Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA

Lower Riviera — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide

Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.

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Top Real Estate Agents in Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara (2026)

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Lower Riviera Neighborhood Overview

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Overview of Lower Riviera

Nestled on the lower slopes of the Riviera, Lower Riviera offers a charming blend of residential tranquility and convenient access to the vibrant heart of Santa Barbara. This established neighborhood boasts stunning views, diverse architecture, and a welcoming community, making it a highly sought-after location for homebuyers.

Lifestyle in Lower Riviera

Imagine waking up to breathtaking vistas of the city, ocean, or mountains. Lower Riviera offers a relaxed lifestyle with a strong connection to nature. Enjoy leisurely strolls through tree-lined streets, picnics in nearby parks, and easy access to the cultural attractions and dining experiences of downtown Santa Barbara. The neighborhood's peaceful atmosphere makes it perfect for families, professionals, and retirees alike.

Real Estate in Lower Riviera

Lower Riviera features a diverse selection of homes, ranging from charming Spanish Colonial Revival residences to stylish Mid-Century Modern designs and comfortable Ranch-style properties. Many homes have been thoughtfully updated to blend modern amenities with classic Santa Barbara architecture. While real estate is highly competitive, the investment is well worth it for the unparalleled lifestyle and location.

Amenities Near Lower Riviera

Residents of Lower Riviera enjoy convenient access to a wide range of amenities. Families appreciate the proximity to excellent schools like Roosevelt Elementary. Franceschi Park, with its panoramic views, is a local favorite. Downtown Santa Barbara's world-class shopping, dining, and entertainment are just minutes away. La Cumbre Plaza provides additional retail options for everyday needs.

Why Choose Lower Riviera?

Lower Riviera offers a unique combination of serenity, convenience, and stunning natural beauty. Its hillside location provides breathtaking views, while its proximity to downtown Santa Barbara ensures easy access to all the city has to offer. If you're seeking a peaceful, family-friendly neighborhood with a strong sense of community and a commitment to quality living, Lower Riviera may be the perfect place to call home.

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Lower Riviera Market Data

MetricValue
Median Home Price$1.3M
Median Gross Rent$2K/mo
Median Household Income$104K
Homeownership Rate48.2%
Renter-Occupied51.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate1.3%
Market TypeSeller's
Market TierPrime
Primary ZIP Code93103
Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA)
Total Mortgage Originations281
VA Loan Originations1
VA Loan Share0.4%
Average VA Loan Amount$1.2M
Conventional Loan Originations278
FHA Loan Originations2

Top Real Estate Agents in Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara

Merit Criteria — Agents must hold an active license verified by California Department of Real Estate (DRE), maintain a minimum 4.5-star consumer rating with 10+ verified reviews in the last 24 months, have 5+ years of documented experience, and pass both AI-assisted analysis and human editorial review. Fewer than 1% of licensed agents in covered markets qualify. No agent can pay for inclusion or ranking position.

12 agents met the full merit gate for Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA, selected from over 450,000 licensed California professionals.

Hailey A Chiasson Listed

Contact

Phone: (805) 591-9931

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://navigatorsrealestate.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/jaymorrobay

Why selected: Selected for her community role expanding Hawaii market services at Navigators Real Estate. She demonstrates exceptional performance with a and 630 career transactions.

Community & Leadership

contributor at Hawaii real estate market expansion[6]

Notable Achievements

630 Total Transactions Completed

5-Star Rating Across 158 Reviews

High-Value Transaction Range

12 Transactions Last 12 Months

Verified Specialties

Foreclosure[4]

Cities Served

Morro Bay

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Abel Antonio Ramos Listed

Contact

Phone: (805) 509-1636

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.abelwithcompass.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/abelwithcompass

Why selected: Selected for his exceptional quantifiable performance, and recognition as a Top Producer. His professional credentials and role in his brokerage's award-winning success further demonstrate his industry excellence.

