Santa Barbara Independent Real Estate 9/21/23

1867 RINGSTED DR, SOLVANG

4BD/3BA; ±1.14 acres • $1,785,000

Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500

LIC# 01209580

88 SOMMER LN, GOLETA 3BD/2½BA • $1,195,000

Ali Evans, 805.980.8007

LIC# 01846603

7098 N SUNLAND AVE, VENTURA

4BD/2½BA • $995,000

Felipe Castañeda, 805.636.4410

LIC# 02103365

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320 DOGWOOD DR, BUELLTON

4BD/3BA + GH; ±.23 acre • $1,485,000

Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500

LIC# 01209580

1674 LAUREL AVE #1, SOLVANG

2BD/2½BA • $1,185,000

Laura Drammer / Cole Robbins, 805.448.7500 / 805.403.7735

LIC# 01209580 / 01910827

4025 STATE ST #46, SANTA BARBARA

3BD/2½BA • $649,000

Sara Guthrie, 805.570.1211 LIC# 01294545

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4281 E HIGHWAY

LOMPOC 3BD/2BA; ±12.26 acres • $1,925,000 Joe Ramos / Jaime Warm, 805.680.6849 LIC# 02192518 / 02040488

2221 JONATA ST, LOS OLIVOS 3BD/2½BA;±0.46 acres • $2,285,000 Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500 LIC# 01209580

914 NYSTED DR, SOLVANG 3BD/2BA;±0.69 acres • $1,499,000 Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500 LIC# 01209580

1930 ALAMO PINTADO RD, BALLARD 3BD/2BA; ±0.56 acres • $1,495,000 Nina Stormo, 805.729.4754 LIC# 01341678

2220 HILL HAVEN RD#A, SOLVANG ±1 acres • $875,000 Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500 LIC# 01209580

547 SERTOMA WY, BUELLTON 4BD/3BA • $885,000 Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500 LIC# 01209580

2213 KEENAN DR, LOS OLIVOS ±1.28 acres • $850,000 Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500 LIC# 01209580

001 SWEENEY RD, LOMPOC ±81 acres • $725,000 Jody Neal, 805.252.9267 LIC# 01995725

330 W HIGHWAY 246#109, BUELLTON 2BD/2BA • $250,000 Karin Aitken, 805.252.1205 LIC# 00882496

9278 HIGHWAY 101#48, LOS ALAMOS 3BD/2BA • $375,000 Bob Jennings, 805.570.0792 LIC# 01387186

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ArchitecTours Design Showcase

Just around the corner from Santa Barbara High School and the Bowl sits Johnson Court, a housing complex with both history and heart. Johnson Court is one of eight projects being showcased on October 7 as part of the 14th annual ArchitecTours, a selfguided tour and celebration of design and architecture, presented by the American Institute of Architects, Santa Barbara.

I had the pleasure of visiting Johnson Court last week with architect Detty Peikert of RRM Design Group. The 16-unit complex was built in 2020 as a collaboration between RRM and the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara.

Located at 813 East Carrillo Street, the property was generously offered to the Housing Authority in 2013 at low cost by the family of Vernon and Ann Johnson, with

the vision to create housing for homeless veterans to help honor Vernon Johnson’s military service.

Johnson Court is a long, lean two- and three-story building made up of 16 studio units. A central courtyard filled with picnic tables is an obvious gathering place, and I’m told that a Ping-Pong table and barbecue are often in use as well. A shared common room includes office space for a counselor from New Beginnings, who is on-site Monday through Friday to provide services for the 16 residents. A manager’s unit at the front of the property is staffed full-time as well. Johnson Court is a parking-restricted property, so residents cannot own cars. Bike storage is provided, and bus stops are nearby.

Original iterations of the site map show changes made throughout the design and approval process. “There’s obviously a great need for this type of housing,” said Peikert.

“What we were able to accomplish on the size of this property is a success, and it works nicely in the neighborhood.” The individual studios provide private space for each resident, while the central courtyard design encourages community and interaction.

