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 205 E Islay St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 205 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA is $4,461,000 .

What is the price history for 205 E Islay St?

205 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $2,830,000 in February 2021.

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 205 E Islay St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 205 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA has in-unit laundry.

How big is the lot at 205 E Islay St?

The lot at 205 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA is about 0.37 acres (16,117 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

205 E Islay St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Upper East

3 Beds
4 Baths
2,900 sqft (on 0.37 acres)

$4,461,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 25, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $26,681/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$4,461,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 25, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $26,681/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

4 Baths

2,900 sqft

(on 0.37 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$4.46M

Since last month

$5K (+0.1%)

Since last year

$304K (+7.3%)

Since last sale

$2M (+57.2%)

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 +85% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$4.45M
July 2026	$4.44M
June 2026	$4.45M
May 2026	$4.42M
April 2026	$4.41M
March 2026	$4.53M
February 2026	$4.36M
January 2026	$4.37M
2025
December 2025	$4.32M
November 2025	$4.3M
October 2025	$4.17M
September 2025	$4.18M
August 2025	$4.15M
July 2025	$4.2M
June 2025	$4.19M
May 2025	$4.33M
April 2025	$4.3M
March 2025	$4.37M
February 2025	$4.21M
January 2025	$3.96M
2024
December 2024	$4.02M
November 2024	$4.05M
October 2024	$4.06M
September 2024	$4.07M
August 2024	$4.04M
July 2024	$4.07M
June 2024	$4.14M
May 2024	$4.16M
April 2024	$4.08M
March 2024	$3.97M
February 2024	$3.97M
January 2024	$3.92M
2023
December 2023	$4.03M
November 2023	$4.04M
October 2023	$4.07M
September 2023	$4.09M
August 2023	$4M
July 2023	$4.01M
June 2023	$4.13M
May 2023	$4.02M
April 2023	$3.96M
March 2023	$3.93M
February 2023	$3.99M
January 2023	$4M
2022
December 2022	$4M
November 2022	$4.08M
October 2022	$4.03M
September 2022	$3.89M
August 2022	$3.76M
July 2022	$3.7M
June 2022	$3.77M
May 2022	$3.77M
April 2022	$3.73M
March 2022	$3.65M
February 2022	$3.52M
January 2022	$3.49M
2021
December 2021	$3.49M
November 2021	$3.42M
October 2021	$3.34M
September 2021	$3.25M
August 2021	$3.24M
July 2021	$3.16M
June 2021	$3.1M
May 2021	$3.02M
April 2021	$2.93M
March 2021	$2.89M
February 2021	$2.85M
January 2021	$3M
2020
December 2020	$2.97M
November 2020	$2.95M
October 2020	$2.21M
September 2020	$2.16M
August 2020	$2.66M
July 2020	$2.41M
June 2020	$2.62M
May 2020	$2.88M
April 2020	$2.67M
March 2020	$2.66M
February 2020	$2.82M
January 2020	$2.92M
2019
December 2019	$2.88M
November 2019	$2.82M
October 2019	$2.67M
September 2019	$2.61M
August 2019	$2.59M
July 2019	$2.59M
June 2019	$2.88M
May 2019	$2.84M
April 2019	$2.92M
March 2019	$2.94M
February 2019	$2.95M
January 2019	$2.84M
2018
December 2018	$2.79M
November 2018	$2.64M
October 2018	$2.55M
September 2018	$2.6M
August 2018	$2.62M
July 2018	$2.61M
June 2018	$2.71M
May 2018	$2.68M
April 2018	$2.76M
March 2018	$2.78M
February 2018	$2.68M
January 2018	$2.67M
2017
December 2017	$2.7M
November 2017	$2.54M
October 2017	$2.6M
September 2017	$2.46M
August 2017	$2.51M
July 2017	$2.41M
June 2017	$2.48M
May 2017	$2.68M
April 2017	$2.59M
March 2017	$2.34M
February 2017	$2.28M
January 2017	$2.34M
2016
December 2016	$2.35M
November 2016	$2.48M
October 2016	$2.57M
September 2016	$2.46M
August 2016	$2.41M

