Here is the caravan of homes for sale in the Montecito Union School District, in Montecito, Carpinteria nad Summerland.   If you see something that you like, please contact me.  I can give you valuable informaiton on Montecito, Montecito Union School, and the other surrounding areas such as Carpinteria, Summerland and Santa Barbara.           Tour On 05/26/2010 Select Type MLS # Price Address Map Grid Beds Baths Comments Cross Street CO   10-1081 715,000 1250-2 CRAVENS LN D5  3   2.50   Great buy if you have luxury condo buyers ,,,, Great home Great Environment Via Real 05/26/2010 10:00 to 12:00.   + Add Notes CO   10-403 627,500 4455 CARPINTERIA G AVE E6  3   2.50   NOTE TIME! New Price! 3bd/2.5ba., beautiful Carp, Beach, Ocean Views, patio, garage. Bring clients! Carpinteria Avenue ... 05/25/2010

  This is the caravan of Montecito Homes for Sale for Wednesday, May 19, 2010.  If you see something and would like more information, please contact me.  Kathleen Barnato  805.570.3366 cell/text Tour On 05/19/2010 Select Type MLS # Price Address Map Grid Beds Baths Comments Cross Street HE   10-1774 970,000 1302 Trieste Lane E6  3   2.50   First Open! remodel, w/ custom details, 3125 sq ft, lovely gardens, great for entertaining! Cookies! Venice 05/19/2010 10:00 to 01:00.   + Add Notes HE   10-1574 729,000 1310 SANTA MONICA RD E6  3   3   Note time. Stunning new remodel, best house on so coast for money. Venice Lane 05/19/2010 10:30 to 01:30.   + Add Notes HE   10-1701 715,000 1370 STERLING AVE G6  3   2   New listing! Chic & stylish beautifully done home w/gorgeous outdoor kitchen, spa... 05/18/2010

  Just sold:  $5,644,000.  Exclusive 5 acre Ortega Ranch property with breathtaking unobstructed ocean views. Green and Green inspired and designed by Tom Kress. Main house has four bedrooms all en suite. There is a large den and a second full kitchen for entertaining. Separate one bedroom guest house with private lawn. Solar heated pool and hot tub with water fall, outdoor kitchen, heated patio and bocce court. Ortega Ranch is located on Ortega Ridge Road, on the south east side of Montecito, near Summerland, California.    This home was originally priced at $5,900,000 and was on the market for a little less than 3 months. 05/12/2010

Another multi-million dollar sale has been reported in the Montecito Luxury Home Market.    This property is located in a highly-sought Ennisbrook enclave in the Montecito Union School District.  This recently built, exceptional home has  both quality and style.   Mediterranean Old World Italian tradition. Refined details including rich panelling and millwork, ironwork and stonework. Expansive Pool terrace featuring BBQ, Pool House/Guest House, lovely Gardens, Koi Pond, 5-car garages, and a detached Guest Suite, Gated entrance & separate gated rear motorcourt. Ennisbrook includes a clubhouse w/tennis, pool and a guard gate. Priced originally at $12,500,000, the reported sales price for this Montecito luxury estate was $10,300,000. For more information on this property, or others in the ... 05/12/2010

  Here is the Caravan of Homes for Sale in Montecito, beachfront and Santa Barbara area, Wednesday, May 12, 2010.  If you see something you like, please contact me!  Tour On 05/12/2010 Select Type MLS # Price Address Map Grid Beds Baths Comments Cross Street HE   10-1170 1,049,000 6890 SHEPARD MESA RD M8  3   3   Check out the Views!!! Note Time. Casitas Pass 05/12/2010 10:00 to 12:00.   + Add Notes HE   09-3505 1,850,000 1217 Cima Linda Q11  3   3   Back on market at new price of $1,850,000. Please re-visit! Views, privacy & function! Alston Rd 05/12/2010 10:00 to 12:30.   + Add Notes HE   10-1572 3,450,000 735 ASHLEY RD R10  3   3     Sycamore Canyon 05/12/2010 10:00 to 01:00.   + Add Notes HE   10-714 2,850,000 214 EUCALYPTUS HILL DR R11  5   4   Great new price of $2,850,000 ! Beaut... 05/11/2010

