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118 E Islay Street, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101

$4,950,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2.5 Square Footage: 3,257 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,018 Status: Active
Current Price: $4,950,000 List Date: 1/18/2025 Last Modified: 9/16/2025

Description

Now available for sale is one of Santa Barbara's most iconic and amazing homes, at the beginning of the exclusive Upper East neighborhood just a few blocks to the heart of downtown. This gorgeous Queen Anne Victorian is one of the first grand homes built in this idyllic coastal town - 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 a spectacularly-designed newer kitchen and primary bathroom. The turnkey property includes . . .

Supplements: an almost-new roof, new A/C for upstairs, re-built deck, added structural, outdoor kitchen, new irrigation, 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 this fantastic opportunity to purchase a one-of-a-kind gem!

More Information MLS# 25-272

Location Info

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

Contract Info

Current Price: $4,950,000 Price: 4950000 Seller Consider Concessions: Yes Affordable Housing: No Begin Date: 2025-01-17 Status: Active

Property Information

TYP: Home/Estate Total Bedrooms: 4 Total Bathrooms: 2.5 Total Full Baths: 2 Total Half Baths: 1 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: No Total #Units: 1 Recurring Fees: No

NeighborhoodSchools

Neighborhood: 15 - Upper Eastside

Remarks

Directions: Mid-block south side of Islay Street between Anacapa Street and Santa Barbara Street. Hot Sheet Comment: new Geo Lat: 34.43044 Geo Lon: -119.710125

Owner Info

Deposit: 3

Property Features

Condition: Excellent Style: Victorian Construction: Two Story Roof: Composition Foundation: Raised Exterior: Wood Shingles Other Buildings: Work Shop View: Setting Proximity: Near Bus; Near Park(s); Near Shopping; Restaurants 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): 2+; Dining Room; LR; Other Cooling: Central Air Heating: Forced Air Zoning: E-1 Terms: Cash; Ctnl
Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Last Updated: September - 16 - 2025
118 E Islay Street, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101- MLS# 25-272
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