6/28 Inventory Update

Well heck, its Friday again. Where did the week go? When you work 7 days a week, time does become a little blurred. Personally, I wouldn't have it any other way. I'm around this weekend if you need me so just give a shout if so. Lots of good stuff today. Let's get to it. I'll be back Monday with all the news.  

Oh. P.S. Your daily rate sheet from Guy Rivera at Guaranty Mortgage is available by clicking here. And stop your whining. This is still cheap money!  

P.S.S. Daily Insiders will get some intel on a couple of my own off market sales that I can't report here.  

Price Reduction

1210 Deer Trail, Solvang (4/3 on .90 of an acre) Was 715K and now finally where it needs to be at 685K. Now we are talking turkey. On the market 115 days, it started out at 779K. This is a solid house in a very desirable area (Santa Ynez Oaks). Deer Trail is a great street. But I believe the buyers were feeling like the updating needed here didn't match with a price in the 7's. Well, problem solved. The house seems like it has good bones and it certainly has location. You don't have to recreate the wheel here …. just give bring it current. I like it a lot at this price. Normal sale. 

Price Reduction

952 Alamo Pintado, Solvang (4/2 on 5 acres) Was $1,400,000 with a new price of $1,350,000. Super cool very private location. AP address but well off the main street on a private road. Normal sale. 

In Escrow

2441 Janin, Santa Ynez (3/2 on 1 acre) 695K Only 5 days on the market and a super good price for all the upgrades here equals a fast sale. And of course this pricing area and property type section of the inventory is a wasteland. We have hardly anything to sell. 

In Escrow

3165 Country, Santa Ynez (4/3 on .73 of an acre) 798K There is a lot to like about this house. Love the back yard. Just like a park. Normal sale. 

Sold

3529 Tivola, Santa Ynez (3/2 on .24 of an acre) Listed at 499K and sold final for 485K to some of my very own clients. When its right its right and people get the house they are supposed to get. It is my mantra I share with many clients (just ask them!).  It takes time and patience but the right one will come along as it did this time. This one a super solid home which has had good maintenance over time. Remodeled bathrooms, tight structure and trendy design. Great room plan enjoying a gorgeous private yard and generous lot size. Love the location just a few blocks from downtown. We had to fight for this one. Went in multiple offer. Normal sale.  

Sold

2113 Rebild, Solvang (2/2 on .26 of an acre) Listed at 485K and sold final for 485K. Fixer in one of the valleys favorite neighborhoods. Fell out of escrow a couple of times before finding a buyer who would stick.  It’s a project but the neighborhood desirability will make it worth it.

 

Sold

3387 Cimarron, Solvang (3/2 on .92 of an acre) Listed at 829K and sold final for 780K. Wow - that’s a good sized discount. House is nice and the location really cool as it backs up to a large ranch so no neighbor feel and pretty views. Huge well done kitchen. Normal sale.   

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6/27 Inventory Update

Well, it's still late but not as late as last night. So here goes!  

New Listing

570 Main St., Los Alamos (3/23 on .23 of an acre) 450K You can click the link to the left or visit the dedicated website at www.570Main.comto see this trendy new listing in my own inventory. If you think you knew Los Alamos, think again. This one is right out of a magazine, or HGTV or any designer layout you can imagine. The kitchen is completely redesigned and remade with granite and stainless. The master bedroom has a simple elegant romance to it and then leads you right into one of the nicest bathrooms I have seen even in the million plus market. We are talking 5 star hotel bathroom here! Check out the 3 closets in the master including a walk in bigger than some bedrooms I have seen. Lifted ceilings, beautiful floors and so many upgrades it's hard to name them all. On almost a quarter acre, the stamped concrete drive paves the way to dedicated RV parking surrounded by lawn and raised beds. Oh, and one of the best parts? An amazing outdoor kitchen with high end appliances, wine fridge and wired for a big screen TV under the covered patio. This one is a different kind of Los Alamos property and certainly befitting the direction this quaint town is heading. Easy stroll from here into the village center. Call me direct for a private showing. Normal sale.  

