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While yesterday’s new listing, 3511 Sea Ledge, is a charming house in good condition on a quiet street, today’s new listing, 3239 Cliff Drive, is not. In its favor: around a hundred feet of ocean frontage and a much lower price.

Plus: Another step backward for State Street; Montecito Association to discuss Olive Mill roundabout and the proposed helipad; an interesting take on the local real estate market.
Some recently listed properties that don’t quite warrant posts of their own, including a downtown bungalow compound; nine acres in Summerland heading to auction; a 1924 cottage near the Santa Barbara Bowl; and a $7.25 million Montecito house bought just six months ago.
Also newly reduced: California cottage a short walk from the beach; Tuscan-style villa with a crenellated tower; Montecito farmhouse with a lavender-filled front yard; 1929 house on Alameda Padre Serra.

When Drew Barrymore put 1270 Pepper Lane on the market in 2013, it was ready for a bit of TLC. The house got all that and more, from new owners who didn’t just renovate it—they polished it.
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Damn those ‘65 and ‘36 houses are pretty. — Andy
The Dutch Garden will continue with Chef Matt who has been there all along. It is NOT closing. — Bettye Jones
In a post, so went to La Paloma web page and there it is
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Thanks, updated the text. — Erik Torkells
Not sure it is significant, but 2760 Sycamore Canyon sold for 9M on 10/3/24 - maybe owners had a change of heart. — Mike
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