118 E Islay Street, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
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118 E Islay Street,SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
$4,950,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,257 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by:ken switzer
Office:berkshire hathaway homeservices california properties
MLS#:25-272
Source:SBAOR
Price summary
- Price:$4,950,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$1,519.8
About this home
Now available for sale is one of Santa Barbara's most iconic and amazing homes, at the beginning of the exclusive Upper East neighborhood just a few blocks to the heart of downtown. This gorgeous Queen Anne Victorian is one of the first grand homes built in this idyllic coastal town - 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 a spectacularly-designed newer kitchen and primary bathroom. The turnkey property includes . . . an almost-new roof, new A/C for upstairs, re-built deck, added structural, outdoor kitchen, new irrigation, 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 this fantastic opportunity to purchase a one-of-a-kind gem!
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Home facts
- Year built:1887
- Listing Id #:25-272
- Added:212 day(s) ago
- Updated:June 27, 2025 at 02:44 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:2
- Half bathrooms:1
- Living area:3,257 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Forced Air, Heating
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Composition
- Year built:1887
- Building area:3,257 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.23 Acres
Schools
- High school:S.B. Sr.
- Middle school:S.B. Jr.
- Elementary school:Roosevelt
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$4,950,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$1,519.8
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