In addition to Johnson Court, the tour includes four private residences, a senior housing project, and two commercial projects: Drift Hotel and S.B. Biergarten. ArchitecTours offers a behind-the-scenes look, background information, and the opportunity to meet and mingle with architects and other design professionals. The properties on this year’s tour were chosen in part because they characterize Santa Barbara’s indoor-outdoor lifestyle.

ArchitecTours is a self-guided in person tour on Saturday, October 7, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Participants will receive a brochure or download an app with maps, photos, and details of the projects. For tickets and more information, call (805) 966-4198 or visit aiasb.com

Johnson Court

Coastal Tree House

by Sarah Sinclair

MAKE MYSELF AT HOME

Drift Hotel Seaside Cottages

Oceanview Hillside Ranch

JIM BARTSCH

RILEY YAHR

ERIN FEINBLATT

929

CAÑON ROAD, SANTA BARBARA

3 BEDS | 6 BATHS

1.41± ACRES OFFERED AT $7,185,000

DORÉ & O’NEILL REAL ESTATE TEAM

805.947.0608

DOteam@villagesite.com

OwnSantaBarbara.com

DRE 01788156

A Classic 1925 Hacienda designed by renowned Architectural Designer A. B. Harmer & nestled on 1.3+ acres centrally located in the prestigious Hope Ranch community. This perfectly positioned home offers views overlooking mature oak trees and the Santa Ynez mountains painting a masterful backdrop for this timeless estate. Designed with casual sophistication and privacy with indoor and outdoor living spaces. The dwelling provides a grand-living room with high vaulted ceilings, large beams and French doors opening up to the U shape courtyard, solid oak and tiled floors, dinning room, large kitchen, family room, and a library alcove. Primary bedroom has a large office. 2 additional spacious en suite bedrooms and 5 fireplaces. Sandstone coping pool & jacuzzi and various fruit trees.

In addition there is a large detached media room with a full bath, office and a 2000-bottle custom built wine cellar room. 3-car garage and a 2 car carport. A sanctuary maintained to its truest integrity. Hope Ranch amenities include 32 miles of pastoral strolling and equestrian trails, private beach park with restrooms, private tennis courts and Hope Ranch Patrol.

805.689.5590 lylaclyne@villagesite.com DRE 01335689

105 W. DE LA GUERRA #B2 OFFERED AT $3,995,000

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

805.680.9060/805.455.7992 sjordano@villagesite.com DRE 01775462/02105209 127 LOUREYRO ROAD OFFERED AT $5,385,000

Doré & O’Neill Team

805.947.0608 info@ownsantabarbara.com DRE 01806890

624 LAS ALTURAS ROAD OFFERED AT $2,885,000

727 N. ALISOS STREET OFFERED AT $1,150,000 3980 VIA LUCERO #B OFFERED AT $875,000

Kim Hultgen

805.895.2067 kim@villagesite.com DRE 00898369

712 LADERA LANE OFFERED AT $2,395,000

5118 CONCORD PLACE OFFERED AT $1,549,000

945 WARD DRIVE #36 OFFERED AT $629,000

805.886.0999 gregg.leach@gmail.com DRE 01005773

2065 MISSION RIDGE ROAD OFFERED AT $6,000,000 2047 CHINO STREET OFFERED AT $1,399,000

805.868.7426 patsaraca@gmail.com DRE 01080801

48 OLIVE MILL ROAD OFFERED AT $2,995,000

621 LAS PERLAS DRIVE OFFERED AT $1,245,000

Pat Saraca

Susan Jordano and Simone Eurich

Lyla Clyne

Gregg Leach

Santa

Marina 3C, Slip ST-13

2 BR lBA OFFERED AT $4,900,000

Here, the anchor drops for the unique masterpiece, a four-year labor of love crafted by a father (engineer) and son (carpenter). The Thomas Jefferson, nestled in Santa Barbara Harbor, stands as a testament to meticulous attention. Municipal Code restrictions underscore its exclusivity and inherent value. Enjoy breathtaking ocean and mountain vistas, artisanal carpentry, oak floors, burlwood accents, and marble countertops. Revel in Graylite II windows, Viking/Fisher & Paykel appliances, a skylit indoor shower, and an outdoor rinse post-adventures. An interior roof deck offers endless views. With tinted glazing and versatile lighting, privacy is ensured. Nothing compares. Call for private appointments.

