Santa Barbara Independent Real Estate 9/29/22

PRESENTED BY MATT RAAB FOR DETAILS, SEE PAGE 7

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CALIFORNIA PROPERTIES

is pleased to congratulate

MARSHA KOTLYAR ESTATE GROUP

on the successful representation of the seller at 838 Knapp Dr., Listed for $22,500,000; and the buyer at 260 Oak Rd., Listed for $14,795,000.

MARSHA KOTLYAR ESTATE GROUP

805.565.4014

Home@MKGroupMontecito.com MontecitoFineEstates.com LIC 014268861

Buyer

CRISTAL CLARKE

on the successful representation of the seller at 207 Eucalyptus Hill Dr., Listed for $7,975,000.

CRISTAL CLARKE 805.886.9378 Cristal@Montecito-Estate.com Montecito-Estate.com LIC 00968247

BROOK ASHLEY

on the successful representation of the seller at 1524 Dover Rd., Listed for $4,550,000.

BROOK ASHLEY 805.689.0480 CoastBrook@aol.com www.BrookAshley.com LIC 01027187

DOUGLAS & ASSOCIATES

on the successful representation of the seller at 290 Sheffield Dr., Listed for $8,950,000.

DOUGLAS & ASSOCIATES 805.318.0900

Team@DouglasAssociatesre.com www.DouglasAssociatesRE.com LIC 02024147

JACOPO GIACOPUZZI

on the successful representation of the seller at 1524 Dover Rd., Listed for $4,550,000.

JACOPO GIACOPUZZI 805.335.3519 JacopoGiacopuzzi@bhhscal.com www.GiacopuzziRE.com LIC 02062900

CLAIRE HANSSEN

on the successful representation of the seller at 1608 Fredensborg Wy., Listed for $2,295,000.

CLAIRE HANSSEN 805.680.0929 ClaireHanssen@yahoo.com www.ClaireHanssen.com LIC 00887277

© 2022 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties (BHHSCP) is a member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates LLC. BHHS and the BHHS symbol are registered service marks of Columbia Insurance Company, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. BHH Affiliates LLC and BHHSCP do not guarantee accuracy of all data including measurements, conditions, and features of property. Information is obtained from various sources and will not be verified by broker or MLS. Buyer is advised to independently verify the accuracy of that information.

Dreamy Downtown Cottage

Every once in a while, I walk into a home for sale that feels like mine. That happened last Thursday when I went to visit the adorable craftsman bungalow at 321 West Figueroa Street. Let me be more specific: This adorable home feels like what my house could be if mine had a little more charm and a few other details. Like, say, another bedroom or two. But the bones and style are all mine.

Don’t get me wrong. I love my little one-bedroom cot tage. But the house on West Fig emits character from every room, is full of designer details, and includes many of my wish list features.

color choices on the walls and details throughout.

On the right side of the house lie both bedrooms, with a Jackand-Jill bathroom in between. The primary bedroom is at the back of the house, giving it the peace and quiet it deserves, plus a large walk-in closet that’s rare for homes of this era.

The bathroom is as charming as can be, with a claw-foot tub, square pedestal sink, and pocket doors that are both picturesque and practical, saving precious floor space.

by Sarah Sinclair

I walk my dog, Scout, past the tidy gray facade of 321 West Figueroa almost every day, because it’s in my neighborhood. When I had the chance to look behind this home’s red front door, the nosy neighbor in me was ecstatic that I had a valid, professional reason to visit. Not that I needed any credentials. Realtors hold weekday open houses which they refer to as “caravan” to show each other their latest listings. Curi ous neighbors and other passersby are warmly welcomed to stop in anytime they see an openhouse sign.

Once past the cute walkway and front porch, I stepped into the living room, where I was smitten with the beautiful wood floors, high ceilings, and vintage white fireplace. Big picture windows on two of the walls let the light stream in and add to the spacious feeling.

Straight through the living room lies the kitchen, and I’ll admit it here’s where my envy peaked. My little cottage has a long, narrow galley kitchen. It’s big enough for my needs, but it requires a certain tiny-home mentality. By contrast, this kitchen is a real room, with white custom cabinetry, open shelving, stainless-steel appliances, and actual space to move around in. There’s even enough room for a dining table, a luxury I can only dream of in my place.

