Santa Barbara is a city rich in history, natural beauty and quality of life. Located along the spectacular California coastline on a narrow shelf between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific coast, Santa Barbara is one of Southern California's premier destinations for visitors and residents alike. Highway 101 provides an especially scenic approach to the city and easy access to both Northern and Southern California.
Santa Barbara traces its history back to the earliest days of Spanish settlement in Upper California. In 1602, Spanish conquistador Sebastian Vizcaino sailed into Santa Barbara Bay and named it for the saint who held that birth date. Santa Barbara's heritage is evident in its many whitewashed, tile-roofed buildings and Spanish street names. Today, Santa Barbara offers a captivating blend of colorful history, distinctive architecture and the legendary Southern California lifestyle. Known all over the world for its exceptional beauty, Santa Barbara County boasts crystal-clear air, stunning scenery and glistening, palm-lined beaches.
Santa Barbara Real Estate Market: Price Range of Santa Barbara Houses for Sale
Santa Barbara housing styles and sizes are diverse enough to accommodate most any preference with many homes offering spectacular ocean views. An abundance of condominiums and townhouses are found in Santa Barbara, starting in the low-$400,000s and reaching up to $3 million and more for fabulous mountain and ocean views and recreational amenities that include a swimming pool, spa and tennis courts.
Single-family homes in Santa Barbara begin in the low-$500,000s for ranch and cape cod styles built as early as 1925 and range up to $30 million for incredible estates with acres of lawns, majestic oaks, palms, panoramic coastline views and a creek flowing through the property. Farms, land and lots also available in Santa Barbara.
"Larry Krogh : Your Real Estate Expert in Santa Barbara, California"
If you are ready to purchase a new home and want a private consultation, or are interested in selling your home, please call Larry today at 805-312-0512 or email Larry@generalpacific.net.
Larry Krogh: has been involved in real estate since he was 18 years old, buying and selling numerous properties on his own. Perhaps his passion for real estate stemmed from his father, a general contractor who taught him much about building and fixing up houses. Regardless, that knowledge has allowed Larry to specialize in new construction and property development in addition to working with all other types of residential real estate.
Adding to his broad market knowledge, Larry also has a background in finance, enabling him to educate his clients on all aspects of the business. Larry is a member of General Pacific Properties, a company committed to making real estate simple through special programs created for both buyers and sellers. As a Santa Barbara County native, Larry is well qualified to provide his clients with all they need to know about the communities, schools and businesses. For premier service, call Larry Krogh today and let his knowledge and experience help you find your piece of paradise.
Santa Barbara CA Real Estate for the week of January 23rd, 2012: homes priced around $1,304,944 compared to $1,282,586 the previous week, showing a increase of more than +2%. For Friday, January 27th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.89%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.22%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.43%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.69%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Santa Barbara CA. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures in Santa Barbara, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Santa Barbara to help you find the best home!