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The listing everyone’s talking about right now is The Pistachio House — a whimsical Jeff Shelton–designed mixed-use property in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. Tucked mid-block is a three-bedroom, three-bath residence, paired with a two-story retail/office building fronting State Street. Commissioned in 2002 for the owners of the Santa Barbara Pistachio Company , the property has just hit the market with The Easter Team Realtors for $5,395,000.
When I stopped by last week, the place was buzzing — realtors, clients, and curious passersby wandering through, smiling and pointing out the many Shelton-esque details. Entered from Gutierrez Street, the 1,600-plus-square-foot residence unfolds across multiple levels with signature tile work, wrought-iron railings, arches, and architectural flourishes at every turn. Seven distinct terraces capture shifting views of the mountains, ocean, and city from sunrise to nightfall. An exquisite opportunity: quintessentially Shelton, and quintessentially Santa Barbara.