New Listing

494 Heritage, Los Alamos (3/2 on .25 of an acre) 469K Here is another new listing in my own inventory. You can click the link to the left or you can see the dedicated website at www.494Heritage.com.Located in the most desirable development in Los Alamos, this one comes with its own bag of tricks. For those of you looking for the winning combination of mint condition newer construction home and plenty of room for your grown up toys, this is the one. The house itself is newer design open concept with cathedral ceilings and a great room that flows naturally from living spaces, to formal and casual dining and into the very spacious and well designed kitchen with loads of storage. Master suite is separate from guest rooms and sports a huge walk in closet, slider to the patio and a lovely private bath with walk in shower. Sequestered guest rooms are generous and share a private bath. On a full quarter acre lot, there is plenty of room to showcase the green lawns, wraparound patio and dedicated RV parking area with drive through gate. But the fun doesn't stop there. Top that all off with a 3 car garage, abundant driveway parking and additional dedicated slab area for your extra parking and storage needs. Another property that will rock your world in terms of what you think Los Alamos is about. Call me direct for a private showing. Normal sale.  

New Listing

9233 Alisos Canyon, Los Alamos (main house plus other dwellings on 104 acres) $4,495,000 If you haven't been to Alisos Canyon, go there on your next outing. Quite spectacular. It is a bit of a hidden gem. Most people have no reason to take the drive but I encourage you to do so just for the delight of it. Big properties where 100 acres is normal. Beautiful ranches, vineyards and pretty much everything the valley is so famous for. As the narrative states, quite literally 10 minutes from Los Olivos. Normal sale.  

New Listing

4300 Highway 133, Los Alamos (main house plus multiple dwellings on 25 acres) $3,900,000Turns out you can buy history. Back to 1938 in fact. A major historical gem in the currently morphing town of Los Alamos. This one in the sprawling ranch and agricultural corridor where the land can support such a property that offers so much. This one sporting income from vacation rentals as "little LA" continues to court today's wine enthusiast and central coast traveler. Normal sale. 

New Listing

676 Alisal, Solvang (3/2 on .41 of an acre) 600K This is the section of Alisal away from town and up on the hill towards Viborg. Some remodeling done since the original 1961 build. Likely outstanding views from this location complete with a pool to enjoy this summer. Today would have been a nice day to take a dip actually. Normal sale.  

New Listing

2495 Lucca, Los Olivos (3/2 on .25 of an acre) 639K This is the kind of house Los Olivos is famous for. Relaxed and rustic, artisan flair, comfortable. Great location just a few blocks from town yet far removed from the hustle and bustle on a quiet little traveled lane. Big open spaces inside so a good prospect for updating over time. Some romance going on here with the big windows in the dining area and cool ceiling treatments throughout. If you have been waiting for a good one in LO at an affordable price, this should be first on your list. Oh, and also the only one on your list. This is the least expensive home in LO by far as of this writing. Normal sale. 

New Listing

1615 Elm, Solvang (2/1 on .17 of an acre) 529K I remember this one from just back in 2011 when it sold last for $427,500. So darn cute, really cute in fact. Totally redone but with a big effort to keep the vintage flair intact. Cute little guest studio out back that your friends and family will love. Huge curb appeal and in a terrific location just a block from the village. Normal sale. 

Back on the Market

2450 Long Canyon, Santa Ynez (3/3 on 11 acres) $1,595,000 Fell out of escrow but thankfully adding to the dwindling supply of lower priced ranch properties. Surprisingly good views from this spot and all added together, quite a lot of usable for this canyon. Decked out for horses but could just as easily be grapes or something else. Normal sale. 

Back on the Market

230 Ranch Rd., Buellton (4/2 on .15 of an acre) 499K Fell out of escrow but here again not such a bad thing for the buyer pool at large. We have so little available in the affordable ranges. This one in a time warp - looks like brand new. Good location close to the park but away from the portion that might cause weekend noise. These homes have lofty ceilings, new style construction and floor plans that make it fun to live here. Pride of ownership throughout this tidy development. Easy hop onto the 101 north or south. Normal sale. 