Beyond the kitchen is a laundry room with a stunning black-and-white tile floor and storage galore. Every light fixture throughout this house is noteworthy, and the laun dry room is no exception. A designer’s eye is evident in the

A back porch off the laundry room gives access to both the backyard and a third bedroom with an exterior entry. Perfect for use as either a den or office, this delightful room has a back wall entirely of windows, giving it a sun porch aesthetic that could be perfect for a yoga studio or craft room. Its separation from the rest of the house makes it suitable for many creative uses.

The backyard is a superb example of doing a lot with a modest amount of space. Pavers line an L-shaped area with dis tinct zones for lounging, dining, and/or sun worshiping as you see fit. A stand of bamboo defines one corner, passion fruit vines climb the wooden fence that surrounds the entire yard, and an outdoor shower adds an ultimate Santa Barbara lifestyle touch.

With a fireplace, bathtub, front porch, and a detached garage, this house ticks off many of the items on my own wish list. However, one asset we share is our coveted down town location; being able to walk to State Street, the arts and theatre district, and dining options galore. Scout and

I will keep walking by the bright red front door of 321 West Figueroa Street, I’ll keep dreaming, and we’ll be ready to welcome its lucky new owners to the neighborhood.

321 West Figueroa Street is listed for sale in Santa Barbara by David Kim of DK Group of Village Properties. Reach David at (805) 296-0662 or david@villagesite.com.

TOM

Come fall in love with this tastefully renovated ‘’Ranch Style’’ home... located just blocks away from the historic Danish town of Solvang. Entering through the front door the open concept living/dining room flows seamlessly into an absolutely stunning kitchen...luxury finishes, appliances and a center island that will be sure to please. The space offers two fireplaces, 1 upstairs and 1 downstairs. Enjoy a warm fire in the den while sipping your morning tea. The 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home rests on a third of an acre with over 2,400 square feet of living space. Every surface in this home has had meticulous attention to detail. This two story home offers mountain views, beautiful grounds and has ample space to add a pool or even an ADU. Open your front door and walk to downtown Solvang, Dining, Shopping, Parks, as well as Solvang School. This lovely, quaint town has so much to offer. This home is turnkey and ready for its new owners to create life long memories.

to independently verify

of

805.689.3355

mike@villagesite.com

DRE 02093312

7068 SCRIPPS CRESCENT STREET

OFFERED AT $1,400,000

3375 FOOTHILL ROAD #424 OFFERED AT $1,200,000

4012 INVIERNO DRIVE #A OFFERED AT $995,000

4527 CARPINTERIA AVENUE #A OFFERED AT $740,000

We Proudly Congratulate These Fine Agents For Their Outstanding Representation & Successful Closings

805.689.1153

ed@villagesite.com DRE 00520230

1234 PLAZA DEL MONTE

OFFERED AT $2,495,000

731 BATH STREET OFFERED AT $985,000

805.680.9060

sjordano@villagesite.com

DRE 01775462

308 W. DE LA GUERRA STREET

OFFERED AT $1,895,000

120 EL SUENO ROAD OFFERED AT $915,000

2277 ANTHONY DRIVE OFFERED AT $775,000

805.895.2944 jeff@villagesite.com DRE 00852118

319 W. LOS OLIVOS STREET

OFFERED AT $1,595,000

333 OLD MILL ROAD #203 OFFERED AT $679,000

333 OLD MILL ROAD #314 OFFERED AT $639,000

333 OLD MILL ROAD #282 OFFERED AT $395,000

4326 CALLE REAL #126 OFFERED AT $240,000

805.455.7992

simone@villagesite.com DRE 02105209

308 W. DE LA GUERRA STREET

OFFERED AT $1,895,000

120 EL SUENO ROAD OFFERED AT $915,000

2277 ANTHONY DRIVE OFFERED AT $775,000

805.895.4744

gary.welterlen@villagesite.com DRE 01894704

820 CORONEL STREET OFFERED AT $2,125,000

7068 SCRIPPS CRESCENT STREET OFFERED AT $1,400,000

1400 AARHUS DRIVE OFFERED AT $1,299,000

Michael Dickman

Ed Edick

Susan Jordano

Jeff Oien

Gary Welterlen

Simone Eurich

Where Mission Canyon meets San Roque this inviting and bright 2 bed/1 bath + Bonus room home offers architectural character and a convenient location. In addition to its desirable location, highlights of this home include natural light, a size-able kitchen, a vaulted ceiling bonus room, a walk-in closet, a spacious front and side yard, and curb appeal. The unique upstairs bonus room could easily be utilized as the third bedroom, a spacious home office, or hobby room. An alluring 1700 square feet in total, a boasting wood burning fireplace in the living room, hardwood flooring throughout the main level of the home, and nestled nearby the famous Santa Barbara Mission, SB Botanical Gardens and several hiking trails.

