Santa Barbara Real Estate

New Luxury Homes in southern Santa Barbara

Take a look at one of Southern Santa Barbara’s most anticipated and exclusive new residential communities: The SB Polo Residences.

Nestled where California’s Santa Ynez Mountains meet the golden shores of Carpinteria Beach, this development promises a coastal legacy with no equal. It’s a truly one-of-a-kind way of life where the illustrious history of the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club literally becomes your backyard.

The Details of this Coastal Exclusivity

The SB Polo Residences are more than just homes; they are a private, refined enclave designed for the ultimate in relaxed coastal luxury.

  • Exclusivity Defined: This is a rare private collection offered to a select group of only forty (40) families. The development consists of 25 luxurious single-family homes and 15 stylish townhomes (often referred to as ‘Casitas’).
  • Architecture & Design: The residences are crafted in a refined coastal modern farmhouse style, boasting expansive open floor plans, high-end finishes, and a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living spaces.
  • Location: The community is situated on 135 Polo Way in Carpinteria, CA, placing residents minutes from the ocean and with privileged access to the world of polo.

This development represents a unique convergence of luxury, sport, and the quintessential Santa Barbara coastal lifestyle that will not be replicated.


Tour the Model Homes

For an opportunity to tour the Model Homes at the Sales Gallery, please call (805) 388-9073 or visit SBPoloResidences.com for more information.


Southern Santa Barbara is Reshaping Real Estate Landscape

The Santa Barbara real estate market is seeing a resurgence in new development, extending beyond Carpinteria to the heart of Downtown and up into Goleta. For serious buyers and investors, understanding these new opportunities is key to navigating the future of the American Riviera.

Here is a brief overview of other notable new residential and mixed-use projects shaping Southern Santa Barbara:

1. Montecito / Summerland Area

While Montecito remains dominated by high-value, bespoke estates, the edges of the community are seeing structured luxury projects emerge:

  • Montecito Luxury Townhomes: A proposed 22-unit luxury townhouse project at 1 Hot Springs Road is under review, poised to add rare new inventory in a prime location.
  • Los Patos Way & Las Aves: Near the Andree Clark Bird Refuge, a transformation is quietly taking place, signaling the potential for new high-end homes and residential-adjacent amenities in this key coastal gateway area.
  • Montecito Ranch Estates: A highly exclusive new enclave featuring a handful of custom luxury homes, such as a recent new construction listing in Summerland at 220 Montecito Ranch Lane, showcasing the ultimate in modern, panoramic ocean-view luxury.

2. Santa Barbara & Downtown Urban Core

Downtown Santa Barbara is transforming its commercial spaces into vibrant mixed-use hubs to address housing demand and revitalize the city center.

  • La Cumbre Plaza Redevelopment: The aging mid-century shopping mall is currently planned for a significant overhaul, evolving into a mixed-use destination that will include a substantial amount of new residential units alongside retail and public space. This is a game-changer for mid-town housing inventory.
  • Paseo Nuevo Mall: Similar to La Cumbre, this former shopping epicenter is expected to undergo a radical transformation into a true “live-work-play” environment, adding much-needed housing stock to the State Street corridor.
  • Commercial-to-Residential Conversions: New projects are capitalizing on incentives to convert underutilized downtown commercial buildings, particularly along State Street, into apartment and condominium complexes.

3. Goleta

With more available land and a proactive approach to planning, Goleta continues to be a go-to spot for larger-scale new construction that offers more variety in housing types and price points.

  • The Village at Los Carneros: A large, established development featuring a mix of new homes, condos, and rentals. Future phases continue to offer opportunities for buyers seeking master-planned amenities.
  • Ocean Meadows Development: A new housing complex at the former Ocean Meadows Golf Course, this project introduces new single-family homes and condos to the western end of the South Coast.

Whether you are a local enthusiast looking for a lock-and-go modern home or a global buyer seeking an ultra-exclusive estate like those at the Polo Residences, the Southern Santa Barbara real estate market is presenting some of its most compelling new construction opportunities in years.

Mark Danforth Lomas

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