Price Reduction

2615 Quail Valley, Solvang (3/3 on 1 acre) Was 995K with a new price of 940K. Elegant view home located tops 5 minutes from El Rancho. Best of both worlds. Complete and high end recent makeover.  Normal sale.  

In Escrow

3170 Tejas Canyon, Los Olivos (4/3 on 20 acres) $1,982,000 You certainly can't fault this home in terms of quality, amenities, style and wow factor. Pretty inside and out. Shows better in person and is actually quite the showplace. Normal sale.  

Sold

1190 Cuesta, Solvang (3/3 on .45 of an acre) Listed at 549K and sold final for 475K. This is a listing in my own inventory with a happy seller and a happy buyer at the end of the day. Custom home built in 2008 with way more bells and whistles than you might expect at this price point. When a property has been on the market for a while, sometimes your agent just has to be brave enough to write the offer. These buyers got a pretty good deal. Another successful short sale but time vs. an escalating market was not a factor here … approved within weeks of the offer.   

Sold

542 Aebeltoft Way, Solvang (3/3 on .25 of an acre) Listed at $562,600 and sold final for same. Pool property in a superb location. Had some details inside that needed to be sorted out but for the price, another good deal.   

Sold

3301 Numancia, Santa Ynez (3/3 on .86 of an acre) Listed at 655K and sold final for 611K. All electric house with solar assist. Normal sale.  

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6/26 No post today

Busy day and it is super late, almost midnight as I am typing this. Crazy times with long days to make it all come together. As anyone in this business who loves it as much as I do will tell you, I really don't mind. Its all in a days work. But, it is kinda late to be scouring the valley for real estate news so I'm going to save it for tomorrow. I took a quick peek ..... not that much happened today but tomorrow will certainly have some good stuff. Till then, goodnight!

6/25 Inventory Update and Caravan Review

Price Reduction

1945 Old Mill, Solvang (4/4 on .46 of an acre) Was $1,099,000 with a new price of 995K. This is not on the view side of the street but the entire street is inherently  private yet close to town.  Normal sale.  

Sold

2995 Spring Canyon, Santa Ynez (2/2 on 10 acres) Listed at $2,995,000 and sold final for same. As you may recall from the past, this house is at the top of my list of all time favorites. Unbelievable style and quality right down the smallest of details. Romantic in every sense of the word.  A home that will go down in history as one of the great ones. We have a lot of beautiful homes here but this one takes the prize. Needless to say, this was a normal sale.  

Sold

Bell St. , Los Alamos (.22 of an acre, land only) Listed at $194,250 and sold final for 360K. An adjoining parcel was also included.  Little Los Alamos is exceeding all my expectations these days. Normal sale.  

Sold

2690 Baseline, Santa Ynez (10 acres, land only) Listed at 900K and sold final for 850K. That was fast for land. Went pending only 15 days after entry on the market and closed on day 34. Nice usable piece in Ballard School District. HOA fees here are $815 per quarter.  

Highlights From My Travels Today (caravan was long today so to save some time, links and no pics)

965 Rancho Alisal (2/2 on 1.3 acres) 695K I was not prepared to like this house as much as I did. Big open spaces graced with loads of natural light from the truly magical setting outside the view windows. Check out the quite large and sturdy bridge over the creek to the included green belt beyond. A pretty stand of trees provides the ultimate in privacy and a beautiful backdrop to this special setting. While not the standard Alisal view property, this one totally delivers on quality, location and setting.  A must see. Annual lease fee $27,500 for the land. Normal sale.  

1211 Petersen, Solvang (3/32 on 1.42 acres) $1,249,000 This is one of the biggest original Skytt Mesa plans at over 3100 square feet. A coveted perimeter lot, the views are quite amazing from the back. Good use of water features and landscaping in the back yard block out any ambient traffic noise from below and preserve only the views you do want. Very nicely done. The inside is a well executed compilation of surfaces and amenities that are classy and comfortable at the same time. I love this floor plan which works well for families needing to sprawl out without being at opposite ends of the house. No HOA fee here but there is an annual landscaping and lighting fee which equates to $100 per month or so. Normal sale.  