The magic of this property lies in its versatility as the one car garage adds an ADU opportunity for rental income and the yard is perfect for guest entertainment and al fresco dining. A beautiful home in a great neighborhood with remodel opportunities, soft Mission bells in the distance and attendance within the Roosevelt School District are sure to capture the new homeowners' hearts.

San Roque Road | Santa Barbara, CA

Unique, contemporary, and stunning estate in the heart of San Roque exemplifies the ideal Santa Barbara lifestyle. With natural flow from indoor to private outdoor spaces and sliding doors that fold seamlessly into the walls. The extensively remodeled luxurious main house, and the newly custom built ADU, are boosting over 2300 SqFt of indoor/outdoor living space and gorgeous views of the mountains from the peaceful backyard. Walk through the xeriscaped, low water front yard full of hummingbirds and butterflies and enter the home where you’re greeted by luxury, inviting open-concept floor plan, vaulted ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows & doors. Top-of-the-line Miele appliances, a large island, custom cabinets, Grohe fixtures, a wine fridge, and double ovens.

A chef’s/entertainers dream.

The private primary suite opens up to a wonderful outdoor living space with a second patio and low-chemical hot tub.

Conveniently located near Steven’s park and hiking trails, Whole Foods, Peabody Charter and Providence Charter Schools, yet is has an easy access to down town, shopping, restaurants and more.

Other features include: standing steam roof, photovoltaic solar panels, dual A/C, newly upgraded electrical and plumbing, custom window coverings and motorized drapes, hardscape & lush landscaping, salt-free water softener and water filtration systems. Oversized 2-car attached garage with custom shelving, overhead storage, and two electric car chargers.

remodeled

formal living room, and TV den all

primary

ocean views. Relax on the deck surrounded by mature gardens and enjoy panoramic sunrises and sunsets over Santa Barbara and the Pacific Ocean. Simply a world away from all

yet minutes from the Mission, Botanical Gardens, Handlebar Coffee, and Whole Foods! This peaceful setting is the perfect escape from the bustling world so you can vacation where

JUST LISTED ~ REMODELED SINGLE LEVEL POOL HOME

GARDEN STREET, SANTA BARBARA

Beautifully remodeled 4B/5.5BA single level “San Ysidro Ranch Style farmhouse” on a very usable ½ acre walled and gated parcel in the Upper East. Stunning rear yard with mature landscaping, flagstone patios & a luxurious centrally located swimming pool. The living room opens to a formal dining room also with sliding “nano” doors. Spectacular kitchen enjoys new cabinets, large center island with Caesarstone and butcher block counters, a bifold window, walk in pantry and Thermador appliances. Four very generous bedrooms all have their own remodeled baths. This home has it all! Call today for a private tour!

THE MARKET IS CHANGING

Working with a dynamic, innovative, and experienced team is critical to ensure you net the most money possible from the sale of your home. Our expe rience & dedication to our clients has placed us in the top .5% of all Berkshire Hathaway agents worldwide with over $700,000,000 in sales.

OPEN HOUSES

Goleta

7630 Hollister #342, 1BD, 1BA, Sun 2-4, $594,900, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Marguerite Taylor 805-705-0957, DRE#01169100

7606 Hollister Ave #309, 1BD, 1BA, Sat & Sun 2-4, $599,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Felipe Saffie / Michelle Madril 805-705-2431 / 805-453-0927, DRE#02180154 / #01961707

22 Calaveras Ave, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 1-4, $1,150,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Diana Marquez 805-722-8773, DRE#02013226

7349 Elmhurst Pl, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 1-3, $1,275,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Hristo Hristov 805-284-8471, DRE#01978598

7588 Hempstead Ave, 4BD, 3BA, Sat 2-5 & Sun 12-3, $1,288,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Andrea Ruhge / Monica M Gear 805-895-5862 / 805-746-9598, DRE#01965484 / #02126541

The Mesa

643 Ricardo Ave, 3BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 11-2, 3,250,000, Coldwell Banker Realty Montecito, Chris Harrington 805-689-7418, DRE#01019553

Santa Barbara

5086 Calle Real #B, 2BD, 1.5BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $925,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Lindsay Summer / Erin Beck 805-453-7706 / 805708-0446, DRE#02116009 / #01488548