MONTECITO

NEW LISTING | LOS ALAMOS

NEW LISTING | SANTA BARBARA

Hedgerow Ranch-Style Home

4BD | 3BA | $7,250,000

315MalagaDr.com

DUSTY BAKER GROUP 805.220.4210

A Historic Landmark

.47+/- ACRES | $5,500,000

362Bell.com

BRADY GROUP 805.331.3053

Art on the Water

2BD | 1BA | MARINA 3, SLIP ST-13 | $4,900,000

FloatingHouseSB.com

PATRICIA RUBEN 323.333.3801

MONTECITO

Highly Coveted Location

.5+/- ACRES | $2,250,000

SAN ROQUE

Paradise in Santa Barbara

3BD | 2BA | $1,725,000

2747Miradero.com

SANDY LIPOWSKI 805.403.3844

2929Selwyn.com

DAVID MARCHETTI 805.637.4160

CARPINTERIA

196SantaElenaLn.com

JASON SIEMENS 805.455.1165

BALLARD

Polo Field Condo

2BD | 2BA | $1,550,000

3375Foothill.com

MARIE LARKIN 805.680.2525

Rare Opportunity, Ballard Gem

3BD | 2BA | $1,037,800

2533Baseline.com

SUMMER SMITH 805.284.6840

PATTY MURPHY 805.680.8571

Nothing compares to what’s next.

Your Mesa Realtors

Your Mesa Realtors

1427 Kenwood Road

1427 Kenwood Road

SANTA BARBARA DUPLEX!

San Ysidro at $3,250,000

Offered at $3,250,000

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.

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.

1547 Shoreline Drive Offered at $7,995,000

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 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 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.

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.

at $3,495,000

Unit #A is a 3bed/2.5bath approx. 1,334 sq. ft. unit with a spacious and private deck surrounded by mature trees. Unit #B is a 3bed/2bath approx. 1,100 sq. ft. unit with a large south-facing deck featuring ocean and city views. The property was just refreshed with new exterior paint, now boasting a clean and modern look. Unit #A has a 1-year lease through June of 2024 at $4,100/mo. Unit #B is currently vacant. There is a common laundry room on-site. 1 open parking space for unit #A and 2 open parking spaces for unit #B. Located just a few minutes from downtown Santa Barbara.

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!

OFFERED AT $998,500

OFFERED AT $998,500

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 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

Mike and Kyle Richardson Team@mrrealtors.com

Mike and Kyle Richardson Team@mrrealtors.com 805.963.1704

805.963.1704

www.mrrealtors.com

1553 Shoreline Drive Offered at $3,495,000

329 San Ysidro

1547 Shoreline Drive Offered at $7,995,000

1553 Shoreline Drive Offered

4 Beds | 4 Baths 2457sf |

Welcome to the best of all worlds! Discover your forever home nestled in the tranquil hills of Goleta, with outstanding views of tree tops, ocean, islands and mountains. Your own, private, top-of-the-world setting, yet less than 5 minutes from all amenities. This hidden gem is on the market for only the second time in 50 years and you’ll soon see why! Inside, you’ll find a redwood vaulted ceiling, adaptable ranch-style living space, floor to ceiling windows and views from all rooms. This is indoor/outdoor living at its finest. Outside you’ll enjoy an easy-to-maintain tropical paradise with an abundance of flowers, mature plants and fruit trees. The lower yard area has its own separate entrance and provides space for extra parking, RV, possible ADU, swimming pool... the choice is yours!

Sit back, relax, and watch the world go by on your own backdrop of the Pacific Ocean, Islands, and Goleta Valley. Astounding views welcome you home to casual elegance combined with classic country charm. This residence effortlessly combines the timeless beauty of vaulted wood ceilings, floor to ceiling sliding glass doors, retro walk-in wet bar, and the breathtaking backdrop of the Goleta Valley. Private indoor-outdoor and front and rear entertainment space provide year round enjoyment, further enhancing its allure. This property is perfect for grand entertaining, yet architected with an unexpectedly practical floorplan for everyday living. Offered at $2,995,000

And every day those priceless views of sunrise and sunset...

