411 E Islay Street, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 (MLS# 26-991)

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411 E Islay Street, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101

$1,600,000

Stately bungalow in secret garden in highly desirable Upper East location.

This home is set far back on the lot overlooking a beautiful green garden.

The spacious living room has the original wood floors and casement windows.

The front yard is enclosed by a lovely Arts & Craftsman style fence. At the front of the house is one of the only Australian Tea Trees with its knotted winding branches creating a magical entrance.

With 1558 square feet this home holds so much potential to create your own haven.

The living room is beautiful and spacious with windows all around.

The living room opens to the dining room. The dining room is filled with light from the large casement windows.

View of the garden from the front patio. Note you cannot see the street.

Kitchen with range and newer dishwasher.

The kitchen is adjacent to the laundry room with washer and dryer and a downstairs bathroom with shower.

Upstairs there are two bedrooms. This is the larger bedroom which also has a walk in closet.

Here is the larger bedroom looking south.

This is the second bedroom with closets on two sides.

This upstairs bedroom serves the two bedrooms.

This room was used as a sewing room but is called a closet in the floor plan. It would also make a good office.

This is the walk-in closet for the larger bedroom.

This is the northwestern corner of the back yard.

Ideally located three blocks from the Rose Garden, three blocks from Alice Keck Park and a 4 minute walk to the State Street restaurants and shops.

Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,558 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,791 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,600,000 List Date: 3/26/2026 Last Modified: 5/10/2026

Overview

Description

Stately Upper East 1915 Craftsman brimming with potential and ready for its next chapter. This classic fixer offers endless possibilities in a highly desirable neighborhood, just minutes from downtown, parks, schools, restaurants, and beaches. Set well back from the street, the home is framed by a rare Australian Tea Tree and a striking Arts & Crafts-style wood fence, creating a private, verdant garden setting. The quiet Islay block--featuring street parking on only one side--enhances the sense of tranquility. The property invites you to create your own serene oasis, with space for a patio beneath mature oaks alongside a charming city creeklet. Inside, the spacious living room with a formal fireplace offers warmth and comfort, while the large, light-filled dining room overlooks the (SUPP)

Supplements: lush yard. The home includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a sunroom, laundry room, and three walk-in closets. A single-car garage with additional storage provides further potential. Lovingly held by the same owner for decades, this special property is ready for a new steward to reimagine and restore its timeless character.

Listing Details MLS# 26-991

Location Info

District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
Street #: 411
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: 027-052-009
Cross Street: Laguna

Contract Info

Price: 1600000
Seller Consider Concessions: Yes
Affordable Housing: No
Begin Date: 2026-03-26

Status Information

Financing: Cash
Sold Date: 2026-05-07
Under Contract Date: 2026-03-30

Property Information

TYP: Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms: 2
Total Bathrooms: 2
Total Full Baths: 2
Year Built: 1915
Total SqFt.: 1558
Source: Public Records
Main House SqFt: 1558
Apx # Acres: 0.11
Apx Lot SqFt: 4791
ADU: No
Within City Limits Y/N: Yes
Total # Units in Development: Yes
Recurring Fees: No

NeighborhoodSchools

Neighborhood: 15 - Upper Eastside

Remarks

Hot Sheet Comment: new

More Information

Owner Info

Deposit: 3

Neighborhood/Schools

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

Condition

Average: Yes
Fixer: Yes

Style

Craftsman: Yes

Construction

Two Story: Yes

Roof

Composition: Yes

Foundation

Raised: Yes

Exterior

Wood Shingles: Yes

Parking/Garage

Garage: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Front Porch: Yes

Location/Topo

Level: Yes

Fencing

Fenced: PRT: Yes

Site Improvements

Public: Yes
Sidewalks: Yes

Proximity

Near Bus: Yes
Near Hospital: Yes
Near Park(s): Yes
Near Restaurants: Yes
Near School(s): Yes
Near Shopping: Yes

Fireplace(s)

LR: Yes

Water/Sewer

S.B. Wtr: Yes
Sewer Hookup: Yes

Pets

Yes: Yes

Zoning

Other: Yes

Reports Available

Home Inspection: Yes
Pest Inspection: Yes
Prelim: Yes
NHD: Yes
Other: Yes
Sewer Lateral: Yes

Sales Excludes

Other: Yes

Terms

Cash: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Heating

Ductless: Yes
Wall Furnace: Yes

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Hardwood: Yes
Laminate: Yes

Pub Listing Details

Standard: Yes

Contingent Remarks

OTHER: Yes

Property Features

Condition: Average; Fixer Style: Craftsman Construction: Two Story Roof: Composition Foundation: Raised Exterior: Wood Shingles Fencing: Fenced: PRT Patio and Porch Features: Front Porch Site Improvements: Public; Sidewalks Proximity: Near Bus; Near Hospital; Near Park(s); Near Restaurants; Near School(s); Near Shopping Fireplace(s): LR Cooling: Central Air Heating: Ductless; Wall Furnace Pets: Yes Zoning: Other Reports Available: Home Inspection; Pest Inspection; Prelim; NHD; Other; Sewer Lateral Sales Excludes: Other Terms: Cash Pub Listing Details: Standard Contingent Remarks: OTHER

Listing Office: Compass

Last Updated: May - 10 - 2026

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