How’s the Montecito Real Estate Market?

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THE SMALL HOME TREND

Santa Barbara is a place where quality over quantity has always been a way of life, and across the country we seem to be downsizing to smaller homes.

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Census data shows the average size of a new home has decreased from 2,309 square feet in 2022 to 2,171 square feet in 2024. Elegant, efficient homes in Montecito and Santa Barbara prioritize lifestyle, quality of life, thoughtful design and sustainability over sheer size.

Here are a few standout smaller-footprint homes in Santa Barbara and Montecito that have recently caught my eye.

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MODERN LIVING ABOVE SUMMERLAND BEACH
2311 Finney Street | $6,495,000 | +/- 1,952 Square Feet

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TURN-KEY TRANQUILITY IN MONTECITO
905 Camino Viejo Road | $3,650,000 | +/- 2,112 Square Feet

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LAID-BACK MESA LIFESTYLE
307 Santa Monica Way | $2,799,999 | +/- 1,248 Square Feet
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TROPICAL PARADISE IN HOPE RANCH
4033 Via Laguna | $4,595,000 | +/- 1,898 Square Feet


What Happened in Montecito Last Week?

January 19th – January 25th

3 New Listings

1 Closed Sale

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3 Pending Sales


weekly spotlight

Santa Barbara Film Festival

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is back February 4–15th! As one of the top 10 film festivals in the U.S., this 11-day event showcases 200+ films, tributes, and symposiums, attracting 100,000 attendees while celebrating the best in independent and international cinema. Don’t miss this inspiring community tradition!

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That sums it up for last week!

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