5/31/13 Inventory Update

I had 10,000 uninvited guests at my house today. Yep. That’s right. Its ant season again. My friends over at Anacapa Termite and Pest Control burned rubber driving to my house and took care of the problem before the little buggers starting carting off entire loaves of bread on their backs. Worth every penny not to have to worry about what my kitchen will look like if I leave a crumb on the countertop overnight. Thank you Joel at Anacapa. You saved the day and my sanity!

Here we are at the weekend again folks. It's going to be a beaut! Go out and enjoy it! I'll be around if you need me and back here again on Monday with all the news. Slow day …. just one thing to report. 

Sold

3579 Tivola, Santa Ynez (2/2 on .23 of an acre) Listed at $389,500 and sold in overbid for 430K. As the public narrative states, there are some permit issues here. Only two bedrooms but a lot of square footage for the price point at over 1700. Fairly recent remodel in 2005 and excellent location near the big ranch open space on Meadowvale make this a decent buy.    

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5/30 Inventory Update

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P.S. Whenever possible, always use a licensed and insured worker. It may cost a little extra but it sure beats getting stuck with someone's medical bills when they get hurt on your property and are uninsured.  

New Listing

3065 Village Lane, Solvang (3/3 condo) 395K Interesting. Same development as a similar size unit (1700 square feet) that just closed a few days ago at 315K (also a normal sale). Click here for that info. This new unit is a bit more updated with granite and saltillo floors in the living space. Small patio for your furry friends. HOA here is $320 per month. Normal sale.  

In Escrow

722 Hillside, Solvang (3/3 condo) 450K In the prestigious Mission Oaks development. Pool, tennis, two security gates. HOA payment here is $640 per month. Normal sale.  

Sold

1646 N. Refugio, Santa Ynez (main house, guest house on 10 acres) Listed at $1,695,000 and sold final for $1,550,00. On the market 762 days, it took a while to find someone who understood this property and for values to come up to meet the price. A special old SYV vintage property from 1940 that wears its age well. Quaint but with good maintenance over time. Exceptionally good water situation with own well and city water. Normal sale.   

Sold

435 Calor, Buellton (3/2 on .18 of an acre) Listed at 365K and sold final for 365K. I know for sure this one went in multiple offer so I am surprised to see it sell for just asking price. Move in condition with many nicely done upgrades. Big yard too. Subscribers to the Daily Insider will get a little more intel on this one.  

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Author Santa Ynez Valley Real Estate Update

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5/29 Inventory Update

New Listing

1645 Linda Vista, Santa Ynez (4/3 on 5 acres) 959K This home does indeed appear to be made out of actual adobe but is in reality slump stone. I have showed this home multiple times when on the market in the past. Now we see it back again just as this type of property is at the height of recent desirability trends. Good timing. As the narrative says, this is the lowest priced home in this ordinarily very high roller neighborhood. Surrounded by properties with similar or larger acreage, it has the elbow room many are seeking without the mammoth acreage and work of larger parcels. Desirable Baseline/Roblar corridor. Normal sale.  

Back on the Market

3667 Tivola, Santa Ynez (3/2 on .23 of an acre) 425K As my son would say, oh snap! Back on the market looking for buyer #2. There is a lot of good about this property but the best thing is location. Parcels are generous here and it is near where Tivola opens into Meadowvale and the big open San Lucas property beyond. I'm calling this "in town ranchy".  

In Escrow

3529 Tivola, Santa Ynez (3/2 on  .24 of an acre)499K Sold to some of my own clients. With the planned ingenious magic going on out front in redesign of the entry, this property is going to absolutely flourish in renewed curb appeal. In its price point, one of the better buys on the  market today. Solid with a very good floor plan, before its time design with open design and cathedral ceilings. An adorable yard, mature landscaping and a lot of attention to detail that may escape the eye. With multiple offer being normal in this price point, battles are hard won and fight we did! I can't say how pleased I was to make the call today to my clients saying, "you won"! A very good purchase going to buyers who will make the valley an even better place to live. Exciting times for this deserving property. Normal sale.  

In Escrow 

 592 Foxen, Los Alamos (4/2 on .19 of an acre) $449,900 Brand spanking new house. No surprise it went in a nano second. Well, not exactly a nano second …. 8 days. There was some tile work that had to be completed before showings commenced. Still, pretty darn fast. Location is excellent, back by the foothills. Like I said yesterday, Los Alamos is the little engine that could. Normal sale.  

Sold

2860 Woodstock, Santa Ynez (4/3 on 7 acres) Listed at $949,900 and sold final for 950K to some of my own clients. We are talking 3000 square feet here with tremendous views. Yes, it needs a total makeover but that’s what makes this property fun. Pool house which is very large and has its own garage. And of course a pool. Generous amount of flat up top giving way to outrageous views from the living space and master. Some gentle slope, some steep and flat again as the property abuts the road below. Tons of gorgeous mature oaks. A big wide driveway which is a plus here in the canyon ranch properties. Access to trails, the whole enchilada. A project now but destined for greatness. One of the best things about this property is close proximity to the beginning of the canyon. Forget the milk? No biggee. Easy short trip into town. Thanks to my clients who allowed me to lead them astray and thankfully saw the promise in this super value buy property. People get the property they are supposed to get. This was a bank owned listing and rare for the property type. 

