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Ellen DeGeneres has officially returned to the Montecito real estate scene with a $27.4 million off-market purchase in one of California’s most prestigious coastal communities. The acquisition marks her first major U.S. real estate move since relocating to England in 2024 — and reinforces Montecito’s continued appeal among high-net-worth buyers and celebrities alike. According to public records and reporting from Realtor.com, the estate was purchased in late November through

Montecito has quietly become one of the most coveted celebrity real estate markets in the world. Tucked between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, this coastal enclave offers privacy, acreage, architectural legacy, and a level of discretion that high-profile buyers simply can’t find elsewhere. Over the years, Montecito has attracted an impressive roster of A-list residents — from media icons to musicians, actors, and global entrepreneurs. Below is a closer look a