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 305 E Islay St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 305 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA is $3,150,900 .

What is the price history for 305 E Islay St?

305 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $3,078,000 in August 2025.

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 305 E Islay St have air conditioning?

Yes, 305 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA has air conditioning.

Does 305 E Islay St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 305 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

305 E Islay St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Upper East

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,938 sqft

$3,150,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $18,934/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$3,150,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $18,934/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,938 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$3.15M

Since last month

$1K (0%)

Since last year

$84K (+2.7%)

Since last sale

$88K (+2.9%)

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 +130% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$3.17M
July 2026	$3.16M
June 2026	$3.18M
May 2026	$3.18M
April 2026	$3.21M
March 2026	$3.13M
February 2026	$3.1M
January 2026	$3.14M
2025
December 2025	$3.12M
November 2025	$3.08M
October 2025	$3.09M
September 2025	$3.09M
August 2025	$3.08M
July 2025	$2.92M
June 2025	$2.93M
May 2025	$3.39M
April 2025	$3.15M
March 2025	$3.22M
February 2025	$3.17M
January 2025	$3.02M
2024
December 2024	$3.06M
November 2024	$3.05M
October 2024	$3.08M
September 2024	$3.06M
August 2024	$3.08M
July 2024	$3.12M
June 2024	$3.1M
May 2024	$3.16M
April 2024	$3.12M
March 2024	$3.06M
February 2024	$3.07M
January 2024	$3.02M
2023
December 2023	$3.1M
November 2023	$3.08M
October 2023	$3.15M
September 2023	$3.15M
August 2023	$3.1M
July 2023	$3.1M
June 2023	$3.14M
May 2023	$3.18M
April 2023	$3.18M
March 2023	$3.15M
February 2023	$3.21M
January 2023	$3.12M
2022
December 2022	$3.15M
November 2022	$3.23M
October 2022	$3.31M
September 2022	$3.2M
August 2022	$3.23M
July 2022	$3.26M
June 2022	$3.31M
May 2022	$3.31M
April 2022	$3.28M
March 2022	$3.2M
February 2022	$3.1M
January 2022	$3.07M
2021
December 2021	$3.07M
November 2021	$3.01M
October 2021	$2.95M
September 2021	$2.88M
August 2021	$2.85M
July 2021	$2.78M
June 2021	$2.72M
May 2021	$2.69M
April 2021	$2.86M
March 2021	$3.07M
February 2021	$1.8M
January 2021	$1.81M
2020
December 2020	$1.76M
November 2020	$1.74M
October 2020	$1.73M
September 2020	$1.69M
August 2020	$1.68M
July 2020	$1.64M
June 2020	$1.65M
May 2020	$1.69M
April 2020	$1.7M
March 2020	$1.65M
February 2020	$1.63M
January 2020	$1.63M
2019
December 2019	$1.63M
November 2019	$1.6M
October 2019	$1.61M
September 2019	$1.59M
August 2019	$1.59M
July 2019	$1.59M
June 2019	$1.59M
May 2019	$1.59M
April 2019	$1.57M
March 2019	$1.58M
February 2019	$1.21M
January 2019	$1.27M
2018
December 2018	$1.2M
November 2018	$1.18M
October 2018	$1.18M
September 2018	$1.2M
August 2018	$1.34M
July 2018	$1.31M
June 2018	$1.28M
May 2018	$1.29M
April 2018	$1.28M
March 2018	$1.27M
February 2018	$1.31M
January 2018	$1.34M
2017
December 2017	$1.32M
November 2017	$1.28M
October 2017	$1.2M
September 2017	$1.09M
August 2017	$1.13M
July 2017	$1.28M
June 2017	$1.3M
May 2017	$1.29M
April 2017	$1.24M
March 2017	$1.2M
February 2017	$1.2M
January 2017	$1.2M
2016
December 2016	$1.37M
November 2016	$1.43M
October 2016	$1.43M
September 2016	$1.32M
August 2016	$1.38M

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
411 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.12	Single-Family Home	$1,600,000	05/07/26	2	2	1,558
518 E Pedregosa St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$2,875,000	09/22/25	4	2.5	2,023
321 E Mission St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$2,680,000	06/10/26	3	2.5	2,096
1937 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$3,830,000	09/17/25	4	2	2,121
1811 Prospect Ave, Santa Barbara, CA	0.20	Single-Family Home	$2,400,000	07/10/26	2	2	1,410
1766 Prospect Ave, Santa Barbara, CA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$1,650,000	01/16/26	3	2	1,208
323 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$1,587,500	06/26/26	3	2.5	2,014
407 E Padre St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.32	Single-Family Home	$4,150,000	12/19/25	2	2.5	2,428
512 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.31	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

