Santa Barbara Real Estate Market

The Santa Barbara real estate market is both exclusive and slow growing. The exclusivity comes from the beautiful land on which homes in Santa Barbara County sit. Communities within Santa Barbara, like Montecito, Carpinteria and the Upper Eastside, are some of the wealthiest areas in the country. For this reason, Santa Barbara is home to many of the most upscale and luxurious real estate properties you can find.

Despite the availability of elegant estates and ranches, the Santa Barbara real estate market itself is relatively slow growing and stable. This is due in part to the fact that the county limits both commercial and residential building to ensure that the small-town feel of Santa Barbara is maintained. You can view detailed reports on the current real estate market on our 2SantaBarbara.com website by selecting the community of your choice on our interactive map.

Review the Santa Barbara Real Estate Market for the Riviera Community

The Rivera section of Santa Barbara County is so named for its resemblance to the Mediterranean area of the same name. The weather is typically balmy and calm in this neighborhood located between the Mission and Sycamore Canyon communities. The Santa Barbara Riviera area is well known for consisting primarily of homes and estates, with very few businesses.

Residents of the Riviera area can also take advantage of the Brooks Institute of Photography, which is located near the Riviera Theater. The Upper Riviera area is home to large estates situated on large tracts of land amid winding roads. You can find the latest real estate listings for the Riviera and Upper Riviera communities on 2SantaBarbara.com.