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118 E Islay Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

$4,850,000 Approx. USD 4 beds, 2 baths
3,257 sqft

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Marketed By Hristo Hristov, G.R.I., SFR, GREEN, FTBS REALTOR® - Sales Associate 805-284-8471 m
Lic#: 01978598
NRDS ID: 199506356
HHristov@bhhscal.com Santa Barbara Office
3868 State St
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Phone: 805-687-2666
Fax: 805-563-0053

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Ken Switzer | KSwitzer@bhhscal.com
Lic#: 01245644
Broker: Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

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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 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 theaters, museums, boutique retail and parks. The mid-block location on a cross-street is rare for the semi-urban Upper East, providing a low-traffic low-noise refuge compared to much of the area. See vicinity map and floorplan under Documents. Don't miss the opportunity to secure a notable Santa Barbara jewel.

Listing Details

Property type: Home/Estate (Single Family)

Status: Pending

MLS# 26-1052

Price: $4,850,000

Beds: 4

Baths: 2 (2 full) (1 half)

Living Room fireplaces

Built in 1887

3,257 sqft

10018.00 acres

Lot size: 0.2300

Subdivision: 15 - Upper Eastside

County: Santa Barbara

Property style: Victorian

Zoning: E-1

Construction: Wood Shingles

Exterior features: Yard Irrigation T/O

Appliances: Refrigerator,Gas Range,Tankless Water Heater,Dishwasher,Wtr Softener/Owned

Lot description: Level,Near Public Transit

Heating description: Forced Air

MLS area: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE

Last Updated: 6/22/2026

Days On Market (DOM): 82

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Lat/Long: 34.430450, -119.710146.
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Hristo Hristov, G.R.I., SFR, GREEN, FTBS REALTOR® - Sales Associate 805-284-8471 m
Lic#: 01978598
NRDS ID: 199506356
HHristov@bhhscal.com
Santa Barbara Office
3868 State St
Santa Barbara, CA 93105