2644 State Street #22, 2BD, 2BA, Sun 2-4, $1,040,000, Village Properties, Ruth Eggli 805-2529763, DRE#01929258

733 Bath St, 2BD, 2BA, Sun 1-4 & Mon 11-1, $1,150,000, Village Properties, Cimme Eordanidis / Stephanie Ornani 805-722-8480 / 805-755-7283, DRE#01745878 / #02180493

508 Brinkerhoff Ave, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 1-4, $1,395,000, Village Properties, Cimme Eordanidis 805-722-8480, DRE#01745878

107 W Quinto, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 1-3:30, $1,499,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, John Finseth 805-403-3151, DRE#01336897

5278 University Dr, 4BD, 3BA, Sat 1-4 & Sun 1-3, $1,995,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Charlotte Cross / Katya Sheets 805-570-1660 / 805-708-2323, DRE#02160376 / #02061444

317 Alston Rd, 3BD, 3BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $2,195,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Jeanne Palumbo 805-689-1968, DRE#00620622

118 Coronada Circle, 2BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $2,495,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Jason Siemens 805-455-1165, DRE#01886104

4414 Meadowlark Ln, 5BD, 3BA, Sat 2-4 & Sun 1-3, $2,995,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California

Properties, Katya Sheets / Brooke Ebner 805-708-2323 / 805453-7071, DRE#02061444 / #01923719

223 La Vista Grande, 4BD, 3BA, Sun 2-4, $2,995,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Dan Crawford 805-886-5764, DRE#01923245

105 W. De La Guerra Street, 2BD, 3BA, Sat 11-1 & Sun 1-3, $1,799,000, Epstein Partners/ Keller Williams, Steve Epstein 805-689-9339, DRE#00994429

317 Alston Rd, 3BD, 3BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $2,195,000, Berkshire Hathaway, Jeanne Palumbo 805-698-1968, DRE#00620622

1316 Dover Hill Road, 3BD, 2.5BA, Sun 2-4, $2,975,000, Coldwell Banker Realty, Ferenc Hodosy 805-452-7516, DRE#01012341

Upper East

1428 Laguna Street #B, 2BD, 2.5BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $1,695,000, Village Properties, Devin Wong / David Kim 805-451-6157 / 805296-0662, DRE#01976444 / #01813897

Montecito

161 Loureyro Rd, 5BD, 3BA, Sat 1-3, $3,995,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group 805-5654014, DRE#01426886

302 Alston Rd, 4BD, 3BA, Sun 1-3, $4,495,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

California Properties, Randy Freed & Kellie Clenet 805895-1799 / 805-705-53, DRE#00624274

1255 Mesa Rd, 4BD, 3BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $5,900,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group 805-5654014, DRE#01426886

840 Ivy Ln, 4BD, 2.5BA, Sun 12-2, $6,450,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

California Properties, Andrea Ruhge 805-729-4088, DRE#01965484

2580 Sycamore Canyon Road, 7BD, 7.5BA, Sun 1-3, $6,500,000, Epstein Partners/Keller Williams, Steve Epstein 805-689-9339, DRE#00994429

Summerland

11 Hunt Drive, 3BD, 4BA, Sun 1-4, $13,750,000, David Goldberg - Independent Realtor, David Goldberg 818-966-1227, DRE#02009905

Carpinteria

5915 Birch #3, 2BD, 1BA, Sun 12-2, $595,000, Village Properties, Michelle King 805-455-8818, DRE#02030289

1116 Linden Ave, 1BD, 1.5BA, Sun 1-3, $849,000, Village Properties, Justin Corrado 805451-9969, DRE#01356799

1114 Linden Ave, 1BD, 1BA, Sun 1-3, $895,000, Village Properties, Justin Corrado 805-451-9969, DRE#01356799

1118 Linden Ave, 2BD, 2BA, Sun 1-3, $995,000, Village Properties, Justin Corrado 805-451-9969, DRE#01356799

1112 Linden Ave, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 1-3, $1,085,000, Village Properties, Justin Corrado 805451-9969, DRE#01356799

3375 Foothill Rd #134, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 12-3 & Sun 11-3, $1,995,000, Village Properties, Michelle King / Pam Shalhoob / Simone Eurich 805-455-8818 / 805-895-9190 / 805-455-7992, DRE#02030289 / #02053975 / #02105209

1315 Vallecito Pl, 4BD, 3BA, Sat 1-3 & Sun 2-4, $2,095,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Jessica Stovall 805698-9416, DRE#01887272

