518 E Islay Street, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 (MLS# 26-2522)

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518 E Islay Street, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101

$2,650,000

Property Type: Res Inc Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,663 Status: Active

Current Price: $2,650,000 List Date: 7/30/2026 Last Modified: 8/03/2026

Overview

Description

Ideally positioned between the Upper East and Lower Riviera, this beautifully reimagined duplex offers a rare opportunity to own a turnkey property in one of Santa Barbara's most sought-after neighborhoods. Thoughtfully updated with contemporary finishes and a fresh, cohesive design aesthetic, the property blends modern comfort with timeless appeal, all just moments from the Mission, downtown, and the city's renowned restaurants, shops, and cultural attractions. Spacious private outdoor areas, attached two-car garages, and an all-electric infrastructure enhance everyday living, while the flexible two-unit configuration presents an exceptional opportunity for an owner-occupant, multigenerational living, or long-term investment.

Listing Details MLS# 26-2522

Location Info

District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
Street #: 518
Dir: E
Street Name: Islay
Street Suffix: Street
State: CA
Country: US
Postal Code: 93101
County: Santa Barbara
Parcel Number: 027-064-009
Cross Street: Prospect Ave

Contract Info

Price: 2650000
Seller Consider Concessions: Yes
Begin Date: 2026-07-30

Property Information

Number of Units: 2
Year Built: 1973
Apx # Acres: 0.13
Recurring Fees: No
Apx Lot SqFt: 0

NeighborhoodSchools

Neighborhood: 15 - Riviera/Lower

Remarks

Hot Sheet Comment: new

Owner Info

Deposit: 3
Deposit Type: %

More Information

Unit 1

# Units: Yes
# Bedrooms: 2
# Baths: Yes
# Half Baths: Yes
Rent: 0
Monthly Total: 0

Unit 2

# Units: Yes
# Bedrooms: 2
# Baths: Yes
# Half Baths: Yes
Rent: 0
Monthly Total: 0

Meters

Sep Meter Elec: Y

Parking Info

Total # Garage Spaces: 4

Neighborhood/Schools

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

Condition

Excellent: Yes

Foundation

Slab: Yes

Proximity

Near Downtown: Yes
Near Park(s): Yes
Near School(s): Yes
Near Shopping: Yes

Laundry

In Unit: Yes

Amenities

Deck: Yes
Elec Stove: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Washer: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Heating

Heat Other: Yes

Cooling

A/C Other: Yes

Zoning

Other: Yes

Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Listing Type

ER: Yes

Property Features

Condition: Excellent Foundation: Slab Proximity: Near Downtown; Near Park(s); Near School(s); Near Shopping Laundry: In Unit Amenities: Deck; Elec Stove; Dishwasher; Microwave; Washer; Dryer; Refrigerator Cooling: A/C Other Heating: Heat Other Zoning: Other Terms: Cash; Conventional Listing Type: ER

Listing Office: Village Properties

Last Updated: August - 03 - 2026

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