Successfully Representing Buyers and Sellers on the South Coast

ADAM MCKAIG

Realtor® | DRE# 01237501

Estates & Ranch Director

Direct: 805.452.6884

Adam.McKaig@Elliman.com

MELISSA BORDERS

Realtor® | DRE# 01909480

Estates Specialist

Direct: 805.453.0842

Melissa.Borders@Elliman.com

KIP GLOVER

Realtor® | DRE# 01449277

Sr Real Estate Specialist

Direct: 805.452-4423

Kip.Glover@Elliman.com

WILLIAM TURNER

Realtor® | DRE# 01909480

Estates Specialist

Direct: 805.708.3236

William.Turner@Elliman.com

www.AdamsAngels.Life

489 Reed Court

Wonderful University Village home that backs up to an expansive open space. Situated near Girsh Park and the beautiful, rugged beauty of the Ellwood Mesa, this updated three-bedroom, two-bathroom home offers spacious, single level living for the discerning buyer. Boasting a large living room with cathedral ceilings, a fireplace and an abundance of windows providing ample natural light and mountain views, as well as many recent upgrades including interior paint, the home also offers private outside space with multiple patio and planting areas. Convenient to shopping, restaurants, theaters, UCSB, butterflies, beaches, and proximate to all that Goleta has to offer. Life in the Goodland is waiting you!

Open Saturday from 11am-4pm & Sunday from 11am-4pm

489ReedCourt.com

Offered at $1,299,000

OPEN HOUSES

Goleta

426 Mills Way Unit D, 1BD, 1BA, Sun 1-3, $595,000, Berkshire

Hathaway HomeServices California

Properties, Felipe Saffie 805-7052431, DRE#01434616

301 Moreton Bay Lane #6, 2BD+den, 2BA, Sun 12-2, $689,000, Compass, Gail Pearl 805-637-9595, DRE#00712260

7628 Hollister Ave # 334, 2BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 2-4, $749,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Deborah Samuel 805-570-6680, DRE#02119798

100 Nectarine Ave, 1BD, 1BA, Sat 10-2, $1,150,000, Berkshire

Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Georgette Owens 805570-6138, DRE#02172408

88 Sommer Ln, 3BD, 2.5BA, Sun 2-4, $1,195,000, Berkshire Hathaway

HomeServices California Properties, Lauren Dulcich 805-365-0560, DRE#02073213

489 Reed Court, 3BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 11-4, $1,299,000, Epstein Partners/Keller Williams, Steve Epstein 805-689-9339, DRE#00994429

6838 Silkberry Ln, 4BD, 3BA, Sun 1-4, $1,595,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Joseph Stubbins 805 729-0778, DRE#01002182

169 San Federico Ave, 5BD, 3BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $1,785,000, Village Properties, Cindy Campbell 805570-4959, DRE#00691884

5634 Cielo Avenue, 4BD, 4BA, Sat & Sun 4-6, $2,995,000, Douglas Elliman Of California, Inc, William Turner 805-708-3236, DRE#01935111

San Roque

2732 Miradero Dr, 2BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $1,250,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, John Comin 805-6893078, DRE#00662357

2747 Miradero Drive, 3BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $1,725,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Sandy Lipowski 805-403-3844, DRE#01355215

3491 Foothill Road, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 1-4, $1,895,000, Sun Coast Real Estate, Chris Agnoli 805-895-0313, DRE#01132005

Mission Canyon

2929 Selwyn Circle, 3BD, 2.5BA, Sun 1-4, $2,300,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, David Marchetti 805-637-4160, DRE#02007487

Hope Ranch

929 Canon Road, 3BD, 6BA, Sat 2-4, $7,185,000, Village Properties, Doré & O’Neill Real Estate Team 805-947-0608, DRE#01806890 / #01788156