1112-1118 Linden Ave, 7BD, 6.5BA, Sun 1-3, $3,795,000, Village Properties, Justin Corrado 805-451-9969, DRE#00156799

Santa Ynez Valley

629 Central Avenue Unit # B, 2BD, 1.5BA, Sun 1-3, $628,500, Village Properties, Lindsey Drewes 805-245-1817, DRE#02121681

336 Oak Tree Wy, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 1-3, $849,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Kelly Mahan Herrick 805-208-1451, DRE#01974836

440 Riverview Dr, 5BD, 3BA, Sat 12-3 & Sun 1:30-4, $1,130,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Will Samarin / Bob Jennings 805-717-5130 / 805570-0792, DRE#02081786 / #01387186

906 Hornbeck Pl, 4BD, 3BA, Sun 11-2, $1,499,999, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Brenda Cloud 805-901-1156, DRE#01772551

1777 Eucalyptus Dr, 4BD, 3BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $1,695,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Matt Raab 805-7055486, DRE#02063526

3570 Woodstock Road, 6BD, 6.5BA, Sun 12-3, $6,950,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Summer Smith 805-284-6840, DRE#02180602

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Tucked away in the eucalyptus grove, in a gated community this 1-bedroom condo has been beautifully updated by the current owners. This condo offers vaulted ceilings, fireplace, and patio with a view of the eucalyptus. Updates to this home include, laminate flooring, updated bathroom with new vanity, lighting, and tile floors. The kitchen updates include new quartz counter tops, new appliances, subway tile back splash, and new water heater. The other amenities this condo offers are in unit washer and dryer, and additional storage space in the attic. Located close to shopping, schools, UCSB, and parks. Association amenities include pool, gym, and spa. Unpack your bags and you are home!

https://www.MichelleMadril.com DRE 01961707

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1412 Paseo Del Ocaso | Santa Barbara, CA

317 Alston Rd | Santa Barbara 93108

Sought after Mission Canyon retreat nestled on a 1.10 AC knoll with breathtaking city, ocean, island and mountain views as far as the eye can see. First time on the market. Flexible floor plan has 2 bedrooms, den with fireplace, office, laundry room and work shop. Attached 2 car garage & a screened-in porch. Location is unique, perfect for buyers who want to enjoy nature, but close to everything. Botanical Gardens nearby, private road access located in a peaceful neighborhood.

Sought after Mission Canyon retreat nestled on a 1.10 AC knoll with breathtaking city, ocean, island and mountain views as far as the eye can see. First time on the market. Flexible floor plan has 2 bedrooms, den with fireplace, office, laundry room and work shop. Attached 2 car garage & a screened-in porch. Location is unique, perfect for buyers who want to enjoy nature, but close to everything. Botanical Gardens nearby, private road access located in a peaceful neighborhood.

Highly sought-after neighborhood that is minutes from convenient Coast Village Rd. shopping, dining and the beach. Attractive Spanish (single lev el) home features include a comfortable family room with fireplace and outdoor patio access. Formal dining room and living room offers more space to relax and entertain. Kitchen is well designed with an abundance of counter space and food prep areas. Master bedroom opens onto a deck with garden access and views. Well designed floor plan nicely situ ated on .35 ac lot, located in an upscale neighborhood that will support your personal touches and improvements. Make this your new address.

Sought after Mission Canyon retreat nestled on a 1.10 AC knoll with breathtaking city, ocean, island and mountain views as far as the eye can see. First time on the market. Flexible floor plan has 2 bedrooms, den with fireplace, office, laundry room and work shop. Attached 2 car garage & a screened-in porch. Location is unique, perfect for buyers who want to enjoy nature, but close to everything. Botanical Gardens nearby, private road access located in a peaceful neighborhood.

Offered at $1,995,000

Offered at $1,995,000

Offered at $2,195,000

JEANNE PALUMBO

805.689.1968

jeanne@palumborealtors.com

DRE 00620622

JEANNE PALUMBO 805.689.1968 jeanne@palumborealtors.com DRE 00620622

Hospice of SB Hosts Heroes of Hospice

On September 22, Hospice of S.B. (HSB) hosted its 10th annual Heroes of Hospice luncheon, where it honored Santa Bar bara Neighborhood Clinics, Santa Bar bara High School, and HSB’s Bereavement Ser vices staff, while raising funds for this treasured nonprofit, which provides all of its services for free.

