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 300 E Islay St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 300 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA is $5,949,200 .

What is the price history for 300 E Islay St?

300 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $3,100,000 in August 2014.

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 300 E Islay St?

The lot at 300 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA is about 0.37 acres (15,900 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$5,949,200

Trulia Estimate

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

300 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Upper East

Est. Refi. Payment $35,808/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 20, 2014 for $3,100,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$5.95M

Since last month

$350K (+6.2%)

Since last year

$275K (+4.8%)

Since last sale

$3M (+92.6%)

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 +72% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$5.97M
August 2026	$5.95M
July 2026	$5.62M
June 2026	$5.5M
May 2026	$5.5M
April 2026	$5.55M
March 2026	$5.75M
February 2026	$5.6M
January 2026	$5.35M
2025
December 2025	$5.49M
November 2025	$5.37M
October 2025	$5.65M
September 2025	$5.68M
August 2025	$5.69M
July 2025	$5.32M
June 2025	$5.43M
May 2025	$5.75M
April 2025	$5.54M
March 2025	$5.65M
February 2025	$5.4M
January 2025	$5.04M
2024
December 2024	$5.24M
November 2024	$5.22M
October 2024	$5.26M
September 2024	$5.39M
August 2024	$5.31M
July 2024	$5.47M
June 2024	$5.24M
May 2024	$5.38M
April 2024	$5.23M
March 2024	$5.26M
February 2024	$5.26M
January 2024	$5.2M
2023
December 2023	$5.33M
November 2023	$5.22M
October 2023	$5.33M
September 2023	$5.36M
August 2023	$5.04M
July 2023	$5.37M
June 2023	$5.27M
May 2023	$5.28M
April 2023	$5.24M
March 2023	$5.17M
February 2023	$5.15M
January 2023	$5.06M
2022
December 2022	$4.99M
November 2022	$5.05M
October 2022	$5.08M
September 2022	$5.1M
August 2022	$5.24M
July 2022	$5.44M
June 2022	$5.5M
May 2022	$5.42M
April 2022	$5.42M
March 2022	$5.48M
February 2022	$5.36M
January 2022	$5.11M
2021
December 2021	$5.26M
November 2021	$5.23M
October 2021	$5.13M
September 2021	$5.02M
August 2021	$4.83M
July 2021	$4.78M
June 2021	$4.42M
May 2021	$3.84M
April 2021	$3.85M
March 2021	$3.73M
February 2021	$3.73M
January 2021	$3.59M
2020
December 2020	$3.58M
November 2020	$3.6M
October 2020	$3.54M
September 2020	$3.51M
August 2020	$3.34M
July 2020	$3.43M
June 2020	$3.55M
May 2020	$3.63M
April 2020	$3.58M
March 2020	$3.5M
February 2020	$3.25M
January 2020	$2.7M
2019
December 2019	$2.58M
November 2019	$2.54M
October 2019	$2.56M
September 2019	$2.57M
August 2019	$2.6M
July 2019	$2.6M
June 2019	$2.81M
May 2019	$2.85M
April 2019	$2.82M
March 2019	$2.82M
February 2019	$2.72M
January 2019	$2.72M
2018
December 2018	$2.71M
November 2018	$2.53M
October 2018	$2.65M
September 2018	$2.7M
August 2018	$2.81M
July 2018	$2.78M
June 2018	$3M
May 2018	$3.04M
April 2018	$2.78M
March 2018	$2.8M
February 2018	$2.57M
January 2018	$2.58M
2017
December 2017	$2.47M
November 2017	$2.49M
October 2017	$2.72M
September 2017	$3.11M
August 2017	$3.43M
July 2017	$3.59M
June 2017	$3.57M
May 2017	$3.59M
April 2017	$3.52M
March 2017	$3.48M
February 2017	$3.44M
January 2017	$3.46M
2016
December 2016	$3.49M
November 2016	$3.55M
October 2016	$3.49M
September 2016	$3.46M

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	0.23	Single-Family Home	$3,200,000	06/11/26	5	4	3,432
2021 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.27	Single-Family Home	$2,500,000	03/06/26	3	4	2,846
115 E Pedregosa St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$3,900,000	11/10/25	3	3.5	2,736
118 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.17	Single-Family Home	$4,100,000	07/07/26	4	2.5	3,257
321 E Mission St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.25	Single-Family Home	$2,680,000	06/10/26	3	2.5	2,096
1937 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$3,830,000	09/17/25	4	2	2,121
323 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.16	Single-Family Home	$1,587,500	06/26/26	3	2.5	2,014
512 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.28	Single-Family Home	$1,950,000	08/21/26	3	2.5	2,974
1801 Grand Ave, Santa Barbara, CA	0.32	Single-Family Home	$1,995,000	03/25/26	3	3	2,568
518 E Pedregosa St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$2,875,000	09/22/25	4	2.5	2,023

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	0.03	$3,200,000	3	2	1,938	Off Market
321 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.05	$3,729,100	4	4	3,254	Off Market
409 E Valerio St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.12	$3,021,600	4	2.5	2,371	Off Market
408 Shasta Ln #A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.12	$1,208,600	2	2.5	1,028	Off Market
411 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.11	$1,600,000	2	2	1,558	Recently Sold
1600 Garden St #29, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.15	$955,000	2	2	1,076	Off Market
1600 Garden St #32, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.16	$865,550	2	2	889	Recently Sold
423 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.12	$2,491,300	3	2	1,425	Off Market
1609 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.16	$3,776,400	4	3.5	2,228	Off Market
323 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.16	$1,587,500	3	2.5	2,014	Recently Sold
1731 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.14	$6,881,900	5	3.5	5,386	Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.14	$7,014,500	5	3.5	5,386	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 300 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

1912

Lot Size

0.37 acres

Living Area

3,900 sqft

Price/Sqft

$1,525

About this House

This sophisticated and restored Upper East Craftsman-style home built in 1912 is located in the heart of Santa Barbara near the historic Mission. Meticulously refurbished with a unique vintage glamour that boasts elegance in every room with a gourmet kitchen expansive master suite was featured in Santa Barbara's Architecture Book. This home is an artistic fusion combining remarkable structural design with extensive wood work, stylish entry, large rooms, cosy fireplaces on lusciously landscaped grounds surrounding the spacious pool area.

300 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 is a 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,900 sqft single-family home in Upper East, built in 1912. It last sold for $3,100,000 on Aug 20, 2014. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $5,949,200, with a rent estimate of $7,902/month.

Home Details for 300 E Islay St

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1912Year Updated: 1942
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.37 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 20, 2014 Source: SBMLS #13-3721	Sold	$3,100,000
Mar 4, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$3,295,000
Jan 14, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$3,295,000
Dec 5, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$3,295,000
Mar 21, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$1,875,000
Mar 19, 2012 Source: SBMLS #11-2254	Sold	$1,750,000
Jun 25, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$1,875,000
Feb 2, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$1,885,000
Jan 16, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$1,885,000 Price decreased by 1%
Dec 18, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$1,895,000
Oct 8, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$1,945,000
Aug 29, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$1,945,000
Jul 3, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$1,950,000
Jun 5, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$1,950,000
Nov 26, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$2,250,000
May 16, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$2,250,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$3,850,158

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
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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 300 E Islay St

What is 300 E Islay St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 300 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA is $5,949,200.
What is the price history for 300 E Islay St?
300 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $3,100,000 in August 2014.
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 300 E Islay St?
The lot at 300 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA is about 0.37 acres (15,900 sq ft).