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 15 E Islay St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 15 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA is $963,200 .

What is the price history for 15 E Islay St?

15 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $809,000 in September 2018.

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.

OFF MARKET

$963,200

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
840 sqft

15 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Upper East

Est. Refi. Payment $5,820/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 20, 2018 for $809,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$963K

Since last month

$13K (-1.4%)

Since last year

$5K (-0.6%)

Since last sale

$155K (+19.1%)

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 +57% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$964K
July 2026	$977K
June 2026	$977K
May 2026	$978K
April 2026	$979K
March 2026	$1M
February 2026	$982K
January 2026	$980K
2025
December 2025	$973K
November 2025	$967K
October 2025	$949K
September 2025	$961K
August 2025	$969K
July 2025	$966K
June 2025	$960K
May 2025	$996K
April 2025	$973K
March 2025	$1M
February 2025	$992K
January 2025	$953K
2024
December 2024	$971K
November 2024	$986K
October 2024	$998K
September 2024	$996K
August 2024	$980K
July 2024	$1M
June 2024	$1.02M
May 2024	$1.02M
April 2024	$1.01M
March 2024	$1.02M
February 2024	$1.01M
January 2024	$1.01M
2023
December 2023	$1.02M
November 2023	$1M
October 2023	$1.01M
September 2023	$1M
August 2023	$978K
July 2023	$1M
June 2023	$1M
May 2023	$1.02M
April 2023	$1.01M
March 2023	$987K
February 2023	$989K
January 2023	$972K
2022
December 2022	$972K
November 2022	$981K
October 2022	$986K
September 2022	$988K
August 2022	$996K
July 2022	$1.01M
June 2022	$1.04M
May 2022	$1.04M
April 2022	$1.04M
March 2022	$1.02M
February 2022	$983K
January 2022	$954K
2021
December 2021	$967K
November 2021	$964K
October 2021	$947K
September 2021	$945K
August 2021	$912K
July 2021	$911K
June 2021	$940K
May 2021	$1.01M
April 2021	$965K
March 2021	$957K
February 2021	$931K
January 2021	$933K
2020
December 2020	$911K
November 2020	$900K
October 2020	$893K
September 2020	$868K
August 2020	$868K
July 2020	$845K
June 2020	$855K
May 2020	$873K
April 2020	$879K
March 2020	$854K
February 2020	$846K
January 2020	$846K
2019
December 2019	$842K
November 2019	$829K
October 2019	$829K
September 2019	$815K
August 2019	$814K
July 2019	$815K
June 2019	$820K
May 2019	$811K
April 2019	$814K
March 2019	$811K
February 2019	$819K
January 2019	$822K
2018
December 2018	$821K
November 2018	$813K
October 2018	$809K
September 2018	$810K
August 2018	$654K
July 2018	$654K
June 2018	$701K
May 2018	$728K
April 2018	$685K
March 2018	$686K
February 2018	$690K
January 2018	$694K
2017
December 2017	$695K
November 2017	$683K
October 2017	$690K
September 2017	$692K
August 2017	$678K
July 2017	$683K
June 2017	$615K
May 2017	$618K
April 2017	$587K
March 2017	$582K
February 2017	$588K
January 2017	$599K
2016
December 2016	$603K
November 2016	$612K
October 2016	$623K
September 2016	$618K
August 2016	$613K

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
1701 Anacapa St #20, Santa Barbara, CA	0.10	Condo	$935,000	05/13/26	2	2	1,072
1600 Garden St #32, Santa Barbara, CA	0.33	Condo	$865,550	07/28/26	2	2	889
1701 Anacapa St #9, Santa Barbara, CA	0.11	Condo	$1,075,000	02/19/26	2	2	1,262
2030 State St #6, Santa Barbara, CA	0.23	Condo	$1,001,000	02/27/26	2	2	1,346
319 W Valerio St #3, Santa Barbara, CA	0.43	Condo	$520,000	03/19/26	2	1	1,184
1234 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.68	Condo	$815,000	04/14/26	1	1	728
2012 Castillo St #B, Santa Barbara, CA	0.46	Condo	$938,000	08/04/26	2	1.5	1,217
1407 San Pascual St #D, Santa Barbara, CA	0.76	Condo	$680,000	07/28/26	1	1	862
601 E Micheltorena St #81, Santa Barbara, CA	0.64	Condo	$382,500	12/12/25	1	1	864
620 W Carrillo St #D, Santa Barbara, CA	1.00	Condo	$843,000	06/25/26	2	1	1,200

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
11 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.02	$1,486,700	2	2	772	Off Market
28 E Pedregosa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.07	$1,709,700	2	1	1,024	Off Market
22 W Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.04	$2,972,400	3	3	2,178	Off Market
111 E Pedregosa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.12	$3,200,000	5	4	3,432	Recently Sold
1730 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.10	$5,384,400	4	4	3,712	Off Market
118 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.11	$4,100,000	4	2.5	3,257	Recently Sold
115 E Pedregosa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.13	$3,900,000	3	3.5	2,736	Recently Sold
1701 Anacapa St #8, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.10	$885,000	2	2	1,092	For Sale
1701 Anacapa St #17, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.10	$915,500	2	2	1,066	Off Market
1701 Anacapa St #20, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.10	$935,000	2	2	1,072	Recently Sold
1701 Anacapa St #9, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.11	$1,075,000	2	2	1,262	Recently Sold
15 W Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.10	$2,210,000	3	2	3,453	Recently Sold

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Condo

Year Built

2005

Living Area

840 sqft

Price/Sqft

$1,147

About this House

A blend of twentieth century architecture with modern day amenities. A rare opportunity to own one of only five individual bungalows. Conveniently located in the heart of Santa Barbaras Upper East Side, within close proximity to fine dining, boutique shops, local parks and renowned art galleries. Completed in 2005 and featuring private patios, lush gardens, gourmet kitchen and outdoor/ indoor living space. Professionally manicured grounds designed to maximize use while minimizing maintenance. The centerpiece of historic Santa Barbara architecture and locale where temperate climates and lush foliage add to the fulfillment of urban living. A Shangri-la experience awaits youAdditional Features: Custom Cabinetry Top-Of-The-Line Stainless Steel Appliances Farm House Sinks Custom Tile Brazilian Hardwood and Douglas Fir Flooring Living Room Fireplace French Doors Individual Laundry Off Street Parking

15 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 840 sqft condo in Upper East, built in 2005. It last sold for $809,000 on Sep 20, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $963,200, with a rent estimate of $3,968/month.

Home Details for 15 E Islay St

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2005Year Updated: 2005
Property Type / Style Property Type: Condo

Interior Features
Appliances & Utilities Dishwasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Lot Information
Lot Area: 849 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 20, 2018 Source: N/A	Sold	$809,000
Oct 12, 2012 Source: N/A	Sold	$660,000
Jul 27, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$659,950
May 6, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$659,950
Apr 23, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$659,950
Feb 9, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$699,950
Aug 25, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$699,950 Price decreased by 7%
Jun 23, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$749,950 Price decreased by 3%
May 6, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$775,000 Price decreased by 5%
Apr 2, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$819,850 Price decreased by 5%
Feb 12, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$863,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$800,610

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!
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Neighborhood Overview

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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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2y ago
"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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8y ago
"Good walks, parks and gardens. Near to shopping and restaurants. Everyone keeps the houses tidy and well maintained "
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robert d.
13y ago
"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 15 E Islay St

What is 15 E Islay St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 15 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA is $963,200.
What is the price history for 15 E Islay St?
15 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $809,000 in September 2018.
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.