Is Upper East, Santa Barbara, CA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 93% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is Upper East, Santa Barbara, CA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say it's dog friendly

Does Upper East, Santa Barbara, CA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 78% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Upper East, Santa Barbara, CA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 77% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is parking easy in Upper East, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say parking is easy

Would people walk alone at night in Upper East, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say people would walk alone at night

Do residents of Upper East, Santa Barbara, CA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 63% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Upper East, Santa Barbara, CA quiet?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say it's quiet

Is a car needed in Upper East, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say car is needed

Are yards well-kept in Upper East, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say yards are well-kept

Does Upper East, Santa Barbara, CA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are neighbors friendly in Upper East, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 52% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are the streets well-lit in Upper East, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 47% of users say streets are well-lit

Do kids play outside in Upper East, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say kids play outside

Is there wildlife in Upper East, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 23% of users say there's wildlife

Are there community events in Upper East, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 20% of users say there are community events

What is 118 E Islay St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 118 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA is $4,128,000 .

What is the price history for 118 E Islay St?

118 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $4,100,000 in July 2026.

Is Santa Barbara a buyer's or seller's market?

Santa Barbara is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Santa Barbara?

The median sale price in Santa Barbara is $1.77M. That is down $107K from the prior month.

Does 118 E Islay St have air conditioning?

Yes, 118 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA has air conditioning.

Does 118 E Islay St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 118 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA has laundry facilities.

SOLD

JUL 7, 2026

$4,128,000

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,257 sqft

118 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Upper East

Est. Refi. Payment $24,564/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 7, 2026 for $4,100,000 (15% below list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$4.13M

Since last month

$16K (+0.4%)

Since last year

$465K (-10.1%)

Since last sale

$22K (+0.5%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +62% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$4.12M
July 2026	$4.11M
June 2026	$4.53M
May 2026	$4.57M
April 2026	$4.68M
2025
August 2025	$4.59M
July 2025	$4.57M
June 2025	$4.6M
May 2025	$4.65M
April 2025	$4.69M
March 2025	$4.7M
February 2025	$4.7M
January 2025	$4.8M
2024
December 2024	$4.21M
November 2024	$4.21M
October 2024	$4.26M
September 2024	$4.27M
August 2024	$4.24M
July 2024	$4.3M
June 2024	$4.33M
May 2024	$4.33M
April 2024	$4.26M
March 2024	$4.24M
February 2024	$4.21M
January 2024	$4.17M
2023
December 2023	$4.25M
November 2023	$4.18M
October 2023	$4.28M
September 2023	$4.28M
August 2023	$4.55M
July 2023	$4.58M
June 2023	$4.61M
May 2023	$4.65M
April 2023	$4.66M
March 2023	$4.68M
February 2023	$4.74M
January 2023	$4.75M
2022
December 2022	$4.75M
November 2022	$4.75M
October 2022	$4.82M
September 2022	$4.25M
August 2022	$4.3M
July 2022	$4.49M
June 2022	$4.6M
May 2022	$4.56M
April 2022	$4.52M
March 2022	$4.35M
February 2022	$4.04M
January 2022	$3.87M
2021
December 2021	$3.94M
November 2021	$3.89M
October 2021	$3.81M
September 2021	$3.77M
August 2021	$3.59M
July 2021	$3.53M
June 2021	$3.17M
May 2021	$2.54M
April 2021	$2.46M
March 2021	$2.32M
February 2021	$2.36M
January 2021	$2.15M
2020
December 2020	$2.22M
November 2020	$2.18M
October 2020	$2.16M
September 2020	$2.18M
August 2020	$2.14M
July 2020	$2.15M
June 2020	$2M
May 2020	$2.05M
April 2020	$2.01M
March 2020	$2.01M
February 2020	$2.26M
January 2020	$2.83M
2019
December 2019	$2.81M
November 2019	$2.79M
October 2019	$2.71M
September 2019	$2.71M
August 2019	$2.73M
July 2019	$2.73M
June 2019	$2.73M
May 2019	$2.79M
April 2019	$2.89M
March 2019	$2.86M
February 2019	$2.94M
January 2019	$2.91M
2018
December 2018	$2.91M
November 2018	$2.82M
October 2018	$2.69M
September 2018	$2.64M
August 2018	$2.67M
July 2018	$2.7M
June 2018	$2.84M
May 2018	$2.76M
April 2018	$2.78M
March 2018	$2.78M
February 2018	$2.72M
January 2018	$2.72M
2017
December 2017	$2.73M
November 2017	$2.68M
October 2017	$2.7M
September 2017	$2.67M
August 2017	$2.66M
July 2017	$2.66M
June 2017	$2.64M
May 2017	$2.66M
April 2017	$2.62M
March 2017	$2.58M
February 2017	$2.55M
January 2017	$2.57M
2016
December 2016	$2.59M
November 2016	$2.63M
October 2016	$2.59M
September 2016	$2.57M
August 2016	$2.55M

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
115 E Pedregosa St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.13	Single-Family Home	$3,900,000	11/10/25	3	3.5	2,736
1937 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.31	Single-Family Home	$3,830,000	09/17/25	4	2	2,121
111 E Pedregosa St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.14	Single-Family Home	$3,200,000	06/11/26	5	4	3,432
21 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.18	Single-Family Home	$1,953,553	01/27/26	5	3	2,320
321 E Mission St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.32	Single-Family Home	$2,680,000	06/10/26	3	2.5	2,096
15 W Padre St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.34	Single-Family Home	$2,121,500	08/07/26	5	3	3,045
323 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$1,587,500	06/26/26	3	2.5	2,014
512 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.42	Single-Family Home	$1,950,000	08/21/26	3	2.5	2,974