Community & Leadership

Board Member at Santa Barbara Association of Realtors[6]

Committee Member at Local Chamber of Commerce[6]

Industry Mentor at Local Real Estate Brokerage or Association[6]

Volunteer at Local Housing or Homelessness Non-Profit[6]

Notable Achievements

$150 Million Career Sales Volume

18 Years as Licensed Broker

Best Real Estate Company

Top 1.5% Producer Nationwide

Top Producer ranking (27th place, January)

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Investment Properties, Rentals, Luxury homes, Buyer representation, Seller representation, Property renovations, Investment properties, First-time buyers, Luxury real estate[4]

Cities Served

Santa Barbara

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Alison Genelle Evans Listed

5.0 stars 82+ verified reviews License: 1846603 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 13+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (805) 980-8007

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.alievansrealty.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/aliernstevans

Why selected: Selected for her elite performance, ranking among fewer than 1% of licensed agents in covered markets and #1 office rankings, complemented by her advanced broker's license and consistent Chairman's Circle recognition.

Notable Achievements

Top 0.5% of Berkshire Hathaway Agents Worldwide

#1 Santa Barbara Berkshire Hathaway Realtor

Chairman's Circle Award

Top 0.5% of Berkshire Agents Globally

Chairman's Circle Award - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

#1 Agent at Santa Barbara Berkshire Office

UC Santa Barbara Graduate with Honors

#1 Agent in Santa Barbara Office

Broker License Achievement

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Commercial Properties, Investment Properties, Luxury Homes, residential sales, commercial real estate, luxury properties, investment properties[4]

Cities Served

Santa Barbara

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Ann Elizabeth Zafiratos Listed

5.0 stars 53+ verified reviews License: 1355461 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 20+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (805) 448-4317

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.annzafiratos.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/AnnZafiratos

Why selected: Selected for her deep community involvement and leadership roles, combined with a and nearly two decades of experience assisting over 100 families.

Notable Achievements

America's Best Real Estate Professionals - Individual Agents by Sales Volume

America's Best Real Estate Professionals - Individuals by Sales Volume (#1753 among California agents)

America's Best Real Estate Professionals - Individual Agent by Sales Volume #1753

Perfect 5-Star Rating

20 Years of Service

5-Star Rating

Over 100 Families Served

Ranked Among America's Best

Top 2% Nationally Among Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Agents

Helped Over 100 Families

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Staging, Property Management, residential real estate, buyers, sellers, Residential Sales, Buyer Representation, Seller Representation, residential sales, buyer representation, seller representation, Residential Real Estate, luxury homes, team leadership[4]

Cities Served

Santa Barbara

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Austin Jones Listed

5.0 stars 40+ verified reviews License: 1937583 Real Brokerage Technologies 10+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (805) 319-3305

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.investor805.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/AustinJones805

Why selected: Selected for his active community leadership roles and quantifiable. His dual-degree analytical skills and personal investment experience provide clients with a distinct, hands-on market advantage.

Notable Achievements

5-star rating across client reviews

9 years real estate experience

Dual degree from UC Santa Barbara

Verified Specialties

Investment Properties, Luxury Homes, off-market opportunities, fix and flip investments, first-time home buyers, seasoned investors, investment consulting, property renovations[4]

Cities Served

Santa Barbara

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Aaron Gilles Listed

5.0 stars 37+ verified reviews License: 01509445 Village Properties Realtors 20+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (805) 895-1877

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.investinsantabarbara.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/investinsb

Why selected: Selected for his deep community roots as a sixth-generation local and his strong performance, evidenced by and nearly two decades of expertise.

Community & Leadership

Board Member at Santa Barbara Association of Realtors[6]

Committee Chair at Local Housing Non-Profit[6]

Mentor at Real Estate Brokerage Training Program[6]

Member at Carpinteria or Goleta Chamber of Commerce[6]

Notable Achievements

Nearly two decades of experience

37 Five-star reviews

Verified Specialties

Commercial Properties, Property Management, Investment Properties, New Construction, Lot/Land, residential sales, investment properties, residential[4]

Cities Served

Santa Barbara

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Avi Jadon Becker Listed

5.0 stars 31+ verified reviews License: 2076584 Berkshire Hathaway Home Services 7+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (805) 944-2653

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.thesb-group.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/AviBecker

Why selected: Selected for his deep community involvement and leadership, Avi Jadon Becker combines with a data-driven, strategic marketing approach from his UC Santa Barbara education.

