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 233 E Islay St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 233 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA is $4,028,100 .

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.

What do residents say about the Upper East neighborhood?

Residents describe the Upper East neighborhood in Santa Barbara, CA as walkable to restaurants, dog-friendly, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in Upper East, Santa Barbara .

How big is the lot at 233 E Islay St?

The lot at 233 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA is about 0.37 acres (16,117 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

233 E Islay St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Upper East

4 Beds
4 Baths
4,933 sqft (on 0.37 acres)

$4,028,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 19, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $24,014/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$4,028,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 19, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $24,014/mo*

Refinance Your Home

4 Beds

4 Baths

4,933 sqft

(on 0.37 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$4.03M

Since last month

$8K (-0.2%)

Since last year

$245K (-5.7%)

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 +42% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$4.03M
July 2026	$4.04M
June 2026	$4.01M
May 2026	$4.12M
April 2026	$4.15M
March 2026	$4.47M
February 2026	$4.09M
January 2026	$3.97M
2025
December 2025	$4.35M
November 2025	$4.35M
October 2025	$4.1M
September 2025	$4M
August 2025	$4.27M
July 2025	$4.16M
June 2025	$4.07M
May 2025	$4.33M
April 2025	$4.23M
March 2025	$4.37M
February 2025	$4.14M
January 2025	$3.7M
2024
December 2024	$3.9M
November 2024	$4.13M
October 2024	$4.26M
September 2024	$4.17M
August 2024	$4.3M
July 2024	$4.28M
June 2024	$4.33M
May 2024	$4.34M
April 2024	$4.3M
March 2024	$4.25M
February 2024	$4.21M
January 2024	$4.09M
2023
December 2023	$4.18M
November 2023	$4.03M
October 2023	$4.16M
September 2023	$4.2M
August 2023	$4.15M
July 2023	$4.2M
June 2023	$4.28M
May 2023	$4.28M
April 2023	$4.21M
March 2023	$4.03M
February 2023	$4.02M
January 2023	$3.96M
2022
December 2022	$3.97M
November 2022	$4.14M
October 2022	$4.11M
September 2022	$4.05M
August 2022	$4.06M
July 2022	$4.39M
June 2022	$4.49M
May 2022	$4.49M
April 2022	$4.41M
March 2022	$4.09M
February 2022	$3.61M
January 2022	$3.51M
2021
December 2021	$3.7M
November 2021	$3.79M
October 2021	$3.72M
September 2021	$3.71M
August 2021	$3.66M
July 2021	$3.72M
June 2021	$4.16M
May 2021	$4.88M
April 2021	$4.8M
March 2021	$4.48M
February 2021	$4.35M
January 2021	$3.97M
2020
December 2020	$3.7M
November 2020	$3.65M
October 2020	$3.59M
September 2020	$3.63M
August 2020	$3.39M
July 2020	$3.64M
June 2020	$3.81M
May 2020	$3.75M
April 2020	$3.54M
March 2020	$3.45M
February 2020	$3.12M
January 2020	$2.38M
2019
December 2019	$2.34M
November 2019	$2.3M
October 2019	$2.31M
September 2019	$2.36M
August 2019	$2.44M
July 2019	$2.61M
June 2019	$2.58M
May 2019	$2.68M
April 2019	$2.65M
March 2019	$2.62M
February 2019	$2.54M
January 2019	$2.41M
2018
December 2018	$2.63M
November 2018	$2.44M
October 2018	$2.66M
September 2018	$2.75M
August 2018	$3.05M
July 2018	$3.14M
June 2018	$3.12M
May 2018	$3.07M
April 2018	$3.05M
March 2018	$2.92M
February 2018	$2.71M
January 2018	$2.68M
2017
December 2017	$2.57M
November 2017	$2.69M
October 2017	$2.68M
September 2017	$2.71M
August 2017	$2.69M
July 2017	$2.78M
June 2017	$2.71M
May 2017	$2.68M
April 2017	$2.67M
March 2017	$2.62M
February 2017	$2.65M
January 2017	$2.58M
2016
December 2016	$2.63M
November 2016	$2.67M
October 2016	$2.73M
September 2016	$2.92M
August 2016	$2.85M

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	0.18	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
118 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.13	Single-Family Home	$4,100,000	07/07/26	4	2.5	3,257
115 E Pedregosa St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.16	Single-Family Home	$3,900,000	11/10/25	3	3.5	2,736
1937 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.20	Single-Family Home	$3,830,000	09/17/25	4	2	2,121
321 E Mission St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$2,680,000	06/10/26	3	2.5	2,096
323 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$1,587,500	06/26/26	3	2.5	2,014
21 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.29	Single-Family Home	$1,953,553	01/27/26	5	3	2,320
1424-1428 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.57	Single-Family Home	$1,850,000	06/29/26	4	4	2,725
15 W Padre St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.40	Single-Family Home	$2,121,500	08/07/26	5	3	3,045

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
305 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.04	$3,150,900	3	2	1,938	Off Market
1718 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.09	$5,264,100	5	4.5	4,816	Off Market
321 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.07	$4,122,100	4	4	3,254	Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.11	$6,835,700	5	3.5	5,386	Off Market
1731 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.11	$6,829,300	5	3.5	5,386	Off Market
1833 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.10	$6,189,900	5	4.5	5,137	Off Market
1915 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.11	$2,698,400	3	2	1,672	Off Market
118 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.13	$4,100,000	4	2.5	3,257	Recently Sold
411 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.15	$1,600,000	2	2	1,558	Recently Sold
1730 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.16	$5,391,400	4	4	3,712	Off Market
409 E Valerio St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.17	$3,001,700	4	2.5	2,371	Off Market
408 Shasta Ln #A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.17	$1,209,300	2	2.5	1,028	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 233 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

1905

Lot Size

0.37 acres

Living Area

4,933 sqft

Price/Sqft

$817

About this House

This single-family home is located at 233 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA. 233 E Islay St is in the Upper East neighborhood in Santa Barbara, CA and in ZIP code 93101. This property has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and approximately 4,933 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.37 acres and was built in 1905.

233 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 4,933 sqft single-family home in Upper East, built in 1905. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $4,028,100, with a rent estimate of $7,437/month.

Home Details for 233 E Islay St

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 9
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1905Year Updated: 1975
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.37 acres

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$573,372

Home facts updated by county records

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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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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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 233 E Islay St

What is 233 E Islay St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 233 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA is $4,028,100.
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.
What do residents say about the Upper East neighborhood?
Residents describe the Upper East neighborhood in Santa Barbara, CA as walkable to restaurants, dog-friendly, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in Upper East, Santa Barbara.
How big is the lot at 233 E Islay St?
The lot at 233 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA is about 0.37 acres (16,117 sq ft).