The Riviera

Saturday 9/23 & Sunday 9/24

823 Via Granada, 3BD, 3.5BA, Sat 2-4, $1,795,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Dusty Baker 805-570-0102, DRE#01908615

821 & 823 E Pedregosa St, 6BD, 6BA, Sun 2-4, $4,500,000, Village Properties, Julie Barnes 805-8959498, DRE#01107109

Santa Barbara

4025 State St Unit 46, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 11:30-1:30 & Sun 2-4, $629,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Sara Guthrie / Andi Ruhge 805-570-1211 / 805895-5862, DRE#01294545

408 De La Vina, 2 BD, 1.5 BA, Sun 2-4, $1,195,000, Compasas, Jennifer Berger 805-451-5484, DRE#01309181

2610 Hacienda Court, 3BD, 2.5BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $1,375,000, Coldwell Banker Realty, Jen Plana 805-8952112, DRE#01145049

3915 Calle Cita, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 2-4, $1,449,500, Sun Coast Real Estate, Kathryn Sweeney 805-3314100, DRE#01045080

821 Laguna St Unit C, 2BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 12-2, $1,585,000, Village Properties, Pam Shalhoob 805-8959190, DRE#02053975

620 Del Monte Ave, 5BD, 5BA, Sun 2-4, $1,595,000, Sun Coast Real Estate, Michael Agnoli 805-7220154, DRE#02193883

115 Romaine Dr, 3BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 2-4, $1,699,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Felipe Saffie / Michelle Madril 805-705-2431 / 805-4530927, DRE#01961707

3208 Laurel Canyon Rd., 2BD, 2BA, Sat 1-4 & Sun 12-3, $1,749,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Jason Anderson / Beth Goodman, Bartron Group 805-284-5234 / 805-4551909, DRE#02181545 / #00966870 / #01005021

2632 Clinton Terrace, 3BD, 1.5BA, Thur 10-1, Sat 1-4 & Sun 10-4, $1,849,000, Village Properties, Cimme Eordanidis / Elena Abel 805-722-8480, DRE#01745878

2329 Vista Del Campo, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 10-4 & Sun 10-3, $1,895,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Anaiya Mussolini / Madison Shaw / Katya Sheets 805-258-3252 / 385-427-2738 / 805-708-2323, DRE#02156916 / #02163692 / #02061444

3241 Lucinda Ln, 3BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 2-4, $2,400,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Marsha Kotlyar / Robert Kemp 805-565-4014 / 805-2596318, DRE#01426886 / #01246412

108 Northridge Rd, 3BD, 4BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $2,550,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Stefan Stojanovski 805570-0640, DRE#02112629

1725 San Andres St, 5BD, 4BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $2,650,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Georgette Owens / Rachel Brown 805-570-6138 / 805-570-7160, DRE#02172408 / #01950975

1086 Via Los Padres, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 1-4, $2,975,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Chase Enright 805-7084057, DRE#01800599

1002 La Senda, 5BD, 5BA, Sun 1-3, $3,595,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Dan Crawford 805-886-5764, DRE#01923245

4519 Auhay Dr., (2 homes, Cottage and Apt.), Almost 3/4 Acre, Sun 1-3:30, $4,500,000, Coldwell Banker Realty, Joanne Stoltz 805895-7322, DRE#00387433

Marina 3C Slip ST-13, 2BD, 1BA, Sat 12-3 & 5-8 & Sun 1-4, $4,900,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Patricia Ruben 323-3333801, DRE#01262286

Upper East

231 Constance Lane, 3BD, 2.5BA, Sat 12-3 & Sun 2-5, $2,895,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Thalia Kerstiens / Jennifer Gore 805-705-2693 / 805-705-1195, DRE#02180975

115 E Pedregosa Street, 4BD, 3BA, Sun 1-4, $3,295,000, Epstein Partners/Keller Williams, Kendrick Guehr 805-448-4185, DRE#01964065

Montecito

674 Oak Grove Dr, 4BD, 3BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $5,495,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Charlie Bogue / Shane Smith 805-837-4213 / 805-6790128, DRE#01209514 / #02072272

