512 E Islay Street, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 (MLS# 25-2810)

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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

Overview

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 ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 25-2810

Location Info

District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
Street #: 512
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: 027-064-005
Cross Street: Olive St.
Walk Score: 56
Bike Score: 40

Contract Info

Price: 1595000
Seller Consider Concessions: Yes
Affordable Housing: No
Begin Date: 2025-07-23

Status Information

Financing: Cash
Sold Date: 2025-10-24
Under Contract Date: 2025-09-24

Property Information

TYP: Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms: 2
Total Bathrooms: 2
Total Full Baths: Yes
Total Half Baths: Yes
Year Built: 1916
Total SqFt.: 856
Source: Measured
Main House SqFt: 856
Apx # Acres: 0.08
Apx Lot SqFt: 3484
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

Good: Yes

Style

Cal. Cottage: Yes

Construction

Other: Yes
Single Story: Yes

Roof

Composition: Yes

Foundation

Raised: Yes

Exterior

Wood Siding: Yes
Wood Shingles: Yes

Parking/Garage

Garage: Yes

Grounds/Landscaping

Yard Irrigation T/O: Yes
Fruit Trees: Yes

Other Buildings

Shed: Yes

Location/Topo

Combo: Yes

View

Partial/Filtered: Yes

Site Improvements

Public: Yes
Paved: Yes
Sidewalks: Yes
Cable TV: Yes

Proximity

Near Hospital: Yes
Near Park(s): Yes
Near School(s): Yes

Dining

In Living Room: Yes

Laundry

In Unit: Yes

Appliances Included

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Stove: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Fireplace(s)

LR: Yes

Security

Smoke Detector(s): Yes

Water/Sewer

S.B. Wtr: Yes
Sewer Hookup: Yes

Zoning

R-2: Yes

Reports Available

TDS: Yes
Prelim: Yes

Sales Excludes

Other: Yes

Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Heating

Gravity: Yes

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Hardwood: Yes
Drapes/Curtains: Yes

Contingent Remarks

HOME INSPECTN: Yes
REPORTS: Yes

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

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Listing Office: Compass

Last Updated: October - 24 - 2025

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