Santa Barbara Independent Real Estate 4/13/23

6 structures; ±33.27 acres • $4,795,000

Cammy Pinoli / Laura Drammer, 805.452.9725

LIC# 02074002 / 01209580

4BD/3BA • $3,275,000

4BD/3½BA; ±19.3 acres • $3,250,000

Laura Drammer / Nancy Kogevinas, 805.448.7500 / 805.450.6233

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Kevin Schmidtchen, 805.689.6877

LIC# 01316975

3BD/2BA • $2,995,000

Kit Peterson & Sue Irwin, 805.689.5535 / 805.705.6973

LIC# 02008932 / 01413354

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1128

LAGUNITAS, CARPINTERIA 4BD/3½BA • $1,750,000

Yolanda Van Wingerden, 805.570.4965

LIC# 01308141

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4086 E OAK TRAIL RD, SANTA YNEZ

2685 MEMORY LN, SANTA BARBARA

2930 BRAMADERO RD, LOS OLIVOS

43 SEAVIEW DR, MONTECITO

2510 SANTA BARBARA AVE, LOS OLIVOS

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CRISTAL CLARKE

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MARSHA KOTLYAR ESTATE GROUP

on the successful representation of the buyer at 1650 Miramesa Dr, Listed for $5,350,000, & the buyer at 1816 Gibraltar Rd, Listed for $3,800,000

MARSHA KOTLYAR ESTATE GROUP

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THE BARTRON GROUP

on the successful representation of the seller of 3281 Beach Club Rd, Listed for $8,500,000, & the seller at 1650 Miramesa Dr Listed for $5,350,000.

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JESSIE SESSIONS

on the successful representation of the buyer at 1208 Bel Air Dr, Listed for $4,425,000.

JESSIE SESSIONS

805.709.0904

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LIC 01937789

JOE RAMOS

on the successful representation of the seller at 3151 San Julian Rd, Listed for $3,250,000.

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on the successful representation of the seller at 3151 San Julian Rd, Listed for $3,200,000.

JOE RAMOS

805.680.6849

JoeRamos@bhhscal.com

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805.455.5409

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New Listing

2685 Memory Lane | Mission Canyon

4 Bed/3 Bath Residence | 2,144 Sq. Ft. | 1 Acre Lot

Gas Hot Tub | Panoramic Ocean & City Views | Roosevelt School

Custom designed and built 4 bed, 3 bath Craftsman home situated on a private lot, in a very quiet neighborhood with magnificent panoramic ocean, island and city views and soaring birds. 2,642 square feet: 2,144 very efficient interior square feet + 498 in the large single car garage with storage. The landscaping features cobblestone driveway; flagstone patio & walkways; lowmaintenance succulents and beautiful trees with drip irrigation; large natural gas hot tub and fenced-in orchard/pet yard.

Offered at $3,275,000

A Craftsman Home Amid the Stone Pines

The 400 East block of Anapamu Street is one of several blocks on this street that are lined with iconic Italian stone pines. According to an article in this paper by historian Michael Redmon, the pines on this block were planted in 1929. These trees are sometimes called Doremus stone pines because Dr. Augustus Boyd Doremus of the city’s Parks Commission promoted the planting of these trees.

A Home with a Graceful Design

The home at 420 East Anapamu was built about 1924 by Augustus R. Drexel. He owned a lime and cement company, so it’s not surprising that the home is accented with a graceful swoop of a concrete porch railing. The Historic Structures/Sites Report for the home was written by Fermina B. Murray, who noted, “The graceful design of the porch railing topped with overhang cap and the way it curves up to meet the columns also brings to mind elements of the Japanese architecture that the renowned Greene brothers and Bernard Maybeck adapted into their Craftsman designs.”

And Then Came the Quake

Drexel and his wife, Minnie, moved to Santa Barbara in 1919 a time when the post–World War I building boom was in full swing. He, apparently, felt that no quantity was too large or small for orders of lime or cement his ad read, “One sack or a train load.” And Drexel was in the right place at the right time to help rebuild Santa Barbara after the 1925 earthquake.

It’s probable that Drexel built this home. It was built

shortly before the earthquake and does not seem to have been affected by that event. Because of the 1906 earthquake that caused so much damage in San Francisco, most structures in Santa Barbara that were built after that date were built with earthquakes in mind. Most of the devastation in our downtown area occurred to older structures.

