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MLS® 26-1052

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Key Facts

Type Single Family Residence
Levels Residential
Size 3257 sqft
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Taxes 
Days Active 32
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Approx. Age 1887
Avg. Price Per Sqft $1,489
MLS® Number 26-1052

Property Address: 118 E Islay St, SANTA BARBARA, CA, 93101-1033

Average square foot calculated using Size range provided by listing agent.

Description

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.
MLS® Number26-1052
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Central VacNo
FireplaceNo
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Approx. Age1887
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Apr 1, 2026List Date
$4,850,000List Price
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118 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA

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