538 Dairy, Buellton (3/2 on .19 of an acre) 475K While this is the smallest Meadowridge plan, this design still remains bright and light filled due to the big ceilings and excellent floor plans. Master has a private bath with walk in shower currently in the process of a new custom tile job. Walk in closet is a bonus. Guest rooms are a nice size too. Living and kitchen form a semi great room arrangement. New flooring and overhead plumbing are nice bonuses. Great location within the development too. I don't expect this one to last very long. Normal sale.  

811 Coiner, Los Alamos (4/3 on .19 of an acre) 389K Just as nice as I remember it from before. Farmhouse exterior on a cul de sac street with all two story cute like themed homes. Master and one bedroom suitable as an office downstairs and two guest rooms upstairs. One of the upstairs rooms has a dormer window. Living room separate from the kitchen. A well kept home at a very attractive price. Normal sale. 

620 Foxen, Los Alamos (4/3 on .93 of an acre) 649K Wowsa! This is a nice house! One of the nicest homes in Los Alamos in fact. Over 2800 square feet of newer style construction. Wraparound porch in the front and views over the agricultural fields in the back. Inside is meticulously maintained with nice amenities. A floor plan that provides plenty of places for relaxing, working, eating and enjoying the setting views. One bedroom and bath off the kitchen which would work well as an office if not used for sleeping arrangements. Normal sale.  

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6/24 Inventory Update

Well, aren't we just the busy beavers? Lots of stuff happening. But, before we get to that, Guy Rivera's take on rates today: "Mortgage Bonds and Stocks are sharply lower this morning as the fallout from the Fed meeting last week continues. Markets were also lower overseas, with China leading the way with a loss of 5%. The sharp increase in rates has not subsided and there is blood in the streets, mass riots, mayhem, people jumping out of windows, sky falling, and dogs and cats living together???? That's how some would view the increase in mortgage rates...the truth of the matter is that any rate under 5% is great financing. Rates continue to hover above historic lows".  

Hey, personally, I'm all for dogs and cats living together. They do at my house anyway. And I'm all for rates around or below 5%. As Guy says, still great financing. Many of you out there will remember rushing to refinance at 5% because we thought we would never see those rates again. I did! So, don't get your knickers in a twist. The boat hasn't sailed yet. Even with rates hovering above 4%, keep it in perspective. It's still cheap money. Don't let the media brain wash you.

New Listing

811 Coiner Court, Los Alamos (4/3 on .19 of an acre) 389K How cute is this house? Cozy little cul de sac with an array of surrounding quaint two story homes. You may remember this one from the previous times it was listed. This is somewhat of a south facing corner lot. Cute porch and all the gingerbread people love, including dormer windows. 1995 newness in almost 1900 square feet with a crisp color palette and design. Master is downstairs in addition to the office and/or 4th bedroom. So, two down, two up. Being a corner lot, quite a bit of the land is in the front and wrapping around to the garage but the backyard is cute and completely fenced. A light and bright home in good condition. Price is beyond good and its even a normal sale. If you can live with a two story, this is a good one.  

New Listing

1871 Laurel, Solvang (4/2 on .48 of an acre) 895K Circa 1936, unless you see this one in person, you will truly not understand the character and charm here. I have been in this home on a social occasion and was completely impressed. While there has been some updating, it was done carefully to preserve the inherent  romance of the era. A focus on outdoor living in addition to the interior is a bonus when you have this kind of view opportunity. And the views. Good grief. Not many can compare. This is a little bit of history, a lot of character and an unbelievably great location with privacy yet just blocks to the center of the village. If all this appeals, see it. You will be happy you did. Normal sale.  

New Listing

450 Sycamore, Buellton (3/3 on .16 of an acre) 669K We certainly are seeing the prices rise on these big beautiful Sycamore Ranch homes that not that long ago languished in the 4's and 5's. Almost 3000 square feet of 2002 construction. Past the 2nd Street intersection so less school traffic than the block before but still within easy walking distance for the little tykes in either direction (Oak Valley and Jonata within a few blocks). Some upgrades here including black granite in the kitchen and tile in the master bathroom. Normal sale.  

