512 E Islay Street, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
$1,500,000
Property Type:
Res
Bedrooms:
2
Baths:
2
Square Footage:
856
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
3,484
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$1,500,000
List Date:
7/24/2025
Last Modified:
10/24/2025
Description
Upper East Vintage Cottage | Timeless Charm with a Garden Sanctuary - Step back in time with this enchanting 1916-built cottage, tucked away on a picturesque, tree-lined street in Santa Barbara's sought-after Upper East neighborhood. Offering two bedrooms and one bath on the main level and a finished room, half bath, and laundry area on the lower level. This home is filled with vintage character and cozy charm. Inside, enjoy sunlit living spaces with original hardwood floors, classic windows, and period details throughout. The kitchen and baths remain largely original—clean, inviting, and brimming with old-world charm—perfect for those who appreciate the craftsmanship of a bygone era or wish to add their personal touch. Outside, the home truly shines. The beautifully landscaped yard is..
Supplements: ...is a private garden retreat, with stone walkways, a flagstone patio, abundant mature fruit trees, and vibrant flowering plants. Lush foliage surrounds the property, creating a sense of privacy and seclusion while remaining elevated above the street. It's an ideal setting for a relaxing morning or simply enjoying the peaceful ambiance of your own verdant oasis. All of this, just minutes from downtown Santa Barbara, the historic Mission, parks, and dining. A rare Upper East gem - rich in character, embraced by nature, and ready to welcome its next chapter.
More Information MLS# 25-2810
Location Info
Country: US
Compass Map: Santa Barbara
Map Grid: O11
Cross Street: Olive St.
Walk Score: 56
Bike Score: 40
District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
Street #: 512
Dir: E
Street Name: Islay
Street Suffix: Street
State: CA
Postal Code: 93101
County: Santa Barbara
Parcel Number: 027-064-005
Contract Info
Seller Consider Concessions: Yes
Affordable Housing: No
Current Price: $1,500,000
Price: 1595000
Begin Date: 2025-07-23
Status: Closed
Status Information
Financing: Cash
Sold Date: 2025-10-24
Sold Price: $1,500,000
Under Contract Date: 2025-09-24
Property Information
Year Built: 1916
Apx Lot SqFt: 3484
Apx # Acres: 0.08
Total #Units: 1
Main House SqFt: 856
Source: Measured
Recurring Fees: No
ADU: No
Within City Limits: Yes
TYP: Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms: 2
Total Bathrooms: 2
Total Full Baths: 1
Total Half Baths: 1
Total SqFt.: 856
Neighborhood/Schools
Elementary School: Roosevelt
Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Owner Info
Deposit: 3
Remarks
Hot Sheet Comment: new
Geo Lat: 34.434556
Geo Lon: -119.706319
Condition
Good: 1
Style
Cal. Cottage: 1
Construction
Other: 1
Single Story: 1
Roof
Composition: 1
Foundation
Raised: 1
Exterior
Wood Siding: 1
Wood Shingles: 1
Parking/Garage
Garage: 1
Grounds/Landscaping
Yard Irrigation T/O: 1
Fruit Trees: 1
Other Buildings
Shed: 1
Location/Topo
Combo: 1
View
Partial/Filtered: 1
Site Improvements
Public: 1
Paved: 1
Sidewalks: 1
Cable TV: 1
Proximity
Near Hospital: 1
Near Park(s): 1
Near School(s): 1
Dining
In Living Room: 1
Laundry
In Unit: 1
Appliances Included
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Stove: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Fireplace(s)
LR: 1
Security
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Water/Sewer
S.B. Wtr: 1
Sewer Hookup: 1
Zoning
R-2: 1
Reports Available
TDS: 1
Prelim: 1
Sales Excludes
Other: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Heating
Gravity: 1
Flr/Wdw Coverings
Hardwood: 1
Drapes: 1
Contingent Remarks
HOME INSPECTN: 1
REPORTS: 1
NeighborhoodSchools
Neighborhood: 15 - Upper Eastside
Property Features
Condition: Good
Style: Cal. Cottage
Construction: Single Story; Other
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Raised
Exterior: Wood Siding; Wood Shingles
Other Buildings: Shed
View: Partial/Filtered
Site Improvements: Public; Paved; Sidewalks; Cable TV
Proximity: Near Hospital; Near Park(s); Near School(s)
Dining: In Living Room
Laundry: In Unit
Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Stove; Refrigerator; Washer
Fireplace(s): LR
Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Heating: Gravity
Zoning: R-2
Reports Available: TDS; Prelim
Sales Excludes: Other
Terms: Cash; Conventional
Contingent Remarks: HOME INSPECTN; REPORTS
Documents
Listing Office:
Compass
Last Updated: October - 24 - 2025
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