Tony Cavalli is a Santa Barbara Realtor and active investor helping buyers, sellers, and investors win in Hope Ranch, Montecito, the Mesa, Eastside, Westside, Samarkand, Goleta, and the entire South Coast. Sharp strategy, clear communication, real follow-through.
Tony Cavalli lives, works, and invests in Santa Barbara. He's a Realtor with Rise Real Estate, but the way he approaches every transaction comes from years of running operations in high-stakes environments and underwriting his own real estate deals.
That mix matters. Most agents can quote you the comps. Tony will walk you through the comps, the carrying costs, the repair credits worth fighting for, the negotiation moves that hold up at the closing table, and the strategy that fits your actual goals — not just the next commission.
Whether you're selling a Hope Ranch estate, buying your first home on the Mesa, relocating to Goleta from out of state, or underwriting a short-term rental in Montecito, Tony brings the same thing to the table: real numbers, real strategy, real follow-through.
— Realtor · Rise Real Estate · DRE# 01959567
Schedule a ConversationWalkable to Mesa Lane Steps, updated kitchen, ocean breeze and an investor-friendly ADU opportunity.
Smart floor plan, quiet street, top-rated school zone, mountain views from the backyard.
Represented buyer. Closed over list with seller credits negotiated for known deferred maintenance.
Private equestrian community, gated lots, ocean-bluff trails, and some of the South Coast's most discreet luxury transactions.
Walkable to the Upper and Lower Villages, top-tier schools, estate properties, and one of the most coveted ZIPs in California.
Ocean breeze, walkable to Mesa Lane Steps and Lazy Acres, a tight-knit community, and one of the strongest resale neighborhoods in town.
Walkable to downtown, character bungalows, strong investor demand, and a neighborhood that's evolved meaningfully over the last decade.
Diverse housing stock, growing food and coffee scene, and an entry point to Santa Barbara proper that still pencils for many buyers.
Mid-century homes on tree-lined streets, walkable to the Mission and Oak Park, a long-time favorite for move-up buyers and downsizers.
From Old Town and Ellwood to Glen Annie and Storke Ranch — UCSB-adjacent, employer-rich, and where many South Coast families actually live.
Downtown, Riviera, San Roque, Upper East — the heart of the city, with everything from historic adobes to view properties above the Mission.
Market stats above reflect recent South Coast data points across the City of Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara County and are intended as a directional snapshot — not a substitute for a tailored analysis of your specific property or target neighborhood. For real numbers on your home or your search, request a custom CMA below.
The Zillow Zestimate is a starting point. A real CMA from a local Realtor who actually walks these neighborhoods is the answer. Tell me about your home, get a tailored value range with the comps that actually matter.
Hope Ranch, Montecito, the Mesa, Eastside, Westside, Samarkand, Goleta, and the rest of the South Coast — broken down by lifestyle, price band, schools, and what kind of buyer each one actually fits.
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Most sellers leave money on the table because of pricing, prep, or negotiation — not the market. Here's how I help:
The South Coast doesn't reward casual buyers. Whether you're moving up, relocating, or investing, here's the approach:
Estimate only. Actual rates and payments vary by lender, credit, loan type, and reserves. For a real preapproval, reach out and I'll connect you with a trusted local lender.
Whether you're ready to list, just starting to look, or want a sanity check on the numbers — reach out. No pressure, no canned scripts.