Santa Barbara Independent Real Estate 12/22/22

Ruth Ann Bowe

David M. Kim

Jeff Oien

Jackie Walters

Aaron Gilles

Your Mesa Realtors

privacy on this fabulous Montecito estate. Resting at the property is a charming Craftsman style home circa 1912. Today, it modern amenities, and still charm. Located in MUS.

Kenwood Road Very clean 2bed/2bath (easy modification to a 3 bedroom) single-level home with mountain and city views. Enjoy Mesa lifestyle with vaulted ceilings, an updated kitchen, living room fireplace, and dual-pane windows/sliders. kitchen features a stainless steel Viking stove and dishwasher. The second bedroom is over-sized, as it was previously two bedrooms. The spacious backyard features a large deck and natural landscaping. This backyard is ready to be formed into a paradise. There is plenty of room for lawn, fruit trees, jungle-gym, trampoline, and more. Towering the backyard is a gorgeous oak tree providing wonderful shade over the deck. This home is located on a very tucked away cul-de-sac at the end of Kenwood Road. Attached 2-car garage with interior access.

FIXER-UPPER IN SANTA BARBARA!

This home is in poor deferred condition throughout. Zoned R-2. Located less than 1 mile from East Beach. 3bed/1.5bath 1,050 sq. ft. mid-century house on a flat and usable ~5,000 sq. ft. lot. Renovate this back into a charming single-level cottage or build a new home plus an ADU. Nearby amenities include: Trader Joe’s, Sprouts Market, Habit Burger, La Super-Rica, Los Agave’s, and much more! Buyer to verify all zoning and building potential. This property is sold strictly AS-IS. Cash or hard money financing only.

Enjoy complete privacy on this fabulous ~1 acre Montecito estate. Resting at the center of this property is a charming 2,300+ sq. ft. Craftsman style home originally built circa 1912. Today, it features modern amenities, and still retains its rustic charm. Located in MUS.

Rare ocean front estate on the Mesa! This spectacular 4bed/4.5bath ultra-luxury property boasts ~5,100+ sq. ft. of living space resting on over 1/2 acre of prime California coastline. Enjoy unparalleled ocean views from every corner of this contemporary home. Must see in person!

Rare ocean front estate on the Mesa! This spectacular 4bed/4.5bath ultra-luxury property boasts ~5,100+ sq. ft. of living space resting on over 1/2 acre of prime California coastline. Enjoy unparalleled ocean views from every corner of this contemporary home. Must see in person!

1/2 acre ocean front lot! This is a once in a life time opportunity to purchase a vacant piece of ocean front property located in one of Santa Barbara’s most desirable neighborhoods. Build your dream home to the exact specifications that you desire. Panoramic ocean views! The Richardson Team

1/2 acre ocean front lot! This is a in a life time opportunity to purchase a vacant piece of ocean front property located in one of Santa Barbara’s desirable neighborhoods. Build dream home to the exact specifications that you desire. Panoramic ocean views! The Richardson Team

Mike and Kyle Richardson Team@mrrealtors.com 805.963.1704 www.mrrealtors.com

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Colors of the Year for 2023

Each fall, paint companies and interior design experts select their choices for Color of the Year, and these selections become a prediction of the colors that will influence home décor trends in the coming year. As someone who loves design and color, I eagerly await these announcements. More than just looking at pretty colors, I try to determine what these colors have in common. And more so, what do these colors say about today … and tomorrow?

While the selections for 2022 centered around earthy shades of green, 2023 is all about bold, rich colors, most of them in varying shades of pinkish-red. Think rosé, cranberries, and salsa!

In late September, SherwinWilliams selected Redend Point SW 9081, which, to me, felt like a natural continuation of the earthy tones so popular in current interior design trends. A blend of beige and blush, Redend Point has pink undertones, great

“People have been drawn to nature-inspired and earthy tones the past couple years, and this is something that will continue into 2023 and beyond,” says Sue Wadden, Director of Color Marketing at Sherwin-Williams. This soft shade may not be for everyone, but adding it to a powder room or nursery can make a welcoming statement.

