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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

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last updated:

April 16, 2025, 02:23 PM

MLS#

25-272

Source:

SBAOR

About This Home

118 E Islay Street

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!

Home Facts

Single Family

3 Baths

4 Bedrooms

Built in 1887

Price Summary

4,950,000

$1,519 per Sq. Ft.

MLS #:

25-272

Last Updated:

April 16, 2025, 02:23 PM

Added:

3 month(s) ago


Rooms & Interior

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms:

4

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms:

3

Full Bathrooms:

2

Interior

Living Area:

3,257 Sq. Ft.


Structure

Structure

Architectural Style:

Victorian

Building Area:

3,257 Sq. Ft.

Year Built:

1887


Lot

Lot Size (Sq. Ft):

10,018


Finances & Disclosures

Finances

Price:

$4,950,000

Price per Sq. Ft:

$1,519 per Sq. Ft.

Source:SBAOR
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