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Tag Archives: montecito celebrities

Celebrities Continue to Buy Up Montecito Real Estate

Santa Barbara BlogBy Wendy GraggMarch 13, 2021

While celebrities have always been fond of living in Santa Barbara, the pandemic has set celebrity buying into overdrive!  The widely publicized purchase of an Meghan & Harry’s Estate in Montecito for $14,650,000 in June 2020 set off a buying spree that is alive and well today, albeit with far fewer Estates to choose from.…

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Add to the Celebrity Montecito Real Estate Boom

Santa Barbara BlogBy Wendy GraggOctober 21, 2020

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom add to a fast growing celebrity list who are calling Montecito home:  Most recently Prince Harry & Meghan Markle, Ariana Grande, Maria Sharapova add to the celebrity ranks which include Oprah Winfrey, Kevin Costner, Gwyneth Paltrow, Drew Barrymore, Jeff Bridges, Ellen DeGeneres and many more. Fabulous weather year round, clean…

Maria Sharapova Add to the Celebrities Calling Santa Barbara Home

Santa Barbara BlogBy Wendy GraggOctober 20, 2020

Maria Sharapova just picked up a nearly 5 acre ranch with coastline views of the Pacific Ocean. Main residence, guest house, barn and private office that closed in October for $8,550,000.   Join the ranks & find your piece of Santa Barbara paradise… View My Exclusive Listings Call or text Wendy Gragg 805.453.3371  

Santa Barbara Real Estate Statistical Update ~ March 2021

Santa Barbara BlogBy Wendy GraggApril 16, 2021

Santa Barbara Real Estate Statistical Update ~ March 2021   Median and Average Sales Price at their Highest Ever! Please Note Covid Negatively Impacted the Market in March 2020 Single Family Homes Sold +71% ~ 156 in Mar 2021 vs. 91 in Mar 2020 Single Family Median Sales Price +54% ~ $2,052,500. in Mar 2021 vs. $1,330,000.…

Santa Barbara Real Estate Statistical Update ~ February 2021

Santa Barbara BlogBy Wendy GraggMarch 13, 2021

Santa Barbara Real Estate Statistical Update ~ February 2021 The Market is on Fire!   Single Family Homes Sold +20% ~ 110 in Feb 2021 vs. 92 in Feb 2020 Single Family Median Sales Price +61% ~ $1,914,000. in Feb 2021 vs. $1,189,500. in Feb 2020 Single Family Average Sales Price +62% ~ $2,831,259. in Feb 2021 vs.…

Santa Barbara Real Estate Statistical Update ~ January 2021

Santa Barbara BlogBy Wendy GraggFebruary 13, 2021

Santa Barbara Real Estate Statistical Update ~ January 2021 2021 Is Off to a Very Strong Start   Single Family Homes Sold +21% ~ 116 in Jan 2021 vs. 96 in Jan 2020 Single Family Median Sales Price +30% ~ $1,699,500. in Jan 2021 vs. $1,302,500. in Jan 2020 Single Family Average Sales Price +60% ~ $2,706,599. in…

Santa Barbara Real Estate Statistical Update December and Year End 2020

Santa Barbara BlogBy Wendy GraggJanuary 13, 2021

2020 Was An All Time High Record Breaking Year! Total Revenue +27% $4,142,544,870. in 2020 vs. $3,043,923,281. in 2019   Single Family Homes Sold +15% ~ 143 in Dec 2020 vs. 123 in Dec 2019 Single Family Median Sales Price +23% ~ $1,563,000. in Dec 2020 vs. $1,274,000. in Dec 2019 Single Family Average Sales Price +33% ~…

Santa Barbara Real Estate Statistical Update November 2020

Santa Barbara BlogBy Wendy GraggDecember 15, 2020

South Coast Snapshot… VERY STRONG DEMAND AND VERY LITTLE INVENTORY   Single Family Homes Sold +76% ~ 148 in Nov 2020 vs. 84 in Nov 2019 Single Family Median Sales Price +27% ~ $1,644,500. in Nov 2020 vs. $1,300,000. in Nov 2019 Single Family Average Sales Price +28% ~ $2,594,402. in Nov 2020 vs. $2,024,833. in Nov 2019…

Santa Barbara Real Estate Statistical Update October 2020

Santa Barbara BlogBy Wendy GraggNovember 16, 2020

South Coast Snapshot… ANOTHER RECORD BREAKING MONTH October Marks a Full Consecutive Year of Very Low Inventory RECORD HIGH SALES IN OCTOBER $63,250,000. ~ Rancho San Carlos in Montecito $49,000,000. ~ Celebrity Estate in Montecito $29,000,000. ~ Montecito Estate that Sold Twice this Year!   Single Family Homes Sold +68% ~ 183 in Oct 2020 vs.…

Rob Lowe Sells Montecito Estate for $44,500,000.

Santa Barbara BlogBy Wendy GraggOctober 8, 2020

Rob Lowe’s 10,000 square foot Oakview Estate on Picacho Lane in Montecito has sold for $44,500,000.   Nestled on 3.4 acres, the Estate features a main residence, pool cabana, tennis court and ocean views.  Rob Lowe is among many celebrities that call Montecito home.  They include Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Oprah Winfrey, Gwyneth Paltrrow, Jeff…

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