Since Sherwin-Williams’ announcement, other major

paint and design companies followed suit with picks in an array of blushes, plums, and reds for their choices for color of the year.

Pantone chose Viva Magenta 18-1750, a bold pinkishred, calling it “an unconventional shade for an unconventional time.” The color is “inspired by the red of cochineal, one of the most precious dyes belonging to the natural dye family as well as one of the strongest and brightest the world has known,” said Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute.

Dunn-Edwards selected Terra Rosa, a rosy pink, while Benjamin Moore’s Raspberry Blush is a cheery, vibrant hue that pairs beautifully with blues. Better Homes & Gardens selected Canyon Ridge, a light pinkish-clay color that makes me want to visit the plains of the southwest.

“People are ready to bring color back into the home, taking a step outside their color comfort zones,” said Andrea Magno, Color Marketing and Development Director at Benjamin Moore, in a press release.

Perhaps my favorite selection is Graham & Brown’s Color of the Year 2023, Alizarin, self-described as “deep and moody yet refreshingly warm, this auburn red shade is made for creating inviting spaces. Named after the pigment derived from the Rubia plant species historically used as dye throughout the world, this rich red will take you on a journey to ancient and exotic lands.”

What inspired so many companies to pick a pinkish red for 2023? I’m guessing it has something to do with the fact that red is associated with courage, passion, heat, and love, and in today’s world, I’ll take an extra dose of sweet, spice, and everything nice! Happy New Year!

Christine S. Cowles is owner of Styled & Staged Santa Barbara, an interior design company specializing in short-term rental properties. She is a certified Short-Term Rental Stylist™, member of Santa Barbara Association of Realtors and Real Estate Staging Association, and a proud WEV graduate. She can be reached at info@styledandstagedsb.com.

THE STYLE SPECIALIST

COURTESY SHERWIN WILLIAMS

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1915 Garden Street

Upper Eastside Retreat

Turnkey home in the heart of the Upper East. This beautifully remodeled and updated single-level, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is situated on ±.27 acres that have been lovingly curated into a stunning Japanese garden/park. The extensive remodel includes new flooring and carpet, new windows, Wolf appliances, recessed lighting, Trex decking and updated bathrooms. The backyard has been transformed into a Zen garden that feels as though you have transported to an oasis with a stunning Bamboo grove, a foot bridge, and artfully manicured greenery. Entertain or relax on the large deck and in-deck spa and enjoy serene privacy while being just moments from Downtown Santa Barbara. Perfectly sited in the Upper Eastside near the Mission, Rose Gardens, Alice Keck Park, The Theatre district, art galleries, shopping, fine dining, and everything that Downtown Santa Barbara has to offer. Located in the coveted Roosevelt School Attendance Area.

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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SALES

