Today’s
GOLETA NORTH
MONTECITO - LOWER VILLAGE
1-4 $1,500,000 455 Carlo Drive 4+/2 Be the first to enjoy the new kitchen! Freshly landscaped, new floors, paint inside/out. This house is in move-in condition
1-4 $2,595,000 525 Alston Rd 3/3 Come enjoy ocean and island views from this 3-bed | 3-bath single-level Montecito home!
Berkshire Hathaway Laura Cooper
Zia Group | eXp Realty California Alan Siebenaler 805-331-1776
805-729-4088
# 01308966
GOLETA NORTH
SAN ANTONIO CREEK
1-4 $2,185,000 810 Gravilla Drive 3/2.5 Duplex yet the floor plan works equally well with both units combined into a large single-family residence. Beautiful oak trees and ocean views.
1-3 $3,495,000 1138 Camino Del Rio 6/5.5 Transform this home into your dream estate! 5,000+ sq. ft. main residence that was custom built circa 1984 offering 6 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. Detached 2BD/1BA second residential unit.
Berkshire Hathaway Scott Williams
Mike Richardson, Realtors Kyle Richardson 805-680-3131
805-451-9300
# 00628741
GOLETA NORTH
# 01902531
SOLVANG
1-4 $1,875,000 4399 La Paloma Ave 3/2 Open your door to the world of breathtaking mountain views, without leaving home! This exquisitely remodeled cottage is in the Santa Barbara foothills. This home features a chef’s kit.
1-3 $1,975,000 1543 Viking Way 3/2.5 Tucked away on a private road high above the city of Solvang is a beautiful 3 bedroom home set on 1 acre surrounded by mature trees and privacy.
Coastal Properties Gary Goldberg
Village Properties Lindsey Drewes
805-455-8910
# #01172139
MESA
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# 01405400
805-245-1817
# 02121681
WEST SIDE
2-4 $659,000 1229 Rebecca Ln. 2/1.5 Desirable Mesa townhome w/remodeled kitchen & bathrooms, hillside views, carport.
1-4 $969,000 327 Ladera St. #1 3/2 Stunning 1415 sq ft condo in Woodside dev. Recent remodel. Exquisite tile, cabinetry & newer stainless st. appliances in the kitchen. Beautiful bathroom. Walking distance to the beach, DT SB, fine dining, pier & harbor.
Coast and Valley Properties Monica Lenches 805-689-1300
Coldwell Banker Svetlana Dayal
# 01081461
805-452-3407
# 02003811
How to plan a garage conversion
By Paul F. P. Pogue
either a moisture barrier or ceramic tile flooring. Ask your contractor about the ability of your HVAC system to handle another room. You might have to install a separate system. You will also need to decide if you want any sort of plumbing run into the new room and if you want to add a crawl space above the garage or other storage options. There’s also the garage door to consider. It can be left intact or converted into a wall. Talk to your contractor about your city’s building codes before starting the project. Municipal codes regulate anything from electrical outlet placement to window and door requirements. And often, garages are originally built to different codes from living areas. If you’re converting a garage to living space, you’ll need to meet numerous requirements to pull it off. Incidentally, all these changes might get in the way of actually keeping a car in there! But if you use up all the space and you still want to protect your car from the elements, the addition of a carport will take up minimal space on your driveway.
A garage renovation that transforms it into an additional room gives homeowners more space when they have limited options for expansion outside or their house doesn’t have a basement. Most often homeowners are looking at a plan to convert a garage into a bedroom or rec room. Conversely, you might just want to upgrade your storage or workspace. Whatever the case, many contractors now specialize in garage conversions and can help you bring your vision to life. Garage upgrades tend to improve your resale value as well, provided they’re not too specific. A hobby room dedicated to your favorite college team will make you very happy, but might limit your resale options more than a living suite would. Keep in mind you’ll have to make a significant investment to accomplish this. A garage remodel costs an average of $11,000. One possible garage remodeling option could be a Most jobs between $6,000 and $21,000, dedicated organization system for tools. and a big-ticket upgrade such as an in-law Ying Feng Johansson/Dreamstime/TNS suite will probably cost even more. You can also consider hiring a dedicated garage organizer if you want to make the best use of the space for traditional garage tasks such as hobbies, tool storage or car maintenance. What affects garage remodeling cost? The cost to convert a garage relies heavily on your intentions for the area. Size of the Tweet your home care questions with #AskAngi and garage, age of the house and the remodel purpose will all affect the final cost. we’ll try to answer them in a future column. A typical conversion includes adding insulation inside the drywall, rewiring, bring©2021 Ask Angi. Visit at angi.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. ing the floor level to the rest of the house and protecting the floor from moisture using
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