6/7 Inventory Update

Here we are at the weekend again. Only took me like 2 whole entire ridiculous days to fix my email problem but it appears I am back on the map again … hopefully. When I surfaced from the land of tech support and lots of hair pulling, it was Friday. I will be here this weekend if you need me so don't hesitate to give a shout if so. If you are going to the movie night at the Kalyra Winery tomorrow, maybe I'll see you there. Nothing like watching Sound of Music on the vineyard at night …. love the bats that come out at dusk. Sound of Music and Tex Mex catering …. only in the valley! I'll be back here Monday with all the news. Have a beautiful weekend.  

New Listing

1010 Oak Glen, Santa Ynez (3/3 on 1 acres) 895K Corner lot location in the highly sought after Skyline Park. The more traditional 1973 exterior hides the recently fairly extensive remodel inside. Pics on the link will show you the updated kitchen etc. No square footage on the tax record (I looked) but from driving by it a million times, I'm guessing maybe 2500. Lot all flat and usable with a little 2 stall barn in the back and fenced pens. This is a corner location with the horse business on the street side so easy in and out for you and your furry friends or trailers. If you aren't of the horsey persuasion, the equine facilities are easily removed making way for your grand garden and/or pool. Some of the cheapest unmetered water in the valley. Link says $140 a quarter but in my experience it's more like $360 so double check that …. maybe it's something special with this particular lot. Normal sale.  

New Listing

3120 Three Springs Drive, Solvang (4/4 on 4 acres) $1,875,000 This is a new listing in the Alisal. Before you get your knickers in a twist over the pricing - yes this is very high for the Alisal but then again, we don't get a lot of 4000 square homes on 4 acres here either. Updated with the tasteful understated flair that fits so well in the Alisal and superbly designed to take in the world class views from this coveted spot. If you are looking for a view Alisal property but have a budget more approximately typical Alisal pricing, revisit nearby 640 Rancho Alisal which offers the same quality view, same level privacy but with a much smaller price tag. Alisal properties are in a country club setting with annual land lease fees which vary from property to property ranging anywhere from approximately 15K to 36K (or so).  Normal sale on both. 

Back on the Market

950 Alamo Pintado, Solvang (manufactured home on 16 acres) $1,200,000Essentially a land deal in a prime mid valley spot. Former site of Western Nursery. Normal sale. 

In Escrow

1563 Aalborg Court, Solvang (4/4 on 1 acre) 875K On the market a long time at 207 days. Started life at $1,125,000. Normal sale. 

In Escrow

 

3110 Oxbow, Solvang (2/2 on .50 of an acre) 489K On the market 444 days. Another Alisal view property. Normal sale.  

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6/6 Inventory Update

To my Daily Insider email recipients of this post, please note I am having some server issues and can't send any emails out. So annoying! Anyway, the info is here, minus the private comments. Hopefully I will be back up and running tomorrow.

 

New Listing

476 Park, Buellton (3/2 on .16 of an acre) 449K The smallest plan in this mature development. You may remember this from 2009 when on the market at 499K without selling. Normal sale.  

New Listing

1211 Petersen, Solvang (3/3 on 1.42 acres) $1,249,000 Perimeter lot in the original phase of Skytt Mesa. The big open floor plan everyone wants these days with every possible amenity. Views over the Flags Up Farm trajectory. One of the largest lots in Skytt and generous square footage at over 3000. In the new phases going up now, lots and houses are much smaller but also exponentially more affordable than the original phases at the front of the development. This development is being built out right now, with the really on the ball people buying in the first new phases with super affordability combined with good floor plans and quality construction. I hear prices are going up and the waiting list for future phases is a mile long. Kudos to those who got in early.  Normal sale.  

New Listing

369 Midten Hof, Solvang (3/2 on .16 of an acre) 569K Nice and clean home in the desirable Nyborg Estates development. Big open floor plan ahead of its time considering the 1989 build. Looks like original kitchen and baths but with updated appliances, trendy color palette. What people like about this area is the tidy neighborhood combined with super good access in both directions, right on the highway to Santa Ynez or left into Buellton and north or south 101. HOA fees here are about $150 per month. Normal sale.  

New Listing

645 Chalk Hill, Solvang (3/2 on .24 of an acre) 595K Bought in 2012 as an REO for $410,199.  A well appointed home with pool and updated amenities throughout. Master bedroom is upstairs. I remember a really cool master bath design unless it has been changed over the years. Please note, backs up to the cemetery for those sensitive to this location. Normal sale this time around.  

In Escrow

585 Bobcat Springs, Buellton (2/2 manufactured home on 22 acres) 580K On and off the market without selling since 2008. Manufactured home in very good condition. Privacy gained from location near the end of the canyon way back in. Sandy soil is prevalent the farther you go into the canyon. Views and a good amount of flat and usable on this parcel. Normal sale.  

In Escrow

2615 Quail Valley, Solvang (3/3 on 1 acre) 995K Remodeled home in desirable Santa Ynez Oaks. This one sits just below highway 246 with a very good view corridor. Normal sale. 