AREA SELLER

BUELLTON MERZ BENJAMIN EA

CARPINTERIA SHEPARD PLACE LP

BREEE LAUREN EA

LEDIG PAUL EU

CHAPMAN RONALD EA

SIMPSON SHELLY

BUYER

BILAC JOHN EU

CCP ONE LP

FREDERICKSEN CYNTHIA EA

LEON EDUARDO

BRADEN DEXTER EA

GOLETA

REDWOOD HOLDINGS LLC

MERY OLGA EA

PADRON VICTORIA EA

LOMPOC

SCHMERZLER SETH EU

BRECKENRIDGE PROPERTY FUND

BROWN DUANE EU

MOODY CHELCIA

PARKER JEFFREY

MONTECITO

PRICE DATE ADDRESS

$1,650,000 12/09/22 1561 AALBORG CT

$41,885,000 12/06/22 1069 CASITAS PASS RD

$761,000 12/09/22 1006 PALMETTO WAY D

$799,000 12/06/22 6701 RINCON RD

$780,000 12/09/22 4515 CARPINTERIA AVE F

TWINE FRANCE $849,000 12/07/22 4515 CARPINTERIA AVE B

MACHUCA ELIDA EA

POWER DEANNA

WANG AUDREY EA

$1,087,000 12/09/22 696 ROSSMORE RD

$1,083,000 12/02/22 22 CALAVERAS AVE

$1,055,000 12/06/22 110 VALDEZ AVE

KALAYJIAN ARTHUR $300,000 12/09/22 215 S H ST

GUDINO MAIRA

$455,000 12/02/22 530 N F ST

KREINER FAMILY TRUST $482,000 12/05/22 413 N THIRD ST

GORDON CHRISTINE EA $432,500 12/07/22 416 N DAISY ST

GOMEZ FRANK EU $570,000 12/09/22 509 E BIRCH AVE

REYES DAVID SALCIDO JONATHAN EU $368,000 12/09/22 921 N L ST

KAM STEVEN EA

DESOTO COURTNEY EA

AREVALO MAGDALENA EA $350,000 12/08/22 72 VILLAGE CIRCLE DR

GREGORY NANCY EA

$8,287,000 12/06/22 2030 BIRNAM WOOD DR

SCHNEIDER NICHOLAS EA PORTER ALAN EA $9,500,000 12/02/22 1290 COAST VILLAGE RD

SPENCE CAROL EA BREEDLOVE GREGORY EU $3,500,000 12/09/22 1295 SPRING RD

KEST LYNDA EA MASON JEFFREY EA $6,400,000 12/06/22 840 IVY LN

MEURER RICHARD EU PLANN II PARTNERS LLC $17,500,000 12/02/22 1616 E MOUNTAIN DR

HARCOURT SCOTT EU

LOS OLIVOS YACOUB KERIM EU

SANTA BARBARA HARRIS RHONDA EA

PUNTA GORDA 1317 LLC

PERECAL MALKA EA

COUPER GRETA EA

WEISER RICK EU

EMPRESA REAL ALTA CALIFORNIA

MOTAGHEDI SOHRAB EA $5,825,000 12/06/22 502 PICACHO LN

BRYAN ROY EA $2,570,500 12/09/22 2697 SANTA BARBARA AVE

FHJ BUSINESS ENTERPRISES EA $4,227,000 12/02/22 201 S MILPAS ST

EMPRESA REAL ALTA CALIFORNIA $3,850,000 12/06/22 1317 PUNTA GORDA ST

DUPONT DIETER EU $2,225,000 12/07/22 133 EL CIELITO RD

SANDY POND LLC

$1,500,000 12/01/22 778 MISSION CANYON RD

BELL GRAHAM EU $1,950,000 12/02/22 2680 PUESTA DEL SOL

MAHBOOB RAY

$2,995,000 12/01/22 28 W PEDREGOSA ST

DIBLEY ROBERT EU PBJ&K LLC $3,210,000 12/01/22 1003 SANTA BARBARA ST A

FITZGERALD MICHAEL EA

FHJ BUSINESS ENTERPRISES EA $3,275,000 12/02/22 523 N MILPAS ST

DEXTER CAMERON EA BAISTROCCHI THOMAS EU $1,250,000 12/09/22 626 MEIGS RD

PETOTE JOHN MAMMEL NANCY EA $3,100,000 12/08/22 643 RICARDO AVE

KULIKOWSKI BRONISLAWA EA SB2 DESIGN LLC $1,844,500 12/01/22 1018 BELMONTE DR

JOHNSON DANITA EA

MORALES MARCUS EU

$1,708,000 12/01/22 2563 TREASURE DR 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.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

from our home to yours

LOOKING FORWARD to 2023

Wishing you a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season and New Year! We are very thankful for another great year in Santa Barbara. My daughter , Katie Spieler joined our team this year. Katie brings entrepreneurial skills, accounting insights (passed her CPA exam), marketing techniques, and youthful energy!

KATHY STRAND SPIELER

Thank you for being the best part of my job - it’s a joy to work with amazing people.

KATIE SPIELER 805-245-4582 KTSpieler@gmail.com

It is customary for the incoming president of the Santa Barbara Association of Realtors to write an article introducing himself/herself before the end of the year. Well, this year, we are going to be changing it up just a little bit.

