205 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
OFF MARKET

205 E Islay St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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

$4,482,100

Trulia Estimate
as of May 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $26,383/mo*
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$4,482,100

Trulia Estimate
as of May 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $26,383/mo*
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3 Beds
4 Baths
2,900 sqft
(on 0.37 acres)

Local Information

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Description

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.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
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No Info

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 History for 205 E Islay St

DatePriceEventSource
02/12/2021$2,830,000Sold
SBMLS #20-4280
01/13/2021$2,995,000PendingSBMLS #20-4280
11/10/2020$2,995,000Listed For SaleSBMLS #20-4280
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$32,393
Assessment$3,068,694
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 205 E Islay St

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2021 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA
0.24
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$2,500,000
03/06/26
3
4
2,846
115 E Pedregosa St, Santa Barbara, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$3,900,000
11/10/25
3
3.5
2,736
1515 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$2,450,000
07/10/25
3
3.5
4,220
435 E Pedregosa St, Santa Barbara, CA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$3,650,000
08/05/25
5
3.5
3,452
2301 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA
0.50
Single-Family Home
$3,350,000
06/05/25
3
3.5
3,065
1617 Olive St, Santa Barbara, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$2,100,000
05/30/25
5
4
2,514
305 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$3,078,000
08/13/25
3
2
1,938
1937 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$3,830,000
09/17/25
4
2
2,121
21 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,953,553
01/27/26
5
3
2,320
703 Colina Ln, Santa Barbara, CA
0.64
Single-Family Home
$2,950,000
07/02/25
3
3
2,296

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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

  • 21 % Say there are community events

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  • Acastleberg
    "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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  • Hollandhawthorne
    "Good walks, parks and gardens. Near to shopping and restaurants. Everyone keeps the houses tidy and well maintained "
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  • robert d.
    "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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205 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 is a 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,900 sqft single-family home built in 1929. 205 E Islay St is located in Upper East, Santa Barbara. This property is not currently available for sale. 205 E Islay St was last sold on Feb 12, 2021 for $2,830,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 205 E Islay St is $4,482,100.