Held in the Hilton S.B. Beachfront Resort’s Plaza del Sol, the 262 guests enjoyed a reception and tasty salmon lunch. CEO David Selberg welcomed guests back after the COVID hiatus and acknowl edged while COVID has been difficult on all of us, it has been particularly so for those dealing with terminal illness or grieving the loss of a loved one.

He explained how HSB’s Children’s Bereave ment Counseling program provides counseling each week in all the junior high and high schools in south and mid county for those experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one. Its Adult Bereave ment Services provides counseling to adults with counselors walking with those who have lost a loved one “on their journey of grief, for as long as it takes.”

HSB’s Patient Care Services staff, Selberg contin ued, provides wraparound support to those with a life-threatening or terminal illness. The staff, along with 117 volunteers, provide practical and emo tional support to those navigating our medical systems.

For the event theme of What Matters Most, guest speakers author William Peters, S.B. Res cue Mission President Rolf Geyling, and Vida Cen ter Founder Mari Hernandez all  spoke from the heart.

Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics (SBNC) received the Medical Hero Award for its partner ship with HSB’s Patient Care Services program. In accepting the honor, recently retired CEO/CMO Dr. Charles Fenzi shared his gratitude to HSB for training its staff in an area that physicians tend not to excel helping patients decide what to do with the diagnosis and treatment options that doctors

provide. He lauded HSB for its guidance in con versing with patients from different cultures on advanced care directives. He praised HSB for their wide-ranging services to SBNC’s COVID patients, which included providing groceries and walking dogs. Watching all that happen, according to Fenzi, was absolutely amazing.

Santa Barbara High School (SBHS) received the Partnership Hero Award for its longstanding partnership with HSB in providing bereavement counseling services. While grateful for the award, Principal Elise Simmons commented that it is SBHS that should be bestowing the award on HSB because “they are our hero.”  Simmons recounted how through the partnership, students, their fami lies, and staff have benefited from thousands of hours of support and care provided on an ongoing basis, including in the aftermath of student deaths, natural disasters, and other tragedies. Simmons also praised the dedication of SBHS’s counseling team, the “first responders” working with HSB and District staff.

The Staff Hero Award went to HSB’s Bereave ment Services staff. In accepting the award, Bereavement Services Manager Michael Cruse related how death, dying, and bereavement are ground zero for our shared humanity and how they produce great sorrow, upheaval, and renewal that transforms us. In picking up on the event’s theme, Cruse noted that what matters most to him and his team of counselors is serving clients and the community in this process.

Last year, HSB provided care to 2,686 people. Unlike other hospice organizations in town which are medical hospices, HSB is a volunteer hospice.

As such, it can serve anyone, regardless of diagno sis, treatment choices, or life-expectancy.  A wellendowed foundation, the S.B. Hospice Foundation funds about half of HSB’s annual budget of $4.3 million. HSB, with a commitment to providing all of its services free of charge, is dependent on the community for the remainder of its funding.

and photos by Gail Arnold

HSB CEO David Selberg and honoree S.B. Neighborhood Clinics CEO-CMO Dr. Charles Fenzi

Honorees Bereavement Services Manager Michael Cruse and S.B. High School Principal Elise Simmons

Randy VanderMey and Board Chair Dana VanderMey

CALM President and CEO Alana Walczak with HSB Boardmember, event speaker, and S.B. Rescue Mission President Rolf Geyling

Boardmembers Natasha Marston and Eryn Shugart

Tucked behind a manicured privacy hedge is this beautifully remodeled Mesa home. Positioned half way between Downtown and the Beach, this spacious house with pool is located on a corner lot, loaded with sunshine and privacy. Fully fenced front to back, fruit trees, mature landscaping, and expansive turf areas for the best of indoor/outdoor living. offers 3 bedrooms all ensuite baths, as well as a half bath.

Message From the President

BY BOB WALSMITH JR. - 2022 PRESIDENT - SANTA BARBARA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

HOW TO USE COMPARABLE SALES TO PRICE YOUR HOME

Before you put your home up for sale, understand how the right comparable sales help you and your agent find the perfect price.

How much can you sell your home for? Probably about as much as the neighbors got, if the neighbors sold their house in recent memory and their home was just like your home.

Knowing how much homes like yours, called comparable sales (or in real estate lingo, comps), sold for gives you the best idea of the current esti mated value of your home. The trick is finding sales that closely match yours.

What makes a good comparable sale?