In Escrow

1619 N. Refugio, Santa Ynez (4/4 on 5 acres) $1,395,000 Another open concept home leaving the station. Seems to be the thing these days. Knoll top house site with most of the land being slope. Natural spring at the bottom of the hill. Rolling Hills is a near town ranch development of mostly 5 acre ish parcels with ranch style upper end homes. Nice views from most house sites. Community wells for water. Annual HOA fee of $600. Sold in 2011 for $1,125,000. Normal sale both times.  

In Escrow

3350 Numancia, Santa Ynez (4/3 on .55 of an acre) 679K Nice kitchen in this mostly updated home. Overlooks the town, casino, airport and golden hills beyond for a big view effect. Yard terraced down the hillside with multiple decks below. Lots of custom rock work too. Normal sale.  

Sold

80 Industrial Way, Buellton (almost 3 acres, land only, M2 zoning) Listed at 850K and sold final for same. Industrial Way and McMurray certainly are the happening places these days. Normal sale.  

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6/5 Inventory Update

Rates are restless. Moving up a little, some rebates disappearing. Please keep it all in perspective. I remember celebrating some years back when they hit 7%. I thought for sure we would never see rates that low again ever. Click here for a rate update from Guy Rivera at Guarantee Mortgage in Solvang and Santa Barbara. Please keep in mind your rate may vary depending on a variety of factors.  

New Listing

315 La Lata #15, Buellton (4/4 condo) 419K Wow. Buellton is definitely jumping up in price. Normal sale.  

New Listing

3223 Sandy Lane, Santa Ynez (2/2 on 6 acres) $1,250,000 Slightly less than 1300 square foot house with detached garage on 6 acres. Lot split in process to divide off the front 3 acres facing Calzada. That leaves the back 3 with small house and garage on a sheltered lot (assuming someone builds on the front 3). Possible to supersize the back units? Probably. Possible to build a main house and guest house on the front 3? Maybe …. which would create a compound to keep or sell off half. Or, keep the front 3 for appreciation and sell later. Lots of ways to dice this one. Not on a well. City water to these parcels. Normal sale.  

In Escrow

1547 Alamo Pintado, Solvang (main house, guest house and old vintage barn on 5 acres) 995K Well, it's about darn time, that’s all I can say with1,153 days on market. I showed this place about a hundred times. An old timer for sure circa 1917 when the valley was a heck of a lot different than it is today. Great potential for future development with the likes of Rideau right across the street, Buttonwood nearby etc. Would also make a nice home for someone who loves the trappings of yesterday. Love the old barn. One of a kind. Land all flat and usable. Ballard school district. Normal sale. 

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6/4 Inventory Update

New Listing

732 Kolding, Solvang (3/3 on .29 of an acre) 640K Corner of Rebild and Kolding and NOT on the Alamo Pintado side of the street which is a plus. Back yard is all about the pool which is good or bad depending on your perspective. Super clean house with new interior paint and carpet. Normal sale priced where this convenient neighborhood is starting to trend now. They have taken quite a jump.  

New Listing

 

 

1580 Jennilsa, Solvang (5 acres, land only) 790K For those of you out there wishing you had bought land while you still could, finally here is a very nice land offering. Most of you are probably saying "where the heck is Jennilsa" .  Think Fredensborg Canyon, to Fredensborg Way to Greenfield to Jennilsa. I remember this piece from a few years ago. This thing that’s nice about it is the amount of flat. Not all flat but a good portion of it is. And the location is extremely private and surrounded by other like sized parcels in a pretty setting. Cheap water too from a shared private well. Other utilities already to the site. If you are looking to build or hold for appreciation, this is a good one. Normal sale.  

In Escrow

607 Central #2, Buellton (3/3 condo) 290K Here today ….. and gone today too it seems. Certainly not on the market very long. This is a short sale so stay tuned. 

Sold

 

729 Rancho Alisal, Solvang (2/3 on 2.6 acres) Listed at 625K and sold for same. One of the most elegant homes in the Alisal. Elegant in a timeless way. Solid. Large lot too. Normal sale.   

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6/3 Inventory Update

I hope you have been doing your index finger exercises because your scroll button is going to get a work out today.  

New Listing

 1889 Ringsted, Solvang (4/2 on .44 of an acre) 639K This is a new listing in my own inventory. Ideally located in a very pretty development with the added benefit of Ballard School District. Corner location with some views from the back. Sought after floor plan with master suite on one side and guest rooms on the other. Lots of ways to use this house due to formal living plus family room and formal dining plus casual dining - very friendly floor plan. Vaulted ceilings and an open kitchen concept make it trendy and fun. This is a home that works well for families, retirees, move ups and move downs which also makes it great for resale later too. Normal sale.  

New Listing

607 Central, Buellton (3/3 condo) 290K Nice affordable Burgundy Hills home-inium. Small yard/patio. HOA here is $200 per month. As the narrative indicates, this is a short sale.  

New Listing

344 Wickenden, Los Alamos (3/3 condo) 265K These are very nice condos and very large too. I sold a slightly larger one in the same development just a few months back for 155K. Click here to see that one. Normal sale.  