This home would have been in a busy area of the city after the quake because there was a large encampment of U.S. Marines on the grounds of Santa Barbara High School just a few blocks away. I asked historian Neal Graffy for a sneak peek about the Marines from his next book, The Great Santa Barbara Earthquake The Disaster That Built a City

Here goes: “At noon on Wednesday, July 1, 1925, 300 Marines left San Diego by train and arrived at the Santa Barbara station at 8:30 p.m. A fleet of trucks carried the rations and tents to the new Peabody Stadium at Santa

ADDRESS: 420 East Anapamu Street

Barbara High School, where ‘Marines in charge of the commissary department set up the officers’ quarters and commissary tents in the dark and then sent word to the station.’ To the delight of the public who had gathered to watch the proceedings, the marines ‘marched’ and ‘double-timed’ it up State Street to the stadium where the rest of the men had to set up their own pup tents. Within three hours of their arrival, they were out patrolling the streets.” Remember folks, you read it here first in this column.

A Very Good Sign

The Drexel family owned the house for 20 years. The next owners lived here for 60 years. Roy and Helen Wickstrum and their family lived in the home from 1944 to 2004. Roy was a physics teacher at of course Santa Barbara High School. The family liked the house just the way it was. Again, from Murray’s report, “It bodes well for the house that a family lived in it for over half a century without altering it.”

Paul and Mary Genis bought this home in 2018. They felt that their existing furniture was not compatible with this home’s Craftsman style, so they bought new furniture to match the home’s style. They asked local artist Judy Nilsen to stencil a period-appropriate floral border in the home’s main hallway. The Genises enjoy the home’s downtown location and the spacious wraparound porch, which is ideal for entertaining or just lounging and admiring the pine trees.

Please do not disturb the residents of 420 East Anapamu Street.

HELP WANTED!

If you own a home that you would like to see in my Great House Detective column, contact me through my website: betsyjgreen.com. I’m looking for homes built 1920 or earlier, in the central area of Santa Barbara.

THE GREAT HOUSE DETECTIVE

by Betsy J. Green

OLIVE AND GOLD, SANTA BARBARA HIGH SCHOOL, 1950

BETSY J. GREEN BETSY J. GREEN

911 VIA CAMPOBELLO, SANTA BARBARA CA 93111

5 BEDS | 2.5 BATHS | OFFERED AT $2,475,000 | WWW.911VIACAMPOBELLO.COM

This 2,271 square foot, single story, five bedroom home has been thoughtfully modernized and reimagined to perfection. The main living areas seamlessly flow together and open through new lanai doors that lead to the patio deck, pergola, gas fire pit and spa, inviting the outside in through a beautiful wall of windows for enjoying everyday living at its best. New surface finishes and upgrades include: flooring, custom built-ins, fireplace surround, barn door, quartz countertops, lighting fixtures, garage door, and new appliances including the refrigerator, oven, microwave, stove, washer, dryer and water heater. Newly painted inside and out. Other features include: air conditioning, water softener, dual-paned windows, finished garage, security system, and a Tesla charging station. The versatile landscape design offers a planted vegetable garden, fruit trees, new and established plantings, flagstone stepping stones and pathways. Palms and a majestic Magnolia tree compliment the circular driveway, which provides extra off-street parking. Public schools include Foothill Elementary, La Colina Jr. High School, and San Marcos High School. Via Campobello is located in the coveted Giorgi Park Association that includes a private community pool, park, basketball court, and play area, offering a wonderful lifestyle opportunity in a quaint rural neighborhood.

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One805 Presents Grants to First Responders

On March 29 at the Montecito Club, One805 pre sented about $240,000 in grants to first responder agencies throughout the county. This nonprofit, founded in the aftermath of the Thomas Fire and 1/9 Debris Flow, boasts an advisory board comprising all 11 first-responder chiefs in the county.

After the cocktail reception, two of the event cofounders, Richard Weston-Smith and Kirsten Caven dish Weston-Smith, welcomed the group of about 100 supporters, potential supporters, and first-responder chiefs. Kirsten related how the 1/9 Debris Flow made the One805 founders realize how dangerous first responder jobs are and motivated them to raise funds to support first-responder agencies throughout the county.

Presenting the awards was boardmember Barney Melekian, who last year stepped down as S.B. interim police chief and previously served as S.B. County under sheriff and as Pasadena acting fire chief and Pasadena acting city manager. Melekian explained that One805 originally was focused on equipment, but in the past couple of years, it has become apparent that providing mental wellness support for first responders and their families is absolutely critical. So, the largest check went to fund one year of counseling for all firefighters in the county and their families. A single, generous donor stepped forward to fund this commitment with a $144,000 donation.

The remainder of the grants were for equipment: $41,000 to the Guadalupe Fire and Police Departments for a generator, which the city previously lacked; $40,000 to the Sheriff’s Office for new dive masks, whose need was made apparent with the Conception dive boat disaster; $13,000 to the Santa Maria Police Department for masscasualty first aid kits; and $1,800 to the Santa Maria Fire Department for Rosetta Stone translation software to help EMTs in delivering services to the non-English-speaking community.