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
2021 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$2,500,000	03/06/26	3	4	2,846
111 E Pedregosa St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.13	Single-Family Home	$3,200,000	06/11/26	5	4	3,432
115 E Pedregosa St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.12	Single-Family Home	$3,900,000	11/10/25	3	3.5	2,736
321 E Mission St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$2,680,000	06/10/26	3	2.5	2,096
118 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.07	Single-Family Home	$4,100,000	07/07/26	4	2.5	3,257
1937 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$3,830,000	09/17/25	4	2	2,121
323 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$1,587,500	06/26/26	3	2.5	2,014
21 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.25	Single-Family Home	$1,953,553	01/27/26	5	3	2,320
1424-1428 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.52	Single-Family Home	$1,850,000	06/29/26	4	4	2,725
512 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.38	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
Address Not Disclosed, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.05	$6,883,500	5	3.5	5,386	Off Market
1731 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.05	$6,907,500	5	3.5	5,386	Off Market
118 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.07	$4,100,000	4	2.5	3,257	Recently Sold
1833 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.06	$6,211,700	5	4.5	5,137	Off Market
1730 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.11	$5,384,400	4	4	3,712	Off Market
115 E Pedregosa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.12	$3,900,000	3	3.5	2,736	Recently Sold
1701 Anacapa St #8, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.16	$885,000	2	2	1,092	For Sale
305 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.10	$3,199,200	3	2	1,938	Off Market
1701 Anacapa St #9, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.16	$1,075,000	2	2	1,262	Recently Sold
22 W Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.16	$2,982,000	3	3	2,178	Off Market
111 E Pedregosa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.13	$3,200,000	5	4	3,432	Recently Sold
28 E Pedregosa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.15	$1,709,700	2	1	1,024	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 205 E Islay St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1929

Lot Size

0.37 acres

Living Area

2,900 sqft

Price/Sqft

$1,538

Parking

Garage

About this House

Beautiful and authentic 1929 Architectural gem by Winsor Soule who designed the El Encanto, The University Club and the list goes on.... This incredible home is a beautiful Monterey Colonial Spanish masterpiece with integrity still intact. On the corner of Santa Barbara Street and East Islay, it is a 2 block walk to the prestigious and beautiful Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden and Kids world.
Premium Upper Eastside neighborhood with large yard in park like setting ready for your final touches such as a swimming pool and pool house, maybe even an ADU. Sitting on a large 125X125 lot with sandstone walls and hedges.
Awesome downtown neighborhood, walk to downtown restaurants. Roosevelt school district. Extra Bonus room and bath. A must see.

205 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 is a 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,900 sqft single-family home in Upper East, built in 1929. It last sold for $2,830,000 on Feb 12, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $4,461,000, with a rent estimate of $7,747/month.

Home Details for 205 E Islay St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementTypes of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Master Bath, Mud Room, Office, Pantry, Recreation Room, Workshop
Heating & Cooling Heating: Radiant, GasHeating Fuel: Radiant
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: HardwoodGated Entry
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace
Security Security System

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: TileExterior: StuccoGardenLawnPatioPorchSprinkler System
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Garage Detached, Off Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1929Year Updated: 2015
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Spanish

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.37 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Feb 12, 2021 Source: SBMLS #20-4280	Sold	$2,830,000
Jan 13, 2021 Source: SBMLS #20-4280	Pending	$2,995,000
Nov 10, 2020 Source: SBMLS #20-4280	Listed For Sale	$2,995,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$3,130,066

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
2mo ago
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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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2y ago
"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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"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 205 E Islay St

What is 205 E Islay St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 205 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA is $4,461,000.
What is the price history for 205 E Islay St?
205 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $2,830,000 in February 2021.
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 205 E Islay St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 205 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA has in-unit laundry.
How big is the lot at 205 E Islay St?
The lot at 205 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA is about 0.37 acres (16,117 sq ft).