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Montecito: Celebrity Haven or Dull Disney World?

1/31/2025

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Montecito, California, where stars like Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reside, boasts an eye-watering average home price of $7.5 million, making it the fifth most expensive zip code in the U.S. Journalist Katie Glass likened the town to a "wholesome Disney world," but found its charm lacking, describing it as dull and uninspiring despite its celebrity allure.

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Montecito, California, where stars like Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reside, boasts an eye-watering average home price of $7.5 million, making it the fifth most expensive zip code in the U.S. Journalist Katie Glass likened the town to a "wholesome Disney world," but found its charm lacking, describing it as dull and uninspiring despite its celebrity allure.