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
1718 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.07	$5,328,300	5	4.5	4,816	Off Market
321 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.04	$3,851,100	4	4	3,254	Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.14	$6,856,700	5	3.5	5,386	Off Market
1731 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.14	$6,829,300	5	3.5	5,386	Off Market
1833 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.14	$6,289,400	5	4.5	5,137	Off Market
1915 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.12	$2,730,300	3	2	1,672	Off Market
118 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.16	$4,100,000	4	2.5	3,257	Recently Sold
411 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.12	$1,600,000	2	2	1,558	Recently Sold
1730 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.19	$5,381,600	4	4	3,712	Off Market
409 E Valerio St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.14	$3,078,800	4	2.5	2,371	Off Market
408 Shasta Ln #A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.14	$1,208,900	2	2.5	1,028	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 305 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

1939

Living Area

1,938 sqft

Price/Sqft

$1,626

About this House

Meticulously Renovated Luxury in Santa Barbara's Upper East.
Located on one of the Upper East's most picturesque tree-lined streets, this impeccably renovated home is a masterclass in timeless elegance and modern sophistication. Every detail has been thoughtfully curated—from the highest-grade fixtures and hardware to custom finishes that reflect a commitment to quality and design.
Pristine white oak floors and abundant natural light enhance the open-concept layout, where a chef-caliber kitchen with premium appliances and custom cabinetry flows seamlessly into a gracious dining area and living room anchored by a refined fireplace. Expansive folding glass doors create indoor-outdoor experience, opening onto a beautifully landscape patio and garden—ideal for year-round entertainment. Just a short stroll to the Mission and Rose Garden, restaurants, theaters, museums, shops, and the iconic Courthouse, this home offers the rare combination of sophisticated living and unparalleled pedestrian-friendliness in one of Santa Barbara's most sought-after neighborhoods.

305 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,938 sqft single-family home in Upper East, built in 1939. It last sold for the $3,078,000 asking price on Aug 13, 2025. More recently, it was listed as a rental in February 2025 with an asking price of $10,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on April 1, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $3,150,900, with a rent estimate of $7,942/month.

Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago

Listed by Tiffany Dore 01806890, (805) 689-1052

Village Properties

Marla Gamberdella 02139725, (805) 570-3407

Village Properties - 1

Bought with: Bruce Fisher 00879404, (805) 570-1679, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Source: SBMLS, MLS#25-1788

Home Details for 305 E Islay St

Active Status
MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1938 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Freezer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Rev Osmosis, Washer, Water Softener OwnedDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Laundry RoomMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Ceiling Fan(s),Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace: Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Levels: TwoFloors: Hardwood
View Has a ViewView: Mountain(s), Setting

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: TilePatio / Porch: PatioFencing: Back YardExterior: Lawn, Yard Irrigation PRTFoundation: RaisedLawn
Parking & Garage No Attached GarageParking: Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
Surface & Elevation Topography: Level

Days on Market
Cumulative Days on Market: 65

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1939
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Mediterranean
Building Construction Materials: Stucco
Property Information Condition: ExcellentParcel Number: 027051015

Price & Status
Price List Price: $3,078,000
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Tue Jul 08 2025

Location
Direction & Address City: SANTA BARBARACommunity: 15 - Upper Eastside
School Information Elementary School: RooseveltJr High / Middle School: S.B. Jr.High School: S.B. Sr.

Building
Building Area Building Area: 1938 Square Feet

Community
Community Features: Sidewalks

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5227.2 sqft

Offer
Listing Terms: Conventional, Cash

Miscellaneous
Mls Number: 25-1788

Additional Information
Sidewalks

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 13, 2025 Source: SBMLS #25-1788	Sold	$3,078,000
Jul 12, 2025 Source: SBMLS #25-1788	Pending	$3,078,000
Jun 26, 2025 Source: CLAW #25544763	PriceChange	$3,500,000 Price increased by 14%
Jun 20, 2025 Source: SBMLS #25-1788	PriceChange	$3,078,000 Price decreased by 12%
May 6, 2025 Source: SBMLS #25-1788	Listed For Sale	$3,500,000
Apr 1, 2025 Source: SBMLS #25-450	ListingRemoved	$9,750
Mar 7, 2025 Source: SBMLS #25-450	PriceChange	$9,750 Price decreased by 7%
Feb 4, 2025 Source: SBMLS #25-450	Listed For Rent	$10,500
Jun 4, 2021 Source: N/A	Sold	$2,680,000
Apr 30, 2019 Source: N/A	Sold	$1,590,000
Apr 2, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$1,595,000
Mar 26, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$1,595,000
Jul 12, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$5,500
Jun 4, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$5,500
Aug 21, 1997 Source: N/A	Sold	$335,000
Dec 8, 1994 Source: N/A	Sold	$300,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$3,078,000

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

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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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Hollandhawthorne
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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 305 E Islay St

What is 305 E Islay St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 305 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA is $3,150,900.
What is the price history for 305 E Islay St?
305 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $3,078,000 in August 2025.
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 305 E Islay St have air conditioning?
Yes, 305 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA has air conditioning.
Does 305 E Islay St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 305 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA has in-unit laundry.