S.B. County Sheriff Bill Brown noted that he has worked in many jurisdictions, and he has never experienced the collaborative effort, camaraderie, and friendship that exists both between the members of the different public service agencies and among the executive leaders of the agencies in our county.

were part of the group that put on the Kick Ash Bash after the Thomas Fire and debris flow. Proceeds from that event, which featured Katy Perry, Kenny Loggins, Alan Parsons, and many other stars, funded three mobile command posts one each for the S.B. County Sheriff’s Office, the S.B. Police Department, and the county’s fire departments.

One805 founders then decided to support first responders on an ongoing basis, holding events to raise funds and to provide entertainment for first responders. No agency in the county, Brown noted, has an adequate budget to obtain some of the most important things it needs. Thanks to One805, he added, they have received some extraordinary equipment.

In praising the mental wellness services One805 now funds, Brown shared the axiom that “if the people who take care of other people are not taken care of, we are all going to be in trouble.” S.B. County Fire Chief Mark Hartwig emphasized the importance of culturally competent counseling, relating how when a member of his department needed counseling, he found little help with counselors provided by his insurance company. By contrast, the team retained by One805 has that cultural competency to assist first responders with their particular needs.

A separate nonprofit, 911 At Ease International, also

provides mental wellness services to first responders in Santa Barbara County.

Kirsten Cavendish Weston-Smith shared how One805 doesn’t do formal fundraisers, but rather, “we are all rock and roll,” denim and dancing, The next event is One805Live at Sunstone with Ed Roth and the Session Kings. An afternoon event at Sunstone Winery in Santa Ynez, it features six top musicians, including Andy Vargas, lead singer of Carlos Santana for the last 20 years. On September 22, Maroon 5 and others will perform at Kevin and Christine Costner’s oceanside estate in Summerland. Tickets for both events are on sale now.

SOCIETY MATTERS Text and photos by Gail Arnold

Boardmembers Teddy Cabugos, Catherine Remak, Richard Weston-Smith (cofounder and COO), Kirsten Cavendish Weston-Smith (cofounder, CEO, and chair), John Thyne (cofounder and CFO), and Barney Melekian

The Advisory Board: Santa Maria Police Chief Marc Schneider, S.B. County Sheriff Bill Brown, Montecito Fire Chief David Neels, Santa Maria Interim Fire Chief Bradley Dandridge, recently retired Montecito Fire Chief Kevin Taylor, S.B. County Fire Chief Mark Hartwig, S.B. City Fire Chief Chris Mailes, Guadalupe Police & Fire Chief Michael Cash, S.B. Police Chief Kelly Gordon, Lompoc Fire Chief Brian Fallon, and Lompoc Police Chief Kevin Martin

S.B. City Fire Chief Chris Mailes and S.B. County Fire Chief Mark Hartwig

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1231 East Valley Road, 4BD, 4.5BA, Sat 1-3 & Sun 12-3, $2,699,000, Epstein Partners/Keller Williams, Steve Epstein 805-689-9339, DRE#00994429

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Message From the President

BY TODD SHEA - 2023 PRESIDENT - SANTA BARBARA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

A POSITIVE OUTLOOK ON SHORT-TERM RENTALS

Short term rentals and the city of Santa Barbara have a love-hate relationship. Lately, the city has been looking at "cracking down" on those that are operating "illegally". There are many sides to this story, and I can understand and am aware of the arguments by those on both sides. Those that want them to stay and those that don't want them or only in particular areas. .

I think a clear, common sense city ordinance with some easy-to-follow rules, locations, perhaps a particular number of them available to be permitted, and a straightforward way for those to apply for them, makes a lot of sense. We are missing this now with a lot of confusion around them. This article explores some of the pros of short-term rentals;, those properties rented for under 30 days.

To state an obvious - but sometimes overlookedpoint in this conversation: Santa Barbara is a tourist town and a highly sought-after vacation destination known for its beautiful beaches, scenic coastline, and mild climate. In recent years, short-term or "Airbnb" rentals have become increasingly popular around the world. Just like many cities, Santa Barbara currently has a mix of hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, and shortterm rentals that co-exist to allow visitors to choose how they would like to stay while visiting this amazing area.

Short-term rentals offer visitors more affordable and often larger accommodation options compared to traditional hotels. Santa Barbara is known for its luxury hotels and resorts, which can be quite expensive, espe-

cially during peak tourist season. Airbnb rentals, on the other hand, provide a range of options to fit different budgets. Visitors can find everything from cozy apartments to spacious beachfront homes. Airbnb rentals also often offer more amenities than traditional hotels, such as full kitchens, laundry facilities, and outdoor spaces. This can help save on dining and entertainment, especially helpful for group travel.

