Live in Riviera

This enchanting 1929 Spanish-style residence captures picturesque mountain views and embodies Santa Barbara's signature architectural lineage. Offering three bedrooms, an office, two baths, and 2,018 square feet, this serene and private retreat balances refined living with easy access to beaches and Santa Barbara's many restaurants, theaters and shops. A classic sandstone stairway with wrought iron detailing leads to the gorgeous terracotta-tiled entry, welcoming you into the relaxed and tasteful interior. Archways, wood-beamed ceilings, plaster walls, wide-plank wood flooring, and thoughtfully placed niches lend depth, character, and a sense of quiet artistry throughout the home. The living room centers around a wood-burning fireplace with original tile detailing, framed by custombuilt-ins and expansive picture windows that showcase panoramic mountain vistas. A slate-tiled balcony extends the living space outdoors.The elegant dining room features leaded glass and wood casement windows, showcasing beautiful natural light and sweeping views.The kitchen blends modern simplicity with organic warmth, featuring custom flat-panel oak cabinetry, limestone countertops, high-end stainless-steel appliances and a generous island designed for gathering. A French door opens to a wonderful entertaining patio with built-in seating ideal for al fresco dining.The main level includes an office or guest bedroom, laundry, and a beautifully appointed bath with marble finishes and an arched walk-in shower with herringbone tile detailing.Upstairs, three tranquil bedrooms provide a peaceful retreat, including the primary bedroom with romantic views stretching across the city to the Riviera. A spacious bath with double vanity, marble counters, and tiled tub and a generous hall closet completes the upper level.Outdoors, sandstone walkways and terraced gardens unfold into a private oasis beneath a canopy of mature oaks and lush bird of paradise. Multiple lounging and dining areas--anchored by a stone firepit with built-in seating--offer a secluded setting to take in expansive city and mountain views.An oversized two-car garage, central air conditioning, integrated sound wiring, and meticulously preserved original details--including oak floors, solid wood doors, wrought iron accents, and casement and leaded glass windows --complete this rare offering, where heritage and modern refinement coexist in perfect harmony.

Privately situated on a cul-de-sac within the sought-after Forte Ranch community, this upper-level end unit offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a 2-car garage. Perched above the surrounding neighborhood, it enjoys partial ocean and island views in a setting that feels like a true escape. Vaulted ceilings and a thoughtfully designed floor plan create an inviting environment. The sunlit kitchen is well appointed and makes everyday living a pleasure. The open living and dining areas flow seamlessly to a large private patio. Additional highlights include an attached garage with interior access, a fireplace, water softener, and a spacious laundry room. Add in the community’s resort-style pool, spa, and beautifully maintained grounds, and you have an exceptional place to call home.

Oceanfront sanctuary where every day feels like a dream vacation. Elevated, private, and fabulously quiet, this soft contemporary retreat was designed by renowned architect Don Pedersen and built by esteemed builders Giffin & Crane. This move-in ready 4 bedroom / 3 bath residence offers front-row, panoramic views of the sparkling Pacific Ocean and breathtaking sunsets. Step inside and feel instantly inspired this light-filled home welcomes you with a warm, uplifting atmosphere, thanks to soaring beamed ceilings, an open-concept design, and an extraordinary abundance of natural light pouring in through skylights and expansive glass doors. Intelligently elevated architecture allows you to enjoy sweeping ocean vistas from the private, spacious living areas that overlook lush green space and endless blue water beyond. The European-inspired kitchen features stone countertops, high-end appliances, and seamless flow into the dramatic living and dining areas perfect for entertaining or simply soaking in the serenity of coastal living. Just outside, glass doors lead to two private sunlit terraces, ideally situated for watching dolphins and sailboats drift by, or pelicans gliding across the horizon. The ideal primary suite is a true retreat, complete with panoramic ocean views, a cozy fireplace, a spa-like bathroom with dual vanities, two generous walk-in closets, and a private covered terrace with skylight perfect for enjoying a quiet morning coffee while taking in the rhythmic sounds of the sea. Flexible interior space includes a media room, studio, home office, or potential kitchenette setup, offering even more opportunities to tailor the home to your lifestyle. Outside, a garden oasis awaits a private, beautifully landscaped yard with a BBQ area, mature fruit trees, vibrant exotic succulents, and a private deck. There's even potential to add a lawn or lap pool, enhancing both your lifestyle and long-term value. Additional highlights include soft bamboo wood flooring throughout, dual-pane windows, air conditioning, a separate garden entrance, beach gate access, a hot outdoor shower, two-car garage with storage, and EV charger. Perfectly situated along Shoreline Park, near Hope Ranch and just minutes to Montecito, this home offers direct access to one of Santa Barbara's most coveted beachside neighborhoods. Located in the celebrated Washington School District, it's ideal for families and beach lovers alike. Your world will be filled with daily ocean strolls, sunrises and sunsets, playful dolphin sightings, seasonal whale watching, and colorful boats passing by. Enjoy art shows, nearby restaurants, wineries, and live music in the Funk Zone. With close proximity to golf, shopping, the Santa Barbara Airport, and quick 101 access for easy trips to Los Angeles, this home combines beauty, ease, and unmatched coastal living. Play in the waves, stroll the beach, kayak, paddleboard, explore tidepools, visit the Yacht Club, or simply relax and soak in the sun this is where your happiest memories on the coast begin.