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
1730 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.03	$5,322,200	4	4	3,712	Off Market
1731 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.02	$6,840,300	5	3.5	5,386	Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.02	$6,957,800	5	3.5	5,386	Off Market
1701 Anacapa St #8, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.09	$885,000	2	2	1,092	For Sale
1701 Anacapa St #9, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.09	$1,075,000	2	2	1,262	Recently Sold
1701 Anacapa St #20, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.10	$935,000	2	2	1,072	Recently Sold
1701 Anacapa St #6, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.10	$925,500	2	2	988	Off Market
1701 Anacapa St #17, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.11	$911,500	2	2	1,066	Off Market
22 W Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.09	$2,933,900	3	3	2,178	Off Market
20 E Valerio St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.14	$1,374,100	2	2.5	1,648	Off Market
11 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.12	$1,466,800	2	2	772	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1887

Living Area

3,257 sqft

Price/Sqft

$1,259/sqft

About this House

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.

118 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 3,257 sqft single-family home in Upper East, built in 1887. It last sold for $4,100,000 on Jul 7, 2026 (15% below the $4,850,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $4,128,000, with a rent estimate of $7,289/month.

Last check for updates: about 14 hours ago

Listed by Ken Switzer 01245644, (805) 680-4622

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Bought with: Ken Switzer 01245644, (805) 680-4622, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Source: SBMLS, MLS#26-1052

Home Details for 118 E Islay St

Active Status
MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 3257 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Water Softener OwnedDishwasherLaundry: Laundry RoomRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace: Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Levels: TwoFloors: Hardwood, Tile
View Has a ViewView: Setting

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: DeckFencing: FullOther Structures: OtherExterior: Yard Irrigation T/OFoundation: Raised
Surface & Elevation Topography: Level

Days on Market
Cumulative Days on Market: 478

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1887
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Victorian
Building Construction Materials: Wood Shingles
Property Information Condition: ExcellentParcel Number: 027111002

Price & Status
Price List Price: $4,850,000Price Per Sqft: $1,259/sqft
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Mon Jun 08 2026

Location
Direction & Address City: SANTA BARBARACommunity: 15 - Upper Eastside
School Information Elementary School: RooseveltJr High / Middle School: S.B. Jr.High School: S.B. Sr.

Building
Building Area Building Area: 3257 Square Feet

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10018 sqft

Offer
Listing Terms: Conventional, Cash

Miscellaneous
Mls Number: 26-1052

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 7, 2026 Source: SBMLS #26-1052	Sold	$4,100,000
Jun 9, 2026 Source: SBMLS #26-1052	Pending	$4,850,000
Apr 1, 2026 Source: SBMLS #26-1052	Listed For Sale	$4,850,000
Mar 3, 2026 Source: SBMLS #25-272	ListingRemoved	$4,950,000
Jan 18, 2025 Source: SBMLS #25-272	Listed For Sale	$4,950,000
Mar 7, 2023 Source: SBMLS #22-3514	ListingRemoved
Oct 22, 2022 Source: SBMLS #22-3514	Listed For Sale	$4,750,000
Apr 7, 2015 Source: SBMLS #15-728	Sold	$2,415,000
Mar 17, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$2,475,000
Mar 7, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$2,475,000 Price decreased by 1%
Sep 17, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$2,495,000 Price decreased by 7%
Jun 12, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$2,695,000 Price decreased by 4%
May 14, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$2,795,000 Price decreased by 3%
Apr 29, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$2,895,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$2,978,618

Additional Cost

Market trends in Santa Barbara

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$1.77M

$107KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.7%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$1.18K

$21MoM

Available listings

231

11MoM

Around this home

Roosevelt Elementary School
K-6
Public
463 Students
Santa Barbara Unified School District
7/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
We love Roosevelt and are so grateful to be in this school district of this amazing school! It's the best in SB Unified IMO. Super small, amazing principal and teachers and support staff and families!
Parent Review
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Neighborhood Overview

Upper East

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What Locals Say about Upper East

At least 13 Trulia users voted on each feature.

93 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
85 % Say it's dog friendly
78 % Say there are sidewalks
77 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
71 % Say parking is easy
69 % Say people would walk alone at night
63 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
62 % Say it's quiet
59 % Say car is needed
56 % Say yards are well-kept
56 % Say there's holiday spirit
52 % Say neighbors are friendly
47 % Say streets are well-lit
45 % Say kids play outside
23 % Say there's wildlife
20 % Say there are community events

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"Many trees and hedges. Several lovely parks. Friendly people. Old homes well maintained. We have lived here for more than 40 years. "
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"13 min drive on the freeway. Not too busy most days. Occasionally there is some more traffic. I can take a road as well if the freeway is busy. "
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"Good walks, parks and gardens. Near to shopping and restaurants. Everyone keeps the houses tidy and well maintained "
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"This part of Santa Barbara is only a ten or fifteen minute walk to the center of town. The city's central parks are directly on the route to the town center. It's a beautiful upscale area. "
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Frequently asked questions about 118 E Islay St

What is 118 E Islay St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 118 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA is $4,128,000.
What is the price history for 118 E Islay St?
118 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $4,100,000 in July 2026.
Is Santa Barbara a buyer's or seller's market?
Santa Barbara is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Santa Barbara?
The median sale price in Santa Barbara is $1.77M. That is down $107K from the prior month.
Does 118 E Islay St have air conditioning?
Yes, 118 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA has air conditioning.
Does 118 E Islay St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 118 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA has laundry facilities.