New Listing

945 College Canyon, Solvang (3/3 on 1 acre) 575K Yeh only don't get your phone out just yet. This one came on the market as already in escrow. Off market before it was on the market. Normal sale.  

New Listing

419 Quail Run, Buellton (4/4 on .19 of an acre) 629K No pics here at the time of this writing but check back on the link. This side of Quail Run backs up to the 1960's homes on Thumbelina but in my experience, the backyards, while somewhat small, are remarkably private from the homes behind. Can't tell if it’s a two story or a single story. These homes historically have lots of upgrades. Selling at 669K in a neighborhood that has recently been in the 4's and 5's, it must be quite a showplace. Normal sale.  

New Listing

2441 Janin, Solvang (3/2 on 1 acre) 695K I have driven by this home a million times and always liked the curb appeal and design. Interior looks like it has had some similarly themed updating too. At this writing, unfortunately no pics of the kitchen which usually tells a very big story as to the extent of the remodel. Lots of RV or trailer parking. The public narrative does make note of an unpermitted room off of the garage. This lot does back up to highway 246. 

In Escrow

1358 Cheyenne, Santa Ynez (3/2 on .31 of an acre) 549K Well that didn't take long. 7 days on market. Normal sale. 

Sold

605 Central #1, Buellton (3/3 condo) Listed at 275K and sold final for 287K. Condo with a yard. Sold for less than small condos with no yards these days. That’s the miracle of long involved short sales. This one went pending in March and a lot has happened since then.  

Sold

227 Menlo, Buellton (3/2 on .17 of an acre) Listed at $364,900 and sold final for 375K. I heard tell of many offers on this one. I actually expected it to settle out higher. I love this floor plan with a great room design but one in which the bedrooms are quite separate from the living space. When you have kids at home, this is a huge plus with a great room designed home. An investor flip, purchased direct from the bank back in April of this year for $252,500.  Normal sale this time around. 

Sold

 

79 Bear Creek, Buellton (3/2 on .12 of an acre) Listed at 295K and sold final for 305K. Here again, even though this home is in dated 1986 condition, I really thought in multiple offer it would be pushed up higher. Corner lot in unique location. Pretty close to the park. Homes in this neighborhood are trending high 3's to low 4's or higher if there is updating or the larger floor plans.  

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6/21 Inventory and Rate Update

 

Here is your rate sheet from Guy Rivera at Guarantee Mortgage in Solvang and Santa Barbara. Click here. Happy Friday! I'll be around if you need me and will be back here on Monday with all the news. Have a good weekend!

New Listing

225 Camino San Carlos, Buellton (4/4 on 1 acre) 799K  Looks like original 1984 condition home in one of the two Buellton ranch communities. This one not in the gated side but in the one just next to that entrance. Camino San Carlos is basically a long cul de sac. This location on the end closer to the community entrance on Jonata. Metered community water. Normal sale. 

New Listing

325 Meagan #104, Buellton (3/3 condo) 375K Newer 3 story condo built in 2008. Builder put a lot of good quality upgrades in these units so if you are shopping in this range and have watched too much HGTV, you might find the trendy amenities you are seeking here. HOA here is $245 per month which is one of the lowest in the valley and covers exterior maintenance, water and insurance. Normal sale.  

In Escrow

305 Leslie, Los Alamos (2/1 on .11 of an acre) 210K Cheaper than a condo! Normal sale.  

In Escrow

720 Shaw St., Los Alamos (4/2 on .18 of an acre) 389K  Likely many offers stacked up. Normal sale.  

Sold

1660 N. Refugio, Santa Ynez (5/6 on 5 acres) Listed at $2,850,000 and sold final for $2,750,000. This one was special. Just look at the pics. You'll see. Normal sale.  

Sold

1493 Aarhus #17, Solvang (3/3 condo) Listed at $359,900 and sold final for 343K. End unit with generous back yard. Normal sale.   

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