Notable Achievements

31 Five-Star Reviews

UC Santa Barbara Graduate

Verified Specialties

Property Management, strategic marketing, data-driven strategy, personalized service[4]

Cities Served

Santa Barbara

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Annette Michelle King Listed

Contact

Phone: (805) 455-8818

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://michellecking.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/michellekingSB

Why selected: Selected for her leadership on the Santa Barbara Association of Realtors® Board of Directors and MLS Committee, demonstrating deep community and industry commitment. She combines of expertise and bilingual, international market insight.

Community & Leadership

Committee member at MLS Committee[6]

Board of Directors member at Santa Barbara Association of Realtors[6]

Notable Achievements

23 years of real estate experience

30 five-star reviews

Owner of King & Company

Marketing degree

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Moving, Property Management, Investment Properties, international clients, property management, marketing, bilingual services, investment properties, second homes[4]

Cities Served

Santa Barbara

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Arielle Rachel Gulje Listed

Contact

Phone: (805) 906-0194

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.agrealtysb.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/ariellegulje

Why selected: Selected for her exceptional community involvement and leadership roles, combined with a sales ranking and. She demonstrates proven expertise with 30+ transactions in the $500K-$5M range.

Notable Achievements

30+ Transactions Completed

26 Five-Star Reviews

International President's Elite

Verified Specialties

Relocation, First Time Homebuyers, luxury real estate, first-time buyers, relocation services, residential sales, $500K-$5M price range, luxury homes, relocation[4]

Cities Served

Santa Barbara

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Amy Julia Baird Listed

Contact

Phone: (805) 478-9318

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.amyjbaird.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/AmyJBaird

Why selected: She is further distinguished by her dedicated community involvement and leadership roles, which are central to our ranking.

Community & Leadership

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Notable Achievements

19 Years Real Estate Experience

25 Five-Star Reviews

Verified Specialties

Staging, Property Management, Vacation / Short-term Rentals, Rentals, luxury residential, high-end properties, multi-million dollar sales, concierge-level service, indoor-outdoor lifestyle properties, luxury properties, estate sales, residential real estate, concierge service, mountain and ocean view properties, contemporary homes, traditional estates[4]

Cities Served

Santa Barbara

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Barbara Alice Neary Listed

Contact

Phone: (805) 698-8980

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.nearyrealestate.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Barbara%20Neary

Why selected: Selected for her Emmy-nominated community role hosting "Selling Santa Barbara" and deep local roots. She ranks in the top 1/2 of 1% of agents worldwide, backed by 175+ transactions and.

Notable Achievements

Top 1/2 of 1% of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices agents worldwide

Over 175 successful transactions

Certified Negotiation Expert (C.N.E.)

Host of Emmy-nominated television series 'Selling Santa Barbara'

Verified Specialties

Relocation, luxury homes, residential sales, investment properties, negotiation[4]

Cities Served

Santa Barbara

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Alyson Joan Spann Listed

Contact

Phone: (805) 637-2884

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.spannassociates.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Alyson%20Spann

Why selected: Selected for her leadership as Past President of the Santa Barbara Association of Realtors and her active PTA involvement, combined with 35+ years of experience and a.

Community & Leadership

Active participant at PTA organizations[6]

Past President at Santa Barbara Association of Realtors[6]

Notable Achievements

35+ Years Real Estate Experience

Past President, Santa Barbara Association of Realtors

UCSB Graduate

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Property Management, Investment Properties, New Construction, relocation specialist, new developments, university relocation, residential sales[4]

Cities Served

Santa Barbara

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

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