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118 E Islay Street, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101

$4,850,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2.5 Square Footage: 3,257 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,018 Status: Active
Current Price: $4,850,000 List Date: 4/01/2026 Last Modified: 5/26/2026

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 ...

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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 Number
027-111-002
Cross Street
Anacapa

Contract Info

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

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
No
Total # Units
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

Owner Info

Deposit
3

More Information

Neighborhood/Schools

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

Condition

Excellent
Yes

Style

Victorian
Yes

Construction

Two Story
Yes

Roof

Composition
Yes

Foundation

Raised
Yes

Exterior

Wood Shingles
Yes

Grounds/Landscaping

Yard Irrigation T/O
Yes
Built-in BBQ
Yes

Other Buildings

Other
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck
Yes

Location/Topo

Level
Yes

Fencing

Fenced: ALL
Yes

View

Setting
Yes

Proximity

Near Bus
Yes
Near Park(s)
Yes
Near Shopping
Yes
Restaurants
Yes

Rooms

Family Room
Yes
Loft
Yes
Office
Yes

Dining

Formal
Yes

Laundry

Laundry Room
Yes

Amenities

Remodeled Bath
Yes
Remodeled Kitchen
Yes

Appliances Included

Dishwasher
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Tankless Water Heater
Yes
Wtr Softener/Owned
Yes

Fireplace(s)

LR
Yes

Water/Sewer

S.B. Wtr
Yes

Zoning

E-1
Yes

Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Hardwood
Yes
Tile
Yes

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 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): LR Cooling: Central Air Heating: Forced Air Zoning: E-1 Terms: Cash; Conventional
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Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Last Updated: May - 26 - 2026
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