel Islands, coastline, and Santa Ynez Mountains. This turnkey coastal retreat has been completely reimagined with a brand-new designer kitchen, custom bathrooms, wide-plank flooring, doors, modern lighting, heating, air conditioning, energy-efficient windows, and much more. Enjoy resort-style living with a sparkling, fully remodeled pool with new surfacing, new equipment, and a sleek electric cover. The expansive
Offered at $7,995,000 1553 Shoreline Drive Offered at $3,495,000
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!
outdoor areas are enhanced with lush landscaping, fresh lawn, and spacious patios—perfect for seamless indooroutdoor entertaining. Sustainable and future-ready, the home features a cutting-edge Tesla solar roof paired with a Powerwall battery backup system, dramatically reducing energy costs. With breathtaking panoramic views from nearly every room, this is southern California living at its finest. Located just minutes from beautiful beaches, local parks, and the Mesa’s popular grocery stores and dining spots, this pristine Santa Barbara property is the perfect blend of comfort, style, and location.
1/2 acre ocean front lot! This is a once in a life time opportunity to purchase a vacant piece of ocean front property located in one of Santa Barbara’s most desirable neighborhoods. Build your dream home to the exact specifications that you desire. Panoramic ocean views! The Richardson Team
Mike and Kyle Richardson Team@mrrealtors.com 805.963.1704
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Immigrant Legal Defense Center Asks Community for Support
On June 26, the Immigrant Legal Defense Center (ILDC) hosted its annual Toast to Justice fundraiser, where a sold-out crowd of 120 supporters, including many community leaders, received an update on the vitally important legal and mental health services it provides to the hardworking, undocumented members of our community. The clear takeaway was that legal representation is key to the fate of these established community members and with a terribly long waitlist, ILDC needs funds to hire additional attorneys.
After a reception at Pali Wine Co., guests were welcomed by Board Chair Victoria Greene, who explained that the ILDC is currently serving about 500 people, but that there are 2,600 residents in the tri-county area in removal proceedings who do not have legal counsel. ILDC is the only nonprofit in the area, Greene added, that provides these services.
Fund for Santa Barbara Executive Director Eder Gaona-Macedo moderated an illuminating panel discussion with an ILDC staff attorney, therapist, case worker, and former client. He described the plight of undocumented immigrants in our community, pointing to masked ICE agents conducting raids, leaving undocumented immigrants afraid to shop for food and other necessities or to call the police when needed.
To illustrate the importance of having counsel, Senior Staff Attorney Maria Salguero shared a recent experience accompanying a client to an ICE check-in. After the officer quickly signed off on her client and they left, everyone else in the office followed them and asked her to represent them too.
ICE officers have discretion, Salguero explained to guests, and having an attorney is key. Many immigrants are being detained during routine ICE checkins, and ILDC’s staff of five attorneys can handle only so many cases.
Beyond the sheer volume of cases, challenges
abound, as was evident with the case of another client, a young female unaccompanied minor, who was subject to removal for failure to show up at a hearing. The ILDC was able to successfully reopen her case and obtain an order for her release, but she still remains in a detention center. In asking an ICE officer for an explanation, Salguero was told simply that ICE has a policy of not releasing people. This is the insanely difficult reality staff confronts and as Salguero mused, necessitates a different level of legal strategy.
She explained that, contrary to the administration’s line, ICE is routinely targeting and deporting people with no criminal record, like the client in detention whose only ground for removal was not showing up for an ICE check-in. Those who are getting detained, Salguero added, include many people who have been in our community longer than they have been anywhere else. Armed government agents are refusing to identify themselves and are kidnapping people in our community.
Former client Nabeel Younis expressed his gratitude for the services ILDC provided him when he arrived from Pakistan in 2022. He recounted that his hearing lasted all of 10 minutes, with the judge commenting that the strength and thoroughness of the case Salguero presented left him no reason to deny his case. The ICE attorney agreed.
Clinical Therapist Maria Ornelas Ruvalcaba lamented that last year she was making good progress with clients, and “then January came and everything changed.” She explained that clients are really strong, having been through so much to get to this country. However, she continued, those strengths only go so far and the risks clients now confront are really challenging.
She lamented that many of these families left their home country because they were not safe there, and now they are no longer safe here. Fear and anxiety have
increased drastically, and even more troubling, so has suicidal ideation.
Ornelas described a 16-year-old female client who faced racism by her teachers and now, working in the fields this summer, has to deal with the fear of deportation. The previous night, Ornelas went into safety planning mode because of the girl’s strong suicidal ideation. ILDC may be a team of 12 making a big impact, she concluded, but it’s not big enough, with a super-long wait list for both legal representation and counseling.
Case manager Bianca Morales described the useful collaboration between ILDC’s legal and mental health teams. Through therapy and case management, clients open up and share their story, imparting information that can be valuable in building their legal cases. Thus, by offering holistic services, ILDC improves clients’ mental well-being and their legal cases.
Asked how community members can help, panelists emphasized donations to enable the hiring of more attorneys. Salguero bid people to get a megaphone, take to the streets, and remind people of their rights that they do not have to open the doors to their homes or their cars and do not have to answer questions.
The ILDC’s waitlist for legal representation is so long 120 people that it is currently closed. The nonprofit restricts mental health services to clients it is representing and has a waitlist of 65. The County of S.B. recently unanimously approved a grant to ILDC to fund two therapists for one year.
The majority of ILDC’s $1.7 million budget comes from the State. Raising funds from the community is needed not only to directly fund additional staff, but also to demonstrate strong local support, which is a requirement for increased state funding.
SOCIETY MATTERS Text and photos by Gail Arnold
ILDC staff: Case Manager Bianca Morales, Senior Attorney Susana Cruz, Paralegal/DOJ Accredited Representative Ayleen Sanchez, Mental Health Therapist Maria Ornelas Ruvalcaba, Staff Attorney Gissell Ayala, Senior Attorney Maria Salguero, Executive Director Julissa Peña, Social Work Intern Alysse Mastromarino, Office Manager Brenda Pantoja (crouching), Staff Attorney Jordan Rabani-Jenkins, Paralegal Daira Gonzalez, and Senior Staff Attorney Crystal Canela.
Boardmembers: Secretary Tania Reyes, Vice Chair René García Hernandez, Chair Victoria Greene, Katie Kinsella, Ocil Herrejón, and Molly Kellogg
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