Your best comparable sale is the same model as your house in the same subdivision—and it closed escrow last week. If you can’t find that, here are other factors that count:

Location: The closer to your house the better, but don’t just use any comparable sale within a mile radius. A good comparable sale is a house in your neighborhood, your subdivision, on the same type of street as your house, and in your school district.

Home type: Try to find comparable sales that are like

your home in style, construction material, square footage, number of bedrooms and baths, basement (having one and whether it’s finished), finishes, and yard size.

Amenities and upgrades: Is the kitchen new? Does the comparable sale house have full A/C? Is there crown molding, a deck, or a pool? Does your community have the same amenities (pool, workout room, walk ing trails, etc.) and homeowners association fees?

Date of sale: You may want to use a com parable sale from two years ago when the market was high, but that won’t fly. Most buyers use government-guaranteed mort gages, and those lending programs say comparable sales can be no older than 90 days.

Sales sweeteners: Did the comparable-sale sellers give the buyers down payment assistance, closing costs, or a free television? You must reduce the value of any compa rable sale to account for any deal sweeteners.

Agents can help adjust price based on insider insights

Even if you live in a subdivision, your home will always be different from your neighbors’. Evaluating those differ ences—like the fact that your home has one more bed room than the comparables or a basement office—is one

of the ways real estate agents add value.

An active agent has been inside a lot of homes in your neighborhood and knows all sorts of details about com parable sales. She has read the comments the selling agent put into the MLS, seen the ugly wallpaper, and heard what other REALTORS®, lenders, closing agents, and appraisers said about the comparable sale.

More ways to pick a home listing price

If you’re still having trouble picking out a listing price for your home, look at the current competition. Ask your real estate agent to be honest about your home and the other homes on the market (and then listen to her without taking the criticism personally).

Next, put your comparable sales into two piles: more expensive and less expensive. What makes your home more valuable than the cheaper comparable sales and less valuable than the pricier comparable sales?

Are foreclosures and short sales comparables?

If one or more of your comparable sales was a fore closed home or a short sale (a home that sold for less money than the owners owed on the mortgage), ask your real estate agent how to treat those comps.

These are basic rules to follow. Please consult a local a Realtor® and work with them to get the most amount of money for your home sale and to also make the process smooth and hassle-free.

Bob Walsmith Jr. is a

with

Hathaway HomeServices California Properties. During his work with the Santa Barbara Association of Realtors, Bob has

CORE Committee, Education Committee, been Chair of the Budget & Finance Committee, and the Multiple Listing Service Committee. He also is on the Board

Directors

of Santa Barbara. Bob

with his beautiful wife Julie. When not working, Bob enjoys playing golf, fine wine, fine dining, and walking

Bob Walsmith Jr.

The Battery Storage Challenge Is Being Solved

Usingelectricity rather than fossil fuels to power our world offers many pluses, especially since electricity is increasingly being produced from the sun, wind, ocean currents, and tides. Microgrids and sophisticated software monitoring power needs, and providing instantaneous switching, are making communities even

less dependent on fossil fuels for peak demand periods. Battery storage is the key component that will enable us to get to 100 percent clean electricity. One of the biggest obstacles in this trajectory is the limited, costly, and environmentally damaging mining of lithium, nickel, and cobalt all of which are used in the manufacture of batteries.

A lot of research is going into making batteries using other, more abundant mate rials with fewer of the draw backs of current batteries, namely, flammability and spiky dendrites. The spikes are caused when batteries are charged too quickly and result in shortening the bat tery’s life.

One international team is getting results using alu minum as one of the electrodes and sulfur as the other with a common salt as the electrolyte. The 230-degree Fahrenheit temperature required to melt the salt and run the battery can be generated inter nally by normal charging and discharging cycles charging from the sun during daylight and discharging after dark when electricity is needed. The scientists esti mate that the cost will be 12-16 percent of today’s lithium-ion batteries.

In Finland, a functioning sand battery seems to solve the problem of year-round green energy for heat. It works by heating sand (100 tonnes) in an insulated silo using electric-resistant heat produced from surplus wind and solar energy. The sand heats up to almost 1,000 degrees Fahren heit and maintains this temperature for months until demand and energy prices are high. When needed, air flows through a heat exchanger in the sand to extract the

heat for use in a district (neigh borhood) heating system or for industries that use a lot of heat like food and beverage process ing. The town of Kankaanpää is using the first commercial installation of a sand battery.