There's a brilliant and breathtaking property on the market in Montecito, Santa Barbara County, California. (Yes, the same Montecito where Oprah has her famous $50 Million home and where former Vice President Al Gore recently purchased a $9 Million Mansion). Well-known Los Angeles designer, builder and Realtor - Steve Hermann of Steve Hermann Design - has listed what must be his biggest masterpiece to date: The Glass Pavilion, a 15,000 sq ft home set on 3.5 acres.  As per the listing website, this is "An almost entirely glass home ... it allows the occupants to be comfortably inside while completely enveloped within nature". The listing site, however, does not provide details of the accommodation or living spaces. An extraordinary feature of the home is the art gallery, which can also d... 05/06/2010

Here is the Caravan of Homes for Sale in Montecito, beachfront and Santa Barbara area, Wednesday, May 5, 2010.    If you see something you like, please contact me - Kathleen Barnato, 805.570.3366     Tour From 5/5/2010 To 5/5/2010 Tour On 05/05/2010 Select Type MLS # Price Address Map Grid Beds Baths Comments Cross Street HE   10-1567 4,900,000 849 Sand Point RD C6  2   2.50   Best Beach Buy! Exceptional sand, beach & privacy. New approved plans 2 remodel-expand. Priced 2Sell Santa Claus Ln. 05/05/2010 10:00 to 01:00.   HE   10-965 715,000 1250-2 CRAVENS LN D5  3   2.50   Note time / motivated / lots of interest, let's do a deal Via Real 05/05/2010 10:30 to 12:30.   HE   10-1574 729,000 1310 SANTA MONICA RD E6  3   3   Danny's famous carnitas till two! Hidden gem, stunningly remodeled w... 05/04/2010

Here is the Caravan of Homes for Sale in Montecito, beachfront and Santa Barbara area, Wednesday, April 28, 2010.  If you see something you like, please contact me!  Kathleen Barnato        Tour On 04/28/2010 Select Type MLS # Price Address Map Grid Beds Baths Comments Cross Street   HE   10-965 715,000 1250-2 CRAVENS LN D5  3   2.50   1600+ sq.ft and beautiful style / clients OK / 3bd2.5bath / note time Via Real 04/28/2010 10:00 to 12:00.   HE   10-924 670,000 5148 CAMBRIDGE LN H6  2   2   What a cutie in Seacoast Village! Raffle for Sly's - come on down! Best location too! NOTE TIME! Seacoast/Foothill 04/28/2010 11:00 to 01:00.     HE   10-1413 849,000 5566 CALLE OCHO H8  2   2   First Open New Listing! Charming 1950's home in beach area location! refreshments served. Concha Loma 04/2... 04/27/2010

Monteciton Union School's Principal, Kris Bergstrom, was "released" from her contract in March of this year, pending MUS decision on restructuring and finding a new Superintendent. This release, and the way it was handled, has caused great concern among parents of of the highly-sought Montecito Union School.    In April, the MUS board decided to eliminate the position of principal in "favor of two newly-crafted administrative posts:  chief academic officer, in charge of academics, and dean of studens, who focuses on non-curriculum duties." Hoping to balance administrative responsibilities, the board made this decision after a recommendation from the School Services of California company which was hired as a consultant last November.  The current Montecito Union School Superintendent, Di... 04/21/2010

Here is the Montecito Caravan of Homes for Sale for Wednesday, April 21, 2010.  If you see something you like, please contact me!  Tour On 04/21/2010 Select Type MLS # Price Address Map Grid Beds Baths Comments Cross Street CO   10-1281 699,000 3375 FOOTHILL 331 RD A3  2   2   COME ENJOY THE VIEWS AND A LITE LUNCH FROM FRESCO Nidever 04/21/2010 10:00 to 01:00.   HE   09-481 1,950,000 3912 FOOTHILL RD D4  3   3   NOTE TIME! Luxurious Country Estate-Fully restored 1 acre with Gourmet Kitchen Cravens Lane 04/21/2010 11:00 to 01:00.   HE   10-965 715,000 1250-2 CRAVENS LN D5  3   2.50   Luxury Townhome 3 bed/2.5bath and lots light / space / lg. balcony / pool &spa Note Time Via Real 04/21/2010 10:00 to 12:00.   MF   10-530 99,000 6180 Via Real 65 J9  2   2   PREVIEW ALL DAY! PRICE REDUCED B... 04/20/2010

Cold Spring School in Montecito was been named a California Distinguished School 2010.  With fewer than 500 in the State of California receiving this special recognition, we are very proud of our local elementary schools in the Santa Barbara and Montecito area!  Other schools recognized in the Santa Barbara area are Peabody Charter School and Santa Barbara Community Academy, both in Santa Barbara, and Aliso Elementary, in Carpinteria.  Jack O'Connell, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, said, "These schools have persevered despite state budget cutbacks that have cut deeply into the budgets of local school districts.  I encourage educators throughout our state to review the signature practices that distinguished schools are using to improve student achievement." An updated databa... 04/20/2010

