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118 E Islay Street, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 (MLS# 26-1052)

118 E Islay Street, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101

$4,100,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2.5 Square Footage: 3,257 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,018 Status: Closed
Current Price: $4,100,000 List Date: 4/01/2026 Last Modified: 7/08/2026

Overview

Description

118 East Islay is one of Santa Barbara's finest and most notable homes, and conveniently located at the beginning of the exclusive Upper East neighborhood just a few blocks to the heart of downtown. The gorgeous Queen Anne Victorian was one of the first grand homes built in Santa Barbara - in 1887 by prominent local financier Joseph Howard - and in recent years has been brought back to its full glory in a meticulous and impeccable authentic restoration. You will marvel at the historic details throughout, and the luxurious new conveniences incorporated in the restoration process by renowned historical architect Peter Becker, punctuated by an ingeniously-designed newer kitchen and primary bathroom. The turnkey property also includes newer roofs, new A/C for upstairs, private low-maintenance

Supplements: yard areas, several fruit trees, and a carriage house which is now a 2-car garage plus workshop plus loft space above for a potential ADU. The location is ideal as it gets - at the beginning of Santa Barbara's Upper East neighborhood just 4-5 blocks to downtown's Theatre/Arts districts, with its many fine dining spots, world-class performing arts ...

Listing Details MLS# 26-1052

Location Info

District
15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
Street #
118
Dir
E
Street Name
Islay
Street Suffix
Street
State
CA
Country
US
Postal Code
93101
Compass Map
Santa Barbara
Map Grid
O11
County
Santa Barbara
Parcel Nbr
027-111-002
Cross Street
Anacapa

Contract Info

Price
4850000
Seller Consider Concessions
Yes
Affordable Housing
No
Begin Date
2026-04-01

Status Information

Financing
Cash
Sold Date
2026-07-07
Under Contract Date
2026-06-08

Property Information

TYP
Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms
4
Total Bathrooms
2.5
Total Full Baths
2
Total Half Baths
Yes
Year Built
1887
Total SqFt.
3257
Source
Measured
Main House SqFt
3257
Apx # Acres
0.23
Apx Lot SqFt
10018
ADU
No
Within City Limits Y/N
No
Total # Units in Development
Yes
Recurring Fees
No

NeighborhoodSchools

Neighborhood
15 - Upper Eastside

Remarks

Directions
Mid-block location on Islay Street between Anacapa Street and Santa Barbara Street.
Hot Sheet Comment
new

More Information

Owner Info

Deposit
3

Property Features

Condition: Excellent Style: Victorian Construction: Two Story Roof: Composition Foundation: Raised Exterior: Wood Shingles Fencing: Fenced: ALL Patio and Porch Features: Deck Other Buildings: Other View: Setting Proximity: Near Bus; Near Park(s); Near Restaurants; Near Shopping Rooms: Family Room; Loft; Office Dining: Formal Laundry: Laundry Room Amenities: Remodeled Bath; Remodeled Kitchen Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater; Wtr Softener/Owned Fireplace(s): LR Cooling: Central Air Heating: Forced Air Zoning: E-1 Terms: Cash; Conventional Contingent Remarks: HOME INSPECTN
IDX
Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Last Updated: July - 08 - 2026
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