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a battery system with a non-toxic form of blue-green algae (Syn echocystis) that takes in solar energy by photosynthesis. They have used it to power a microprocessor of a computer for more than six months. It is biologically based, produces renewable energy, and multiplies naturally, making it easily scalable. The device does not require any inputs other than sunlight.

Another solution gaining traction is to produce hydrogen from excess renew able electricity and store it until electricity demand is high and renewable generation low.

These are a few of the storage inno vations that are likely to be part of the ensemble of processes that get us to our mid-century, carbon-neutrality goal.

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SALES

AREA SELLER

SANTA BARBARA LONG ROBERT

ORTIZ JUVENTINO EA

POWER KRISTINE EA

FUE ELIZABTH EA

KNISPEL LESTER EA

KAZUKO-SAN LLC

SCHUBERT SVEN EU

REQUENA MARIANO

FEROAH MICHAEL

ALMOND

MIRONOV

GEORGE

CLARK JORDAN

FELKAY THOMAS

MARINO ANTHONY

FLEWELL THOMAS EA

ABRAHAM MICHAEL

PRICE DATE ADDRESS

$1,285,000 9/02/22 1390 SYCAMORE CANYON RD

RIDLEY-TREE LESLIE EA $1,350,000 9/07/22 238 SANTA YNEZ CT

DRACHNIK KENNETH EA $1,120,000 9/09/22 1228 E QUINIENTOS ST

FARKAS ANDREW EU $1,800,000 9/02/22 916 ROBLE LN

DERSEL PROPERTIES LLC $4,889,000 9/09/22 2232 SANTA BARBARA ST

DAKOTA WEST REALTY LLC $3,725,000 9/01/22 1911 DE LA VINA ST

MATSON LARRY EA $2,690,000 9/09/22 9 E QUINTO ST

PATEL NEMISH EA $1,010,000 9/02/22 1608 CASTILLO ST

LOS AGUAJES SANTA BARBARA $2,500,000 9/02/22

NOURBAHA DARYUSH EU

AGUILERA JOSE

WILLIAS LORA

ANDERSON GENE

SOLOMON DANA

WEST MESA BLUFF LLC

$2,600,500 9/06/22

$1,950,000 9/06/22

$1,300,000 9/02/22

$1,379,000 9/01/22

LOS AGUAJES AVE

1234 PLAZA DEL MONTE

1418 ALMOND AVE

MARQUARD TER

29 TINKER WAY

$1,350,000 9/07/22 734 W PEDREGOSA ST

$2,615,000 9/06/22

1921 EL CAMINO DE LA LU

SHUBINSKI ROBERT EA $1,550,000 9/02/22 935 PALERMO DR

OLESON GRAHAM EU

$1,129,000 9/08/22

755 CALLE DE LOS AMIGO

This data is provided to The Santa Barbara Independent by an outside third-party source and represents a partial list of recorded residential sales in Santa Barbara County on the dates listed. While this information is public record The Santa Barbara Independent cannot guarantee the accuracy nor the completeness of this list.

Dennis Allen is chair of Allen Construction, an employee-owned company committed to building and operating sustainably. He also serves as chair of the Dean’s Council at the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management at UCSB and as a boardmember of the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.

by Dennis Allen

GOING GREEN

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The Ferguson Crest Estate was built by Fergie and her father in 2013. Through this home, Fergie helped her dad realize his dream of planting a vineyard and creating his own wine label that provided many years of memories for Fergie, her family, and those surrounding them. The spa-like estate, with stunning panoramic vistas encompassing The Santa Ynez Mountain Range and much of The Santa Ynez Valley, served as a retreat for family and friends.

This beautifully crafted custom estate features a 4-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom turn-key home, +/-5,456 square feet of single level living, and is perfectly sited on +/-6.27 acres. The temperature-controlled wine cellar has been home to a variety of wines created under the Ferguson Crest label including Syrah crafted from the vineyard situated on the property.

Large bi-fold doors offer a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. Generous wrap around patios surrounding the home offer ample space for entertaining or relaxing in an oversized spa near the fire pit and outdoor kitchen. Inside the home you will find two primary suites, one featuring a bar/kitchenette, an expansive great room, two full laundry facilities, numerous walk-in closets offering bountiful storage, and central air conditioning. The gourmet kitchen is a home-chef’s dream, featuring a 6-burner Wolf range with griddle and pot filler, a large island and walk-in pantry. Parking is abundant in one of the four garages as well as the various motor courts. Santa Ynez Valley luxury living at its best!

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