New Listing

566 Cliffrose, Buellton (3/2 on .91 of an acre) 800K By far the most expensive home we have seen in Sycamore Ranch in many a year (since the peak). No narrative at this writing or interior pics so it's hard to say what sets it apart. Does have a very large lot size for the neighborhood. Looking forward to seeing it. Similar to this nearby sale on Valley Dairy (which had a smaller lot). Normal sale. 

New Listing

952 Alamo Pintado, Solvang (4/2 on 5 acres) $1,400,000 AP address but house is located well off the main road on the ridgeline. Normal sale. 

New Listing

611 Aqueduct, Solvang (2/2 on .20 of an acre) 535K HOA fees here are $640 per month. This is a normal sale.  

New Listing

915 Rancho Alisal, Solvang (3/2 on 1.9 acres) 379K This is in the Alisal on leased land with annual fees. Normal sale.  

New Listing

1328 Cimarron, Santa Ynez (4/2 on .46 of an acre) 689K Desirable College Estates area. Close to the school and far enough away from town to be distant from the hustle and bustle. Normal sale.  

New Listing

3790 Roblar, Santa Ynez (4/4 on 5 acres) $1,999,000 You may remember this solid Spanish style ranch house from before. The thing that makes this one special is its location on Roblar. As I was saying to clients while out yesterday, this stretch of Roblar has unexpected and amazingly good views. As it creates a bit of a mesa here, you get all the convenience of flat usable land coupled with big views. A very unusual combination. Set up for horses now but could easily be planted or reconfigured to reflect your own different hobbies or campus needs. Normal sale.  

In Escrow

2146 N. Refugio, Santa Ynez (main house, bunk house on 3.5 acres) $1,095,000This is a listing in my own inventory. Unheard of water rates at $115 PER QUARTER for unlimited water. That is unbelievable! Nice old ranch house reminiscent of SYV days and lifestyle gone by. Huge barn, cute as a bug bunkhouse. Refugio address but way at the end of a private lane - extremely private location next to Roblar Vineyard.  

In Escrow

181 Victory, Buellton (3/2 on .12 of an acre) 415K This is a listing in my own inventory. After intense interest, a lot of showings and multiple offers, the sellers chose a buyer. THE cutest home so far in Rancho De Maria. Trendy and beautifully maintained. Normal sale.  

In Escrow

610 Main, Los Alamos (house with 3 undeveloped parcels) 775K On the market 879 days, finally found someone to develop this piece. Older vintage home from 1915 has been cleaned up and beautifully staged so you can really see the potential. Normal sale.  

In Escrow

1561 Aalborg, Solvang (4/3 on .65 of an acre) 739K Only on the market  19 days. This one had a lot of intense interest. Excellent location. Normal sale. 

In Escrow

2113 Rebild, Solvang (2/2 on .26 of an acre) 485K Needs a makeover but has an interesting floor plan. Very desirable neighborhood. As the public narrative suggests, this is a short sale.  

In Escrow

3667 Tivola, Santa Ynez (3/2 on .23 of an acre) 425K Fell out a few days ago, went right back into escrow. No surprise there with zero inventory at this hyper competitive price point. Norm sale (investor flip).  

In Escrow

2725 San Marcos, Los Olivos (4/3 on .17 of an acre) 661K One of kind home that sat for a while waiting for a buyer who appreciated the subtle nuances this home has to offer. Wallpaper was removed to reveal a much less personalized palette. Sometimes that’s all it takes. Option for 1/1 reconfigured attached guest unit made this one a good value. Normal sale.  

In Escrow

2730 San Marcos, Los Olivos (4/3 on .17 of an acre) 639K The last affordable home in Los Olivos going, going, gone! Super good location off the beaten path but still just a few short blocks to the center of town. Normal sale. 

In Escrow

230 Ranch Rd., Buellton (4/2 on .15 of an acre) 499K Sat on the market for 62 days as it was hard to show this property but it finally found a buyer. No reflection on the property at all - it is indeed in like new condition. Well preserved home in excellent Meadowridge location. Prices are going up here. Normal sale.  

In Escrow

505 Meadow View, Buellton (4/2 on .23 of an acre) 555K And then there were none … left in Meadowridge for sale that is.  As I mentioned, prices are going up in Meadowridge. Highest selling home in a very long time. Directly across from one of the valley's best parks with an outrageous view panorama. Gourmet kitchen fully remodeled and uber cool. Normal sale.  

In Escrow

1280 Dove Meadow, Solvang (4/4 on almost 4 acres) 839K Big home, big lot, reasonable price for all that. Not surprised it went quickly. Normal sale.  

Sold

2926 Baseline, Santa Ynez (main house plus other structures) Listed at $1,650,000 and sold final for $1,550,000. Sold back in latter 2012 for $1,700,000. Extensive horse facilities. Normal sale.   

Sold

818 Ballard Canyon, Solvang (3/2 on 25 acres) Listed at $1,895,000 and sold final for $1,825,000. Wow, didn't take much of a discount on this one. Highly developed for horse pursuits, the value here is in the big flat usable parcel with outstanding views and private location yet close to everything.  Normal sale.  

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Sharon Currie

Realtor

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

www.sharoncurrie.com

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