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

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PRICE $4,850,000 dsIDX morgage calculator
BEDS 4
BATHS 2
HOME SIZE 3,257 sqft
LOT SIZE 10,019 sqft

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.

LAST UPDATED 4/1/2026 TRACT 15 - Upper Eastside
YEAR BUILT 1887 COMMUNITY 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
COUNTY Santa Barbara STATUS Active
PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family

SCHOOLS
Elementary School Roosevelt
Jr. High School S.B. Jr.
High School S.B. Sr.


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
AIR Central Air
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Water Softener
AREA 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
FIREPLACE Yes
HEAT Forced Air
LOT 10019 sq ft
LOT DESCRIPTION Near Public Transit
STORIES 2
STYLE Victorian
SUBDIVISION 15 - Upper Eastside
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