Here is the caravan of homes for sale in Montecito and Santa Barbara area for Wednesday, April 14, 2010.  If you see something you like, please call me! Tour On 04/14/2010 Select Type MLS # Price Address Map Grid Beds Baths Comments Cross Street   CO   10-1281 699,000 3375 FOOTHILL 331 RD A3  2   2   Newly Offered! Spectacular Top Floor End Unit w/Ocean Views. Stunning Remodel and Priced to sell! Nidever 04/14/2010 10:00 to 01:00.     HE   10-439 659,000 1474 ANITA ST G6  3   2   New Price & Newly Staged! Come see this 1,900 sq ft home on quiet cul-de-sac with new roof & More. El Carro 04/14/2010 10:00 to 01:00.     HE   10-1170 1,049,000 6890 SHEPARD MESA RD M8  3   3   Second Open. Check out the big views and private location! Casitas Pass 04/14/2010 10:00 to 01:00.     HE   10-1241 3... 04/13/2010

  Here is the caravan for Wednesday April 7, 2010, for the Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria areas - homes, condos and estates for sale.  If you see anything you like, please contact me!    Tour From 4/7/2010 To 4/7/2010       Tour On 04/07/2010 Select Type MLS # Price Address Map Grid Beds Baths Comments Cross Street HE   10-1206 710,000 1480 LA PALOMA ST F6  4   3   New Listing - Remodeled - 2nd story additionFirst Open 4 bedroom 3 bath on quiet cul-de-sac El Carro Lane 04/07/2010 10:00 to 01:00.   CO   10-1188 578,000 4501 CARPINTERIA B AVE F6  3   2.50   NEW LISTING - Note Time. Immaculate 3/2.5 Townhouse less than 1 mile to Dwntn and Beach w/garage. Reynolds 04/07/2010 10:45 to 01:00.   CO   09-3876 499,000 4692 Carpinteria 30 Ave. F6  3   2   NOTE TIME - 11-1pm ~ 3bd/2.5 ba Vi... 04/07/2010

  Here is the Caravan for Wednesday, march, 31, 2010, for Montecito, California.  Other cities are Summerland and Carpinteria.  If you see something you like, please let me know! Tour On 03/31/2010 Select Type MLS # Price Address Map Grid Beds Baths Comments Cross Street HE   10-965 715,000 1250-2 CRAVENS LN D5  3   2.50   2nd Broker Open 3 bed 2.5 baths at a great price ... Excellent condition Clients welcomed Via Real 03/31/2010 10:00 to 01:00.   CO   10-1095 555,000 4246 CARPINTERIA 3 AVE E6  3   2.50   FIRST OPEN! Fireplace LR, cathedral ceiling MBR, mountain vws from bdr2, peek of ocean. Santa Monica 03/31/2010 10:00 to 01:00.   HE   10-348 674,900 1234 Cramer Cir F6  4   3   LB VAC! Reduced $75,000 can qualify FHA financing. 2 story Spanish -style, open living room. 2 unit Via Rea... 03/31/2010

  Here is the caravan of open homes for Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria for Wednesday, March 14, 2010.  If you see something you like, or wish more information, please contact me.  Kathleen Barnato, 805.570.3366 cell/text Select Type MLS # Price Address Map Grid Beds Baths Comments Cross Street HE   09-481 1,950,000 3912 FOOTHILL RD D4  3   3   Note Time! Price Reduction - Fully Restored -Luxurious Finishes on 1 acre. Cravens Lane 03/24/2010 11:00 to 01:00.   HE   10-965 715,000 1250-2 CRAVENS LN D5  3   2.50   1st Open 3bed 2.5 bath price says these sellers are ready willing and able to sell ! Clients welcome Via Real 03/24/2010 10:00 to 01:00.   CO   10-403 649,000 4455 CARPINTERIA G AVE E6  3   2.50   Spectacular 3bd/2.5ba townhome.Walk to beach, ocean views.Trader Joe's cert. ... 03/24/2010

