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 209 E Islay St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 209 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA is $6,146,600 .

What is the price history for 209 E Islay St?

209 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $1,610,000 in December 2012.

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.

How big is the lot at 209 E Islay St?

The lot at 209 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA is about 0.55 acres (23,958 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

209 E Islay St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Upper East

5 Beds
4 Baths
3,817 sqft (on 0.55 acres)

$6,146,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $36,378/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$6,146,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $36,378/mo*

Refinance Your Home

5 Beds

4 Baths

3,817 sqft

(on 0.55 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$6.15M

Since last month

$209K (-3.3%)

Since last year

$190K (+3.2%)

Since last sale

$5M (+281%)

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 +141% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$6.13M
July 2026	$6.34M
June 2026	$6.27M
May 2026	$6.25M
April 2026	$6.27M
March 2026	$6.48M
February 2026	$6.37M
January 2026	$6.24M
2025
December 2025	$6.16M
November 2025	$6.14M
October 2025	$5.9M
September 2025	$5.95M
August 2025	$5.94M
July 2025	$6.06M
June 2025	$6.11M
May 2025	$6.36M
April 2025	$6.28M
March 2025	$6.41M
February 2025	$6.18M
January 2025	$5.78M
2024
December 2024	$5.72M
November 2024	$5.78M
October 2024	$5.79M
September 2024	$5.93M
August 2024	$5.72M
July 2024	$5.75M
June 2024	$5.83M
May 2024	$5.87M
April 2024	$5.77M
March 2024	$5.75M
February 2024	$5.81M
January 2024	$5.69M
2023
December 2023	$5.85M
November 2023	$5.64M
October 2023	$5.86M
September 2023	$5.91M
August 2023	$5.61M
July 2023	$5.93M
June 2023	$5.95M
May 2023	$5.86M
April 2023	$5.72M
March 2023	$5.69M
February 2023	$5.74M
January 2023	$5.81M
2022
December 2022	$5.82M
November 2022	$5.9M
October 2022	$6.04M
September 2022	$6.07M
August 2022	$6.08M
July 2022	$6.73M
June 2022	$7.15M
May 2022	$7.08M
April 2022	$7.03M
March 2022	$6.6M
February 2022	$5.99M
January 2022	$5.75M
2021
December 2021	$5.81M
November 2021	$5.81M
October 2021	$5.65M
September 2021	$5.46M
August 2021	$5.33M
July 2021	$5.18M
June 2021	$4.47M
May 2021	$3.37M
April 2021	$3.37M
March 2021	$3.45M
February 2021	$3.52M
January 2021	$3.16M
2020
December 2020	$3.23M
November 2020	$3.14M
October 2020	$3.21M
September 2020	$3.17M
August 2020	$2.88M
July 2020	$2.96M
June 2020	$3.04M
May 2020	$3.12M
April 2020	$3.13M
March 2020	$3.16M
February 2020	$3.42M
January 2020	$4.23M
2019
December 2019	$4.16M
November 2019	$4.18M
October 2019	$4.21M
September 2019	$4.26M
August 2019	$4.26M
July 2019	$4.26M
June 2019	$3.87M
May 2019	$3.82M
April 2019	$3.82M
March 2019	$3.79M
February 2019	$3.81M
January 2019	$3.84M
2018
December 2018	$3.88M
November 2018	$3.8M
October 2018	$3.76M
September 2018	$3.83M
August 2018	$3.83M
July 2018	$3.69M
June 2018	$2.78M
May 2018	$2.77M
April 2018	$2.57M
March 2018	$2.55M
February 2018	$2.45M
January 2018	$2.43M
2017
December 2017	$2.36M
November 2017	$2.41M
October 2017	$2.33M
September 2017	$2.33M
August 2017	$2.4M
July 2017	$2.43M
June 2017	$2.6M
May 2017	$2.55M
April 2017	$2.45M
March 2017	$2.43M
February 2017	$2.34M
January 2017	$2.58M
2016
December 2016	$2.52M
November 2016	$2.43M
October 2016	$2.4M
September 2016	$2.46M
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
111 E Pedregosa St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.14	Single-Family Home	$3,200,000	06/11/26	5	4	3,432
2021 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$2,500,000	03/06/26	3	4	2,846
21 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.27	Single-Family Home	$1,953,553	01/27/26	5	3	2,320
115 E Pedregosa St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.13	Single-Family Home	$3,900,000	11/10/25	3	3.5	2,736
118 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.10	Single-Family Home	$4,100,000	07/07/26	4	2.5	3,257
15 W Padre St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.37	Single-Family Home	$2,121,500	08/07/26	5	3	3,045
323 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$1,587,500	06/26/26	3	2.5	2,014
1424-1428 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.54	Single-Family Home	$1,850,000	06/29/26	4	4	2,725
321 E Mission St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$2,680,000	06/10/26	3	2.5	2,096
1937 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$3,830,000	09/17/25	4	2	2,121

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
1833 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.07	$6,289,400	5	4.5	5,137	Off Market
305 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.08	$3,150,900	3	2	1,938	Off Market
1915 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.11	$2,730,300	3	2	1,672	Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.07	$6,856,700	5	3.5	5,386	Off Market
1731 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.07	$6,829,300	5	3.5	5,386	Off Market
118 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.10	$4,100,000	4	2.5	3,257	Recently Sold
321 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.11	$3,851,100	4	4	3,254	Off Market
115 E Pedregosa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.13	$3,900,000	3	3.5	2,736	Recently Sold
111 E Pedregosa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.14	$3,200,000	5	4	3,432	Recently Sold
1718 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.12	$5,328,300	5	4.5	4,816	Off Market
1730 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.13	$5,381,600	4	4	3,712	Off Market
28 E Pedregosa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.17	$1,689,600	2	1	1,024	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

1904

Lot Size

0.55 acres

Living Area

3,817 sqft

Price/Sqft

$1,610

About this House

Situated In Prime Upper East, This Charming 1900's Craftsman Rests On A Rare 1/2 Acre Lot.Secluded & Set Back From The St. W/Lush Landscaping & Stone Walls This Wonderful Home Features An Outdoor Fireplace & Brick Pathways.Historic Features In This 5 Bed,4 Bath Home Include Leaded Glass Windows, Sun Porches & Classic Woodwork.Formal Dining,Parlor,Office And Remodeled Kitchen W/Large Breakfast Area

209 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,817 sqft single-family home in Upper East, built in 1904. It last sold for $1,610,000 on Dec 28, 2012. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $6,146,600, with a rent estimate of $7,646/month.

Home Details for 209 E Islay St

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 13
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1904Year Updated: 1904
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.55 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 28, 2012 Source: SBMLS #12-3523	Sold	$1,610,000
Apr 10, 2012 Source: N/A	Sold	$1,450,000
Mar 26, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$2,200,000
Jan 2, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$2,200,000
Jan 27, 1998 Source: N/A	Sold	$850,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$5,357,229

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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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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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 209 E Islay St

What is 209 E Islay St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 209 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA is $6,146,600.
What is the price history for 209 E Islay St?
209 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $1,610,000 in December 2012.
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.
How big is the lot at 209 E Islay St?
The lot at 209 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA is about 0.55 acres (23,958 sq ft).