Nestled in a highly desirable Santa Barbara neighborhood, 4814 Payton Street offers a rare real estate opportunity priced at $2,490,000. This expansive 3,110-square-foot residence sits on a generous 0.29-acre lot, perfectly blending functional design with coastal California living. The standout feature of this property is its amazingly versatile floor plan, configuration for multi-generational living, or premium investment potential. The main home boasts four sun-drenched bedrooms and two full bathrooms, highlighted by an exceptionally large kitchen that serves as the heart of the home. Directly adjacent, a very large family room provides seamless indoor-outdoor flow with direct access to a private back garden filled with mature, producing fruit trees.Adding incredible value to the estate is an attached two-story rental unit complete with two bedrooms and one bathroom, creating immediate rental income or an ideal in-law suite. Sun-drenched interiors run throughout the entire property, which also features a spacious two-car garage and framing views of the majestic local mountains.The location offers a lifestyle of effortless convenience, boasting a 64 Walk Score due to its close proximity to the Turnpike Shopping Center and San Marcos High School. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the immediate access to the Obern Bike Trail, yielding an exceptional 93 Bike Score, as well as being just minutes away from pristine open spaces and More Mesa beach.

DEAL ALERT! - Just a 3-minute walk to Leadbetter Beach and perfectly positioned on the highly sought-after Santa Barbara Mesa, this beautifully remodeled 4BD/2BA coastal home is a dream come true for beach lovers or investors with 249K in gross income in 2025. With the Harbor, Shoreline Park, and SBCC all nearby, this property offers effortless access to the very best of the Mesa. Its strong rental history and coveted Washington School District location make it equally appealing to homeowners, investors, SBCC students, and families seeking the quintessential Santa Barbara beach lifestyle. Set on a 5,227 SF corner lot, the home has been thoughtfully reimagined with an airy open-concept floor plan and extensive upgrades, ncluding new bathrooms, a new electrical panel, air conditioning, a modern kitchen with new appliances, dual-pane windows and doors, and drought-tolerant landscaping. Sunlight fills the connected living, dining, and kitchen areas, creating an inviting setting for cooking, gathering, and entertaining after a day at the beach. Three well-appointed bedrooms offer comfort and privacy. The remodeled hallway bath features double vanities and a full bathtub, while the second bath showcases contemporary finishes and a boutique-hotel ambiance. The spacious and private backyard is a true sanctuary surrounded by lush foliage and designed for relaxation. Enjoy a 5-6 person jacuzzi spa, a cozy gas fire table, and multiple seating and dining areas ideal for warm Santa Barbara evenings. The fully fenced front yard, centered around a stunning jacaranda tree, provides security and peace of mind for children and pets. With the sand just steps away, downtown a quick 2-minute drive, and the Mesa's most beloved amenities all within reach, this home offers the ultimate in coastal ease and comfort. A true beach-lover's retreat with exceptional indoor/outdoor living and enduring rental appeal.

Floating above the Pacific with sweeping ocean-to-island views, this Montecito estate commands one of Pepper Hill's most breathtaking vantage points. Perched atop Montecito's coveted Pepper Hill enclave, this extraordinary estate commands sweeping panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Channel Islands, and Santa Ynez Mountains from one of the area's most elevated and private vantage points. Set on approximately 1.02 acres, the ~8,600-square-foot residence offers 7 bedrooms, 8 full baths, and 2 half baths, thoughtfully designed for both grand-scale entertaining and refined everyday living.Rich in history, the property occupies land once part of the original Pepper Hill estatedeveloped in 1916 by industrialist David Benton Jones and designed by renowned architect David Adler with landscape architect Edward H. Bennettimbuing the home with a rare sense of legacy and place. Today, the residence embraces Montecito's signature indoor-outdoor lifestyle, with expansive terraces, balconies, and entertaining spaces framing breathtaking ocean-to-mountain vistas, including views of Anacapa, Santa Cruz, and Santa Rosa Islands.The grounds are both whimsical and timeless, featuring a pond, water wheel, garden structures, and limestone patios embedded with ancient marine fossilssubtle reminders of the land's geological history. Positioned on decomposed granite terrain known for its natural stability, the property offers a unique blend of beauty and resilience.Located just minutes from Montecito's Upper and Lower Villages and in close proximity to Highway 101, Pepper Hill is one of the area's most exclusive hillside communities, defined by one-acre minimum parcels, architectural individuality, and limited turnover. As a rare offering within this storied enclave, the estate captures the essence of Montecito livingprivacy, history, and unparalleled coastal views.

Inside the gates of Riven Rock, the storied 1896 McCormick estate, this 2.53-acre property rests beneath a canopy of 200-year-old oaks. Rebuilt over 3 years, the original 1958 house was taken down to the earth. What stands today is a newly constructed single-level residence and detached guest house, designed to sit quietly within the landscape. Vaulted shiplap ceilings, blackened steel windows, Venetian plaster, Italian marble, brushed brass, white oak, and walls of glass open to the oak grove and gardens beyond. The grounds unfold with decomposed-granite paths, a natural-edge pool, sunken firepit beneath a century-old oak, chef's garden, fruit trees, and original stone bridges from the historic estate. Cold Spring School District. Moments to the Upper Village and Butterfly Beach.

A quietly elegant Montecito retreat set on 1.36 acres, this private compound offers a sense of openness, ease, and connection to its surroundings. Once home to Hollywood legend Jane Russell, the 3,678 sq ft main residence sits on a private road and has been thoughtfully updated for contemporary living while preserving its original warmth and character. The property lives like a small estate with pool and spa, pool house, outdoor sports court, built-in BBQ, pergolas, and a fruit orchard. A one-bedroom guest house and studio apartment above the garage offer flexible accommodations, all just minutes from beaches and the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club.