Sold

372 Oak Tree, Buellton (4/2 on .22 of an acre) Listed at 415K and sold final for 395K. This is a listing in my own inventory. Sellers are happy campers. That’s the thing about living in this area for a long time. You can go back a long ways with folks. Same is true here.  I'm talking way way back to when we were youngsters cruising State Street in Santa Barbara. For those of you out there old enough to remember and here long enough to have done it, you know that was a long time ago! Normal sale.  

Sold

2049 Village, Solvang (3/3 condo) Listed at 315K and sold final for same. Exceeding the square footage of many single family homes priced much higher - these are big condos with attached garages. Low HOA at $320 per month including a pool. Great location close to everything. Normal sale.  

Sold

380 Meadowlark, Santa Ynez (5/3 on 5 acres)  Listed at $1,350,000 and sold for an unbelievable price of $1,150,000. This is a good sized house  at almost 3000 square feet. Very good views from the front and surprisingly private. I'm guessing 80% of the land is usable with fenced and cross fenced pastures. Pool. For the money, a stellar purchase in a very desirable Meadowlark Ranches location. Normal sale.  

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Author Santa Ynez Valley Real Estate Update

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Los Olivos CA 93441

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5/28 Inventory Update

Just that one extra day off makes it seem like forever doesn't it? So nice to have a day off though. Yep. I actually took yesterday off. Because the people at the top in my profession work 24/7 (no matter what anyone says, that’s the truth), it is extra special when I get a day just to do nothing. I actually used my day off to clean out my horse trailer but heck, it was still fun and I got to check something off my to do list. All good!  

 

In Escrow

3667 Tivola, Santa Ynez (3/2 on .23 of an acre) 425K Old timer from 1890 with a makeover some time back in recent history. Large lot with garage in the back entered via alley access. Fun, quirky and different. While a normal sale this time around, this is an investor flip.  

In Escrow

325 Camino San Carlos, Buellton (3/3 on 2 acres) 550K This is a fixer property in my own inventory and is a short sale. Brought the price down and magically an offer appeared same day. Funny how that works!  

Sold

 

631 Foxen Lane, Los Alamos (4/3 on .45 of an acre) Listed at 549K and sold final for 520K. On the market 15 days before getting an offer which is long in this price range. But, this is Los Alamos so actually, this price is at the extreme high end for in town properties not on acreage. In fact, this is the highest selling home in the last 6 months in this emerging little town. I've been saying it a long time but its finally coming true. Los Alamos is going to be something special one day. It is poised for rebirth and attracting buyers in this price point is just further proof.  

Sold

 

3230 Glengary, Santa Ynez (3/3 on 1 acre) Listed at 795K and sold final for 700K. On the market a long time for the price point and location at 109 days. Skyline Park is at or near the top of most desired and requested areas. Centrally located and very pretty with well done homes on mostly an acre or more lots. Very economical water is the cherry on top.  Length of time on market was not a reflection of quality as this home was fully and tastefully remodeled recently from top to bottom. More likely a reflection of multi level desirability in our area of mostly mature buyers. A pretty home selling at a very good price. Normal sale.  

Sold

 

1520 Oak, Solvang (2/1 on .14 of an acre) Listed at 363K and sold final for 350K. A house at condo pricing! Very small at less than 800 square feet but really cute. Just a couple of blocks to the center of town. Normal sale.  

Highlights From My Travels Today

 

 

1141 Fredensborg Canyon, Solvang (1/1 on 5 acres) 995K This is really more of a land deal and less about the house. Existing dwelling would make a good project property for guest house, a cozy main home or perhaps add square footage. Land all out in front so a nice buffer from Fred Cyn (which is not busy at all - a fairly quiet country road). House is a fixer but is actually laid out nicely to maximize a spacious feel. Ballard School District is a plus. Normal sale. 

 

 

505 Meadow View, Buellton (4/2 on .23 of an acre) 555K Check out this kitchen. We are talking Viking, granite, custom cabinets, beautiful tile floors, double ovens - the works! This is a cooks kitchen. How often do you see a kitchen like this under 600K? Very rarely. House in very good condition with pretty floors and a good floor plan. Corner location right across from the park with mountain views. Huge fenced yard ready for ball kicking, gardening or your furry friends. This one is on my favorites list for the under 600K category.  See it. Normal sale.

 

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Author Santa Ynez Valley Real Estate Update

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5/24 Inventory Update

Our grateful nation reserves this special  time of year to honor those in the military who have lost their lives protecting us.  If only we could do more. Have a wonderful 3 day Memorial Day weekend everyone and remember why we have that extra day off. I'll be back here on Tuesday with all the news. Tag me if you need anything. I'll be here.  And here is your week ending rate sheet from Guy Rivera at Guarantee Mortgage in Solvang and Santa Barbara. Click here.
 

