Santa Barbara, Montecito & Gaviota Coast Ranches and Estates

From Carpinteria to the Gaviota Coast, the south coast of Santa Barbara County combines estate living with agricultural land: foothill estates in Montecito and Santa Barbara, avocado and citrus orchards, and the rare coastal ranches west of Goleta.

Ranches and land for sale in Santa Barbara, Montecito and the Gaviota Coast

1000 Calle RealPending$70,000,0001000 Calle RealGoleta, CA 931171 AcresListed by: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties1461-1463 Edgecliff Lane$58,500,0001461-1463 Edgecliff LaneMontecito, CA 931089 Beds · 11 Baths · 8,934 Sq Ft · 0.86 AcresListed by: Christie's International RE SoCal3055 Padaro Lane$39,999,0003055 Padaro LaneCarpinteria, CA 930134 Beds · 7 Baths · 6,913 Sq Ft · 4.37 AcresListed by: Village Properties251 La Casa Grande Circle$39,750,000251 La Casa Grande CircleGoleta, CA 931175 Beds · 7 Baths · 214 AcresListed by: Sotheby's International Realty1437 S Jameson Lane$33,500,0001437 S Jameson LaneMontecito, CA 931086 Beds · 9 Baths · 3.27 AcresListed by: Village Properties3595 Padaro Lane$29,995,0003595 Padaro LaneCarpinteria, CA 930136 Beds · 8 Baths · 8,405 Sq Ft · 0.29 AcresListed by: Sotheby's International Realty1469 Edgecliff Lane$29,995,0001469 Edgecliff LaneMontecito, CA 931083 Beds · 7 Baths · 7,053 Sq Ft · 0.4 AcresListed by: Village Properties779 Ayala Lane$29,950,000779 Ayala LaneMontecito, CA 931088 Beds · 10 Baths · 10,619 Sq Ft · 1.59 AcresListed by: Compass779 Ayala Lane$29,950,000779 Ayala LaneMontecito, CA 931088 Beds · 10 Baths · 10,619 Sq Ft · 1.59 AcresListed by: Village Properties4217 Avenue Del Mar$28,500,0004217 Avenue Del MarCarpinteria, CA 930139 Beds · 10 Baths · 7,954 Sq Ft · 1.05 AcresListed by: The Beverly Hills Estates1475 E Mountain Drive$28,500,0001475 E Mountain DriveMontecito, CA 931085 Beds · 9 Baths · 11,740 Sq Ft · 1.88 AcresListed by: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties4217 Avenue Del Mar$28,500,0004217 Avenue Del MarCarpinteria, CA 930139 Beds · 10 Baths · 7,954 Sq Ft · 1.05 AcresListed by: The Agency
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Buying or selling a ranch in Santa Barbara, Montecito and the Gaviota Coast

Buyers here are often looking for privacy and ocean or mountain views with real acreage, orchards, horse facilities or room for family compounds. The Gaviota Coast in particular is one of the last stretches of rural coastline in Southern California, and ranches there rarely come to market.

Coastal and foothill properties raise their own questions: coastal zoning, conservation easements, fire safety and insurance, water and access. I work with sellers and buyers, including trustees and family offices, to handle them discreetly.

I’m Jody Neal, a ranch, land and estate specialist with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties: #1 individual agent in the Santa Barbara office in 2025 and Chairman’s Circle Diamond, the top one-half of one percent of BHHS agents worldwide. See how I help ranch sellers and ranch buyers.

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Common questions

Do ranches on the Gaviota Coast come up for sale?

Rarely, and often privately. If you are looking, tell me what you need so I can reach out when the right property is available.

Do you also sell estates in Montecito and Santa Barbara?

Yes. I represent buyers and sellers of estates and luxury homes as well as ranches and land.

What ourClients Say

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Jody Neal guided me step by step through the process of selling my property. He was very patient with all of my questions. He got a great value for my property.

— Kathy Brown

"We selected Jody to represent us in the sale of a parcel of land on the Gaviota coast. The purchaser was a high profile buyer and the transaction was complex and sensitive. Jody did a great job of coming up with a strategy to sell the property and navigating all issues that came up during…

— Patrick Brown

Jody is a pleasure to work with. This is my second purchase with him as my agent. Over 4 months, he listened to my needs and responded promptly to all inquiries. His market awareness and empathetic approach were a perfect fit. I trust him completely and will use him again to sell my home in…

— Thomas L

When we got started looking at ranches/farms we were met with new questions and concerns we hadn’t thought of. We were nervous and had a healthy amount of fear. We were connected with Jody and when I say this was the best experience possible, I mean it. Like, happily ever after type of joy. We…

— Max Perutz

Old Mac Donald had a farm, which is what we have now because Jody made our dreams come true. The only thing more impressive than his sourdough skills is his ability to sell your house and help you purchase a new one. His attention to detail, experience, and knowledge is impeccable! (Insert chefs kiss here).…

— Chandler Buchanan

As first-time buyers, the prospect of searching for the perfect property seemed daunting. Luckily, Jody helped us navigate the challenging real estate market with competence and confidence. He was the perfect combination of being highly responsive without being pushy or overbearing. His expertise in the art and science of real estate negotiation was impressive. He…

— Scarlett Okerblom-Sincoff

Jody helped us sell a small, undeveloped lot we inherited. He found a buyer quickly and it seemed like a simple deal until we discovered all kinds of complexities with the title. With every one of the many steps it took to clear things up, Jody was calm, professional and efficient. He put in a…

— Jono Kornfeld & Mirande Blankenship

We highly recommend Jody in any real estate sale. Jody was professional, prompt, and made the process easy for us. We didn't expect to sell as quickly as we did but Jody found potential buyers and helped us close well before expected. We are so happy we found him and recommend him to anyone looking…

— Melissa Moore

In brokering our deal with a probate lot adjacent to our home, Jody Neal made it happen as seamlessly as we could've imagined. His attention to detail and tireless research made uncovered several potential pratfalls that could've killed the deal. In the end, we got an incredible view lot with unlimited potential for what we…

— Mike and Cheryl Baker

It was a pleasure working with Jody, he's always available, works fast, knows the ins and outs of Santa Barbara County well, and was able to get our offer accepted in a competitive market. Highly recommended, thanks Jody.

— Jerome Chiaro

It was pleasure working with Jody. He is a direct communicator with his foot on the gas at all times. I was very impressed with his out of the box thinking- he got my property sold in 9 months after it had been on the market for 5 years with another agent.

— Owen Schafer

Thank you for everything you have done in regards to getting us through this process. First-time sellers that needed a little extra guidance. You walked us through and held strong through the process. We thank you for your hard work and will highly recommend you to anyone in need of your expertise.

— David and Janet McCall