Santa Barbara, California’s warm climate, natural beauty, exciting attractions and friendly community make it a wonderful place to call home. For those who are interested in relocating to Santa Barbara, the real estate market is brimming with opportunities from care-free condominiums on the beach to bungalows tucked away in a quiet neighborhood to eye-catching luxury estates. Some of Santa Barbara’s most popular neighborhoods are Mission Canyon, Goleta, Montecito, Riviera, and Upper East Side. Mission Canyon is located near the Old Mission. Many of the homes and structures in the neighborhood are reminiscent of Santa Barbara’s Spanish beginnings and the rich history of the area adds romance and intrigue to the atmosphere of Mission Canyon. Homes in Mission Canyon range in price from $850,000 to $5,000,000. In the same price range is the family-friendly neighborhood of Goleta, located just west of Downtown Santa Barbara. Homes in Goleta are typically traditional in style, and are located among some of the area’s best elementary and secondary schools. Santa Barbara’s Montecito has been the area of choice for many elites, with its 8 square miles dotted with grand estates and hidden upscale neighborhoods. Homes in Montecito range from oceanfront condominiums, California cottages, large single family homes and sophisticated mansions. Single family homes in Montecito cost anywhere from $1.5 million to over $50,000,000, while condominiums in Montecito range in price from the mid $700,000s to almost $6 million for the most luxurious penthouses with gorgeous ocean views. The equally popular neighborhood of Riviera is situated between Montecito and Santa Barbara’s Old Mission, and is well-known for its unparalleled views of the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, as well as views of the rest of Santa Barbara itself. Because of this, homes in Riviera can cost anywhere between $1.5 million and $10,000,000. In contrast to these high profile areas, the neighborhood of Upper Eastside contains many of Santa Barbara’s older homes that can date back to the early years of the 20th century, especially Victorian-style homes. Upper Eastside is home to the popular Lobero Theatre, which was built in 1924. Homes in Upper Eastside typically range in price from $1 million to $9 million, and due to the area’s abundance of undeveloped land, Upper Eastside contains the most opportunities for custom homebuilding in Santa Barbara.

These are just a few of the neighborhoods you have to choose from when looking for homes in Santa Barbara. No matter what type of residence you want—a sleek, state-of-the-art condo or a cozy cottage on a private lot--the city’s real estate market has got you covered. Come and see for yourself why so many people have chosen to live in Santa Barbara, CA—“the American Riviera.”

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