 Tour On 03/17/2010  If you see something and wish more information, please contact me - Kathleen Barnato, 804.570.3366   cell/text! Select Type MLS # Price Address Map Grid Beds Baths Comments Cross Street   LR   10-70 2,895,000 8310 BATES RD L11      Incredible ocean island views from this buildable ag zoned lot. Stop by for a Los Arroyos gift cert. Rincon Point Rd 03/17/2010 10:00 to 12:00.     HE   10-895 1,995,000 6960 GOBERNADOR CANYON RD N6  4   4   Lunch and Guacamole! New Construction French Country manor on 4.3 acre avocado ranch. Forested creek Casitas Pass 03/17/2010 10:00 to 01:00.     HE   10-935 1,500,000 7095 SHEPARD MESA Road N8  4   3   1st Open: VIEWS!! Beautifully remodeled 3/2+guest suite+ secluded guest hm 1.89 acres LUNCH!! Casitas Pass 03/17/2010 10:00 to 01:00. ... 03/17/2010

Here is the Caravan for Montecito Summerland and Carpinteria.    These are luxury homes, estate properties, condos, and land.  If you see anything you like, please call me!   Kathleen Barnato, CRS, 1170 Coast Village road, Montecito, CA 93108   805.570.3366 cell/text   HE 09-3989 1,345,000 814 SUMMIT RD R11 4 3 $170,000 below appraisal! Ocean Vu! 2,671 sq ft, secluded. 42 ac. Great for home office/dual living Alston Road 03/10/2010 10:00 to 12:00. 3,400,000 925 ALSTON RD R11 5 4 1st Open. 1 level, Med.ocean views 5+4 PLUS 2 sep vu offices. Character, Euro style, pool. 0.71 acr. Glenview 03/10/2010 10:00 to 01:00. 2,400,000 3106 EUCALYPTUS HILL RD R11 3 3 Beautiful Ocean Views from this 3/3 in Cold Springs School. Lovely setting. *Note Time* SYCAMORE CANYON 03/10/2010 11:00 to 01:00. 1,0... 03/09/2010

The coastal paradise of Montecito CA. seems to always find its place in the top 10 most expensive neighborhoods in the United States.  It is not hard to argue with this based on the quality of life that it offers with the small village feel, gorgeous scenery, ocean views and coastal beaches, access to Santa Barbara etc. In 2009, after a slower start to the year, there continued to be the buyer demand we have been used to for quality properties in Montecito and Santa Barbara in general.  Although prices have dropped 20-35% from the peak a few years back, the top 10 MLS reported sales in Montecito still ended up being extremely impressive. Rockbridge Road, Montecito CA., 93108 and sold for $25,279,000.  The highest sale within this luxury market was ... Read Full Story Further Reading: Th... 03/08/2010

Here is the Montecito, California, caravan for Wednesday, March 3, 2010.  If you see something you like, or wish further information, please let me know!  I'm only a cell phone call/text away.  805.570.3366   Tour On 03/03/2010 2,495,000 4925 Sandyland A Road F8 3 3 BEACHFRONT! First open EVER! Lovely 3/3 condo on the sand. Never before available. Note time. Linden Avenue 03/03/2010 10:00 to 12:15. 3,995,000 4921 SANDYLAND RD F8 4 3 ON THE SAND! Rebuilt from the sand up in 1999 w/style and quality. Featured in magazines. Linden 03/03/2010 10:00 to 01:00. 737,500 1370 STERLING AVE G6 3 2 2nd Open - NEW LISTING! High-end remodel. Great room, outdoor kitchen, spa, wood floors, fireplace, Eleanor 03/03/2010 10:00 to 01:00. 725,000 1545 MEADOW Circle G6 3 3 1st open, Great location, sunny & ... 03/02/2010

Here are the listings that are open tomorrow, Wednesday, on Montecito Caravan. If you have any special interest in any of these, please contact me for a confidential consultation. Kathleen Barnato www.kathleenbarnato.com k@kathleenbarnato.com 805.570.3366 cell/text 1170 Coast Village Road, Montecito, CA 93108 prudential california realty Facebook: 365 Things to do in Santa Barbara county/Montecito California      $5 878,000  1270 CRAVENS 3 LN D5 3 3 Come Preview the Best of the Villas in Carpinteria and enjoy a delicious catered lunch. Via Real 02/24/2010 10:00 to 01:00. 3,950,000 4420 FOOTHILL RD F3 3 5 Note time. Exceptional VALUE! 10 acre estate - huge ocean views - quality single level home. Santa Monica 02/24/2010 11:00 to 01:30. 749,900 1234 Cramer Cir F6 4 3 New 2007 quality con... 02/23/2010