Short-term rentals can help support the local economy. Many Airbnb hosts are local residents who rely on income from short-term rentals to supplement their income. By choosing to stay in an Airbnb rental, visitors are directly supporting these hosts and contributing to the local economy. Short-term rental owners "should be" paying the 12% TOT (Transient Occupancy Tax) to the city. This would be gladly paid for with clear ordinances by those wanting to run a short-term rental. Currently, many of the "illegal" shortterm rentals do not pay because they do not want to be known by the city. This additional income with clear guidelines would greatly help our city address bigger issues of homelessness, our downtown corridor, roads, drainage, and more. Plus, visitors who stay in Airbnb rentals are more likely to spend money at local restaurants, shops, and attractions, further boosting the local economy.

Lastly, in times of crisis or evacuationswhich have been more prevalent in the past number of years - short-term rentals offer our very own locals a place to go. As a REALTOR® with clients in evacuated areas, I helped find these locals homes to stay in with hotels booked solid by putting them in short-term rentals many times over the past few years. I was also proud to assist with housing for 12 out-of-the-area police officers through a client who has a house they rent short-term. These 12 police officers were here to assist our local officers during one of the heavy rain events a couple of months ago. The police officer who reached out to me said they would have nowhere else to stay and would be sleeping on the floor at the station. Instead, each stayed in a bed for 3 days, and the owner did not charge them anything.

Short-term rentals offer numerous benefits to locals, visitors, and to the city of Santa Barbara, including affordability, size, authenticity, local support, flexibility, convenience, and community connection. Whether traveling to Santa Barbara for a weekend getaway or an extended stay, Airbnb rentals provide a unique and personalized way to experience all the city has to offer. I hope the city can not just eliminate and "crackdown" on short-term rentals in the city, but instead, adopt a common sense, smart city ordinance to make these rentals an option in the city of Santa Barbara.

Todd Shea is the 2023 president of the Santa Barbara Association of Realtors (SBAOR). He is a California licensed real estate agent with the Zia Group powered by eXp Realty here in Santa Barbara. He has served on and chaired several committees within the SBAOR and served on its board of directors. Todd can be reached at 805.453.7730 and todd@ziagroup.com or message and follow @toddshearealtor on Instagram.

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JUST LISTED ~ 2822 BEN LOMOND DRIVE OFFERED AT $1,775,000 | 4B/4BA | 2,185 SQFT | 0.18 ACRES

Panoramic unobstructed Mountain views highlight this versatile and wonderful Mission Canyon home. Main house upstairs is a 3 b ed 2 bath single level that enjoys a large open living room and dining room (great room) with a wall of windows framing amazing mountain views. Downstairs via a separate entrance is an 800 sqft studio with living room with French doors, bedroom, makeshift kitchen and two bathrooms. The downstairs area also has interior access if preferred, but currently ideal for dual living. Other amenities include hardwood floors, huge entry skylight, pavered driveway, large outdoor decks, and patios, breakfast area off the kitchen, working fireplace and much more. .18-acre lot goes from Ben Lomond down to Vista Elevada (street to street). Very quiet and private yard with many specimen palms and a variety of fruit trees. Live here as a 4-bedroom 4 bath home or have a stunning view home with rental income.

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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.

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1547 Shoreline Drive Offered at $7,995,000

1553 Shoreline Drive Offered at $3,495,000

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.

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

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!

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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!

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EAST MESA! Located just 8 homes from Shoreline Park, this 3bed/2bath 1,600+ sq. ft. residence is resting on a very spacious 8,276 sq. ft. lot. If you have been waiting for the right property to come available in the extremely sought-after Marine Terrace enclave, this is the one! This property boasts a prime location just moments from the beach, offering an unbeatable lifestyle full of sun, sand, and sea. With its bright and airy interior this single-level property offers refinished hardwood floors, recessed lighting, fresh paint, and more. Enjoy energy efficiency and a very low utility cost with Tesla solar panels on the roof. There is direct access from the 413 sq. ft. 2-car garage into the house. Located in the “coastal zone” with vacation rental potential. Washington Elementary School District.

Very clean 2bed/2bath (easy modification to a 3 bedroom) single-level home with mountain and city views. Enjoy the Mesa lifestyle with vaulted ceilings, an updated kitchen, living room fireplace, and dual-pane windows/sliders. The 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 transformed into a paradise. There is plenty of room for lawn, fruit trees, jungle-gym, trampoline, and more. Towering over the backyard is a gorgeous oak tree providing wonderful shade over the deck. This home is located on a very quiet, tucked away cul-de-sac at the end of Kenwood Road. Attached 2-car garage with interior access.

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

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