Summerland

2155 Ortega Hill Rd Unit Spc 19, 2BD, 2BA, Sun 1-3, $750,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Jason Anderson 805-284-5234, DRE#02181545

Carpinteria

3950 Via Real Unit 108, 2BD, 2BA, Sat 1-4, $475,000, Village Properties, Marcos Lazaro 805-6379121, DRE#01770439

2474 Varley St, 4BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $2,495,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Atanas Ivanov 805-8374213, DRE#02193507

Santa Ynez Valley

1672 Eucalyptus Dr Unit B, 2BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 11-1, $599,500, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Daulton Wolf 805-757-6797, DRE#02202805

530 Sertoma Way, 4BD, 4BA, Sat & Sun 12-2, $855,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Kelly Mahan Herrick 805-208-1451, DRE#01974836

547 Sertoma Way, 4BD, 3BA, Sat 11-1 & Sun 1-3, $885,000, Berkshire

Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Laura Drammer / Daulton Wolf 805-448-7500 / 805-757-6797, DRE#01209580 / #02202805

1674 Laurel Ave Unit 1, 2BD, 3BA, Sun 11-1, $1,185,000, Berkshire

Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Laura Drammer 805448-7500, DRE#01209580

320 Dogwood Dr, 4BD, 3BA, Sun 1-3, $1,485,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Ashlyn Rooney 805-245-5043, DRE#02206843

914 Nysted Dr, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 1-4, $1,499,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Yolanda Van Wingerden 805-5704965, DRE#01308141

1867 Ringsted Dr, 4BD, 3BA, Sun 2-4, $1,785,000, Berkshire

Hathaway HomeServices California

Properties, Laura Drammer 805448-7500, DRE#01209580

2221 Jonata St, 3BD, 3BA, Sat 2-4 & Sun 1-3, $2,285,000, Berkshire

Hathaway HomeServices California

Properties, Laura Drammer / Cammy Pinoli 805-448-7500 / 805-452-9725, DRE#01209580 / #02074002

2510 Santa Barbara Ave, 3BD, 3BA, Sat 2-4, $2,300,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Daulton Wolf 805-7576797, DRE#02202805

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Land Trust Hosts Picnic at the Preserve

On September 10, the Land Trust of Santa Barbara County hosted its first fundraiser, a picnic at its beautiful Arroyo Hondo Preserve on the Gaviota Coast. This nonprofit has protected about 32,000 acres of land in the county by acquiring land and conservation easements.

The event began with a midday reception featuring handson experience stations, including a peregrine falcon and a redtailed hawk from SweetHawk Falconry and a demonstration beehive and honey tasting from Santa Barbara Hives. After the program, docents led tours of the magnificent canyon.

For lunch, the 200 guests were seated comfortably under an enormous open-air tent, and after the meal and auction led by Geoff Green, guests learned from Executive Director Meredith Hendricks that the Gaviota Overlook Campaign has not only met but exceeded its goal, raising $3.5 million and enabling the expansion of the Arroyo Hondo Preserve through the purchase of 48 acres of adjacent land.

This, according to Hendricks, is the first new piece of conservation on the Gaviota Coast in 15 years. She thanked donors and elected officials present for protecting this land forever.

Hendricks alluded also to conservation of another whopping 25,000 acres on the coast, with details coming soon.

Hendricks thanked donors for their generous contributions, which have enabled the Land Trust to leverage state and federal government funding and accelerate conservation work. She assured donors that every dollar goes to direct action for new open space, habitat for local food systems, or recreation.

In thanking donors, Board Chair Joe Weiland emphasized the permanence of the Land Trust’s work. “Everything that is being done today is being done for a permanent cause it will always be preserved.”

In an interview, Hendricks explained that the $3.5 million raised for the Gaviota Overlook will enable the Land Trust to purchase the property, develop a trail system, and create an endowment for property management.

The Arroyo Hondo Preserve is open a couple of weekends a month to the general public and also hosts groups from local schools, nonprofits, and other entities. A funder-imposed deed restriction dictates that habitat management be prioritized, which limits public access, but the Land Trust seeks to maxi-

mize public access to the extent allowed.