I sent Todd Shea, the incoming 2023 SBAOR President a few questions for him to answer. Below are my questions and his answers.

What are you most looking forward to?

WITH THE 2023 SBAOR PRESIDENT

ing chances while not trying to bite off too much for my 1-year role, leaving it better than

I found it is the ultimate goal!

Do you have specific agenda items for your presidency?

Outside of continuing and highlighting this connection with our community. Working more with local charities, for example, Habitat for Humanity, to expand options beyond just financial and include REALTOR® workdays at their building sites. Utilizing our housing study to continue to be involved with all local governments and work toward enhanced homeownership opportunities and less onerous regulations. Then, of course, to support our members, new and experienced, at the local, state, and national levels.

keep its beautiful charm but allow our residents to move through the design, permitting, and building process more smoothly. Our SBAOR Staff, Board of Directors, and Committees are poised to react to anything outside of what we know now and shift focus if something unknown comes down the pipeline. We have a history of doing very well when these things happen.

Tell me a little about you outside of Real Estate?

Good Question, Bob. You have done a great job this year and I would like to build off of that and then pass it along to the amazing Michele Allyn in 2024, who will then lead our organization. Our association has been in good standing and has done an excellent job protecting homeowner rights and building goodwill in our community. I am most looking forward to continuing this and taking our impact and connection with our local community and local politics to the next level. All the while supporting our members and highlighting the amazing things they do. Our local Realtors do some incredible things outside of the already impactful role of helping families with the stability of home ownership, building wealth, and creating family legacies. I am proud to represent such a special area and the magic that is Santa Barbara. I am a super passionate and collaborative person. I take pride in being active instead of just reactive. Setting some goals and tak-

Do you have any concerns for next year?

tak

As we have seen in years past, you never know what is around the corner. However, we need to stay at the forefront of issues that could affect our clients at the state and national levels as we work with our elected officials and the California Association of Realtors (CAR), and the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Continuing to look at what is a housing supply crisis and working with the county and city on any options we have. Affordability and options for our over 15,000 people that commute into Santa Barbara County per day to work. Then look at our clunkier design review process to help our community

That is what it is all about. I strive to be an authentic and approachable guy. So if you see me around town or want to talk, say hi and reach out! I have an amazing wife, Melissa, and 2 teenage kids, Kennan and Caitlin, who go to Dos Pueblos High School. We are in a fun phase of life with both of them looking at colleges, getting licenses (Watch out, SB!), and first jobs. For fun, I coach indoor volleyball at a local club and high school, enjoy watching sports, surfing, and playing golf. Travel is the best, but you know you are in an amazing town when you come home from a fabulous vacation and enjoy being home just as much as on vacation! Anyone who lives here can relate!

Bob Walsmith Jr. is a native to Southern California and a Realtor® with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties. During his work with the Santa Barbara Association of Realtors, Bob has served on the CORE Committee, Education Committee, been Chair of the Budget & Finance Committee, and the Multiple Listing Service Committee. He also is on the Board of Directors of the Alpha Resource Center of Santa Barbara. Bob lives in Goleta with his beautiful wife Julie. When not working, Bob enjoys playing golf, fine wine, fine dining, and walking our beautiful coastline. Bob can be reached at 805.720.5362 and/or bob@bobwalsmithjr.com

Bob Walsmith Jr.

Todd Shea

Trees and Bushes for Food

Extreme storms, droughts, and intense heat waves are affecting food harvests across the planet. All indications are that these events will intensify and reduce future crop yields even more. Scientists are working to hybridize seeds to better withstand these impacts; an increasing number of farmers are moving away from monocrops, synthetic fertilizers, and pesticides and toward regenerative practices to create healthier, water-retaining soils.

Except as monocultures, food trees and shrubs are often overlooked as a lowimpact source of food. When combined, they create healthy diversity. The plants can be layered based on their verticality, with large trees sheltering smaller ones, interspersed with bushes, flowering plants, fungi, and sometimes vines, all for diverse food production. The goal is solar management selecting which plants receive the sun, for how long, and during which seasons. An example is Bird Friendly cer-

tified coffee. This certification means the coffee is 100 percent organic and shadegrown while ensuring preservation of bird habitat.