New Listing

181 Victory, Buellton (3/2 plus bonus room on .12 of an acre) 415K This is a new listing in my own inventory. See the photo tour at www.181victory.com. Super cute home. I sold it a couple of years back and when I saw it again this time around, I was so pleased. Such a nice makeover, very pretty and well kept from top to bottom. Truly move in condition. The extra bonus room adds much needed square footage and totally works with this floor plan. Quiet cul de sac just around the corner from the park where there is a play ground, grass lawns, tennis and a club house. If you are looking for something in the affordable ranges and are sick of the tired old inventory we often see in this price range, I encourage you to come and take a look. This is a very fresh and current property that will fit a multitude of buyers needs - move up, move down, second home, just starting out, starting over. You name it! And it’s a normal sale - no messy banks. Call me direct for a private showing. And as above, see the photo tour!  

New Listing

1561 Aalborg, Solvang (4/3 on .65 of an acre) 739K I remember this one from a few years back (on the market in 2011 for 839K without selling). Almost 3000 feet in a very nice quiet off the beaten path location. The pics will show you the really long skinny hallway. Looks weird on pics but in person, it is very unique and provides some privacy for that particular wing. One of a kind, that’s for sure. Normal sale.  

Price Reduction

325 Camino San Carlos, Buellton (3/3 on 2 acres) Was 595K with a new lower price of 550K. This is a listing in my own inventory looking for a buyer with some vision and in need of a project.  See the photo tour at www.325caminosancarlos.com. This is the prime size lot, not too big and not too small. Surprisingly good views front and back, abuts a very large ranch on the back side for the ultimate in privacy. This is a short sale.  

In Escrow

3175 Horizon, Santa Ynez (3/3 on .90 of an acre) 659K Boing! Fell out of escrow recently and now went right back in. Not much in this price range so no surprise there. Nice house with upgrades that have been done, done well. Love the cool adobe looking barn in the back. Nice views. Normal sale.  

Sold

1029 Highland, Santa Ynez (3/2 on almost an acre) Link is from Realtor.com as the property was only listed in Santa Barbara and not here in the valley. Listed at 525K and sold final for 518K to some of my very own clients.  This was a very exciting and dramatic purchase. Start with the worst house in the best neighborhood. Isn't that what everyone wants? Now, put into play the ancient oaks, the coveted position in the sought after Skyline Park ranchette development, insanely cheap water and surrounding million dollar plus homes. What do you get? A property in contentious multiple offer, that’s what. It took ingenuity, staying power, a  never say die attitude and willingness to compromise. In the end, the right people got this property. Or maybe the property got the people it needed. And what a makeover it is going to be. I simply cannot wait to see the masterpiece that evolves from this current blank slate. The downside? Well, I'm going to miss these clients. You go through something that requires a lot of collaboration and you sorta get used to having each other around. All I can say is, I better be invited to the unveiling. That is going to be one heck of a party. To my clients who are wise and wonderful - congratulations on snagging the property so many others wanted. It will no doubt be the launching pad for even greater accomplishments down the road and lots of happy times and memories. This was a normal sale.  

Sold

960 Rancho Alisal, Solvang (2/2 on 2 acres) Listed at 489K and sold final for 465K. As the narrative says, this is on leased land with an annual payment to the Alisal of $32,400. Only one pic on the current listing but you can refer back to a prior link by clicking here to see a few more interior pics.   

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President SYV Association of Realtors 2013

Author Santa Ynez Valley Real Estate Update

DRE #01357602

Prudential CA Realty

P.O. Box 778

Los Olivos CA 93441

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805.448.2727 direct

5/23 Inventory Update

Here is the guest house rental info that I mentioned yesterday. Click here to see a photo tour. Whereas I don't do property management per se, as a no charge extra service to my clients when they have rentals, I help them out with locating a suitable tenant. If you or someone you know is looking for a classy guest house, they don't get much better than this one. $1800 per month includes all utilities except phone. Refrigerator, washer, dryer and a private yard included too. Pets considered! Yeah! If interested, get in touch with me. Will go quickly.  

Back on the Market

2113 Rebild, Solvang (2/2 on .26 of an acre) 485K Second time back on the market. As the narrative states, this is a short sale. 

Sold

3851 W. Oak Trail, Santa Ynez (5/4 on 20 acres) Listed at $1,325,000 and sold final for same. This was a normal sale.  

Sold

 

390 Terrace, Buellton (3/2 on .21 of an acre) Listed at 425K and sold final for 435K. Prices are surging in Buellton, that’s for sure. Good square footage, big lots, more current design than you will see for the same price in Solvang or Santa Ynez. Normal sale.   

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Sharon Currie

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President SYV Association of Realtors 2013

Author Santa Ynez Valley Real Estate Update

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Prudential CA Realty

P.O. Box 778

Los Olivos CA 93441

www.sharoncurrie.com

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805.448.2727 direct