Having lived in Santa Barbara for many years (albeit a LONG time ago), I am familiar with Montecito. There is major league money there so it doesn't surprise me much that stuff owned by a celebrity auctioned off to people with VERY deep pockets brought in huge money. Just for snickers, get on Google Maps and take a look at the satellite photos of some of the homes in Montecito. Be prepared to stuff your eyeballs back in your head.