In an interview, Weiland shared that the Gaviota Overlook purchase is great, but this success creates its own problem raising more funds to look after the new property along with all the existing ones, which will soon total 56,000 acres. This amount of acreage requires lots of staff time to monitor easements, ensuring that partners are abiding by the terms of the agreements. Projects like the Gaviota Overlook are easier to attract donors for, Weiland related, than the less exciting but necessary ongoing stewardship work associated with the easements.

Weiland is pleased that these days, more landowners are reaching out to the Land Trust, wanting to work with it, because the Land Trust has earned their trust through its track record. Trust, according to Weiland, is crucial for getting landowners to grant easements because of the perpetual nature of the partnerships they create between the landowner and the Land Trust.

Weiland, who has served the Land Trust for 20 years, was drawn to the organization because, he related, it attains a very positive net result without being confrontational. Having a conversation with willing landowners, according to Weiland, works out really well.

The Land Trust presently has 20 projects in the pipeline in various parts of the county. Hendricks is especially excited about a property in Orcutt that they are in “deep diligence” mode on, hoping to create a preserve for the Santa Maria Valley similar to Arroyo Hondo, but with more park-like features.

With funding from the state Sustainable Agriculture Lands Conservation (SALC) Program, the Land Trust has a handful of projects in the works for conservation easements on farm and ranch land that is at imminent risk of sprawl development. The focus is on areas of the county where there is a lot of pressure for development, but also really good soil.

Another set of projects revolves around protecting threatened or endangered species. With the majority of the county considered a biodiversity hot spot, there is a big need here. Deals can take years, even a decade to complete, according to Hendricks, necessitating individual donor support to sustain the Land Trust’s efforts and enable it to obtain public grants.

The Land Trust has started Land Trust Treks, a free program of guided local hikes. Info is on the website.

SOCIETY MATTERS Text and photos by Gail Arnold

Board President Joe Weiland and Executive Director Meredith Hendricks

Event Committee members Ginny Speirs, Tisha Ford, and Maria Schmidt

Jack Overall and Jon Clark

Eileen Schuler, Donor Engagement Manager Hilary Doubleday, and Carla Amussen

County Planning Commissioner Michael Cooney and Marni Cooney

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TEACHER’S FUND LAUNCHES 2023 SUPPLIES DRIVE

The non-profit Teacher’s Fund has launched its annual Supplies Drive with the goal of raising $75,000 to purchase educational supplies for Santa Barbara-area teachers and students.

This year’s fundraising drive launched Sept. 1 and runs through Oct. 19. Anyone interested in donating to the drive can do so at TFSuppliesDrive.com. Donors can contribute to specific items requested by teachers or submit a general donation. Common teacher wish list items include STEM supplies, learning toys, art supplies, electronics, and classroom furniture.

Alternatively, individuals and organizations can sponsor the supplies drive. Sponsorship levels start at $250 and include social media mentions and entries for the chance to win one of numerous prizes and other recognitions.

All proceeds from the fundraising campaign go to help kindergarten through 12th grade teachers at Santa Barbara-area schools, from Carpinteria through to the Santa Ynez Valley. So far, each year’s drive has surpassed expectations, with the 2022 drive bringing in over $85,000.

“We are so thankful for all the generous sup-

port from the community over the years. Their contributions make a real difference for our hard-working Santa Barbara teachers and their students,” said Brianna Johnson, a realtor for Village Properties and supplies drive committee member. “We’re optimistic that this year our wonderful community will once again step up and help us reach our fundraising goal.”

The Teacher’s Fund was created in 2002 by Renee Grubb, the owner of Village Properties, as a way for teachers to request much needed supplies for their classrooms. Since then, the Teacher’s Fund has donated more than $2 million to Santa Barbara-area schools. Over the years, as schools have faced increasing budget constraints, the Teacher’s Fund has stepped up its fundraising to provide ever greater support for teachers.

To donate to the Teacher’s Fund Supplies Drive, visit TFSuppliesDrive. com between now and October 19.

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Left to right: Brianna Johnson and Renee Grubb

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