118 E Islay Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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118 E Islay Street,Santa Barbara, CA 93101
$4,850,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,257 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Pending
Listed by: ken switzer
Office: berkshire hathaway homeservices california properties
MLS#:26-1052
Source:SBAOR
Price summary
- Price:$4,850,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$1,489.1
About this home
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 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 theaters, museums, boutique retail and parks. The mid-block location on a cross-street is rare for the semi-urban Upper East, providing a low-traffic low-noise refuge compared to much of the area. See vicinity map and floorplan under Documents. Don't miss the opportunity to secure a notable Santa Barbara jewel....
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Home facts
- Year built:1887
- Listing ID #:26-1052
- Added:72 day(s) ago
- Updated:June 13, 2026 at 07:39 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:2
- Half bathrooms:1
- Flooring:Hardwood, Tile
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Living area:3,257 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Forced Air, Heating
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Composition
- Year built:1887
- Building area:3,257 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.23 Acres
- Lot Features:Level, Near Public Transit
- Architectural Style:Victorian
- Construction Materials:Wood Shingles
- Exterior Features:Deck, Yard Irrigation T/O
- Foundation Description:Raised
- Levels:Two
Schools
- High school:S.B. Sr.
- Middle school:S.B. Jr.
- Elementary school:Roosevelt
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$4,850,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$1,489.1
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry features:Laundry Room
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