118 E Islay Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Santa Barbara
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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
  • Active
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  • Sun, May 10
    11:00 am - 01:30 pm
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...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1887
  • Listing ID #:26-1052
  • Added:35 day(s) ago
  • Updated:May 05, 2026 at 06:21 PM

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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