There are more than 70 species of perennial tree crops, ones that produce edible food year after year while sequestering atmospheric carbon in their leaves, stems, trunks, roots, and associated soils. Moreover, some of these grow well in hilly, rocky, and rain-deficient places, locations that otherwise would not be used to produce food.

We are familiar with many of these species: fruit and nut trees, berries, artichokes, coffee, asparagus, and grapes. Others, such as the moringa tree, are less known. Native to the rugged Himalayan foothills, the moringa has edible leaves containing 30 percent protein and all nine of the essential amino acids. They can be eaten fresh, cooked, or dried and ground into powder. The bark, flowers, seeds, and roots are also food. Another example is pongamia, a tropical tree that produces beans high in protein and oil content. Terviva, a California company, is planting these trees in many places in the U.S.

Regenerative agroforestry mimics natural ecosystems while creating self-sustaining financial and ecological returns.

In California, it is transforming many vineyards. Tres Sabores, a Napa winery, has been nurturing biodiversity in its dry-farmed vineyards for 25 years. Pomegranate, pear, and apple trees create windbreaks and habitat for pollinators. Birds and bats feast on vine-harming insects. Lavender, sage, and buckwheat protect the soil. Native oaks cover the close-by hills. As temperatures increase, trees provide end-of-day shade to allow grapes to recoup. Plant diversity facilitates healthy mycorrhizal networks below ground.

Productive trees, shrubs, and other woody plants are among the most effective natural agents of carbon sequestration. In addition to food, many such polycultures provide medicines, building materials, fuel, clothing fibers, and natural dyes. They provide abundant food, human and soil health, and, most importantly, a potent antidote to climate change. Regenerative agriculture, including agroforests, needs to become the norm since our all-inclusive food system produces 34 percent of global greenhouse-gas emissions.

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.

THE AWARD NO ONE “REALLY” WANTS TO WIN REAL ESTATE SCOOP

On Friday, December 2nd, at the annual S.B. Association of Realtors Installation luncheon, Gary Goldberg triumphed with the Howard Gates award. This award is the “acknowledgement of going the extra mile for your client by completing a difficult and complex transaction requiring extraordinary endurance, tenacity, diligence, patience and skill.” This is Gary’s second time winning the Howard Gates award; the first was in 2001.

The seller chose Gary Goldberg to handle this sale because Gary is also an attorney, albeit a non-practicing one. The seller said in the initial meeting that he did not expect the property to sell, but if it had any chance, he wanted someone who could “sift” through all the legalese. For instance, the adjoining property was in a multiyear lawsuit, which the owner won. This property is in the coastal zone and subject to the state Coastal Commission overview, being that it is blufftop, to make things even more complicated.

The property was on the market from September 2021 until July 2022, during a strong market. After at least 50 calls and/or showings, the property finally went into escrow. Gary coached both parties, walked them through every step of the process and made sure

they understood the importance of conforming to the agreement. The general understanding of the purchase price, and of the options regarding the sum of various deposits in the down payment was challenging due to onerous demands. The sale involved five renegotiations of the price, closing terms, and closing dates. In Gary’s real estate career of over 27 years, he says he had never experienced such a difficult transaction. What mattered most, nonetheless, was to reach the paramount goal - close the escrow - which it did.

During Gary’s acceptance speech, he explained that “this is the award no one really ever wants to win, and now I’ve done it twice.” He stated, “I prayed the first time I would never win the award again. It was the worst transaction of my career. Yet at the same time, it made me persevere. Through hard work and tenacity, I encouraged both my clients, which is the hardest part being a dual agent, to continue down the process to an end. In this case, the buyer was a lawyer, I’m a lawyer, and the seller had a lawyer, which made it even more complex during each renegotiation.”

Special shoutout and thanks to Martha McNair, Gary’s right hand, who is eternally grateful for all your help with this “dreadful” deal of a lifetime.

Gary Goldberg

by Dennis Allen