Summerland, CA Homes For Sale

The homes for sale in Summerland, CA reflect the unique history of the town. In the 1880s, rancher Harry L. Williams built the famous "Big Yellow House" in the area that would become known as Summerland, CA. In the following years, he attracted spiritualists, mediums and others with an interest in the supernatural, giving the area the nickname "Spookville."

Williams and his neighbors often conducted séances and sought to get in touch with their spiritual side before the coming of oil drove the community away from such esoteric ends. But the town's reputation survived the oil boom and when the derricks moved offshore, its pristine beauty was restored. The homes within its confines maintained their rustic charm and the ghosts and spirits are said to haunt them to this day.

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That helps to give Summerland, CA its distinctive feeling. Newer developments can be found along the ridge north of Highway 101, but many older houses feature lovely ocean views and an architectural style that harkens back to another era. And while the market in Summerland, CA is very stable, the homes for sale are usually more affordable than those in surrounding communities.

2SantaBarbara.com offers comprehensive coverage of homes in Summerland. Our MLS listings are updated regularly to stay on top of the market and include both new homes and those with a sense of history. We also include homes for sale with lower profiles: those that are not typically advertised to the general public.