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 428 E Islay St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 428 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA is $1,987,100 .

What is the price history for 428 E Islay St?

428 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $1,815,000 in October 2023.

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 428 E Islay St have air conditioning?

Yes, 428 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA has air conditioning.

Does 428 E Islay St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 428 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

428 E Islay St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Upper East

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,061 sqft

$1,987,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $11,989/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$1,987,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $11,989/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

1,061 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$1.99M

Since last month

$12K (+0.6%)

Since last year

$60K (+3.1%)

Since last sale

$175K (+9.7%)

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 +106% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$1.99M
July 2026	$1.98M
June 2026	$1.97M
May 2026	$1.97M
April 2026	$1.98M
March 2026	$2.01M
February 2026	$1.98M
January 2026	$1.96M
2025
December 2025	$1.95M
November 2025	$1.95M
October 2025	$1.9M
September 2025	$1.92M
August 2025	$1.93M
July 2025	$1.91M
June 2025	$1.91M
May 2025	$1.97M
April 2025	$1.91M
March 2025	$1.94M
February 2025	$1.92M
January 2025	$1.94M
2024
December 2024	$1.94M
November 2024	$1.94M
October 2024	$1.86M
September 2024	$1.86M
August 2024	$1.87M
July 2024	$1.94M
June 2024	$1.89M
May 2024	$1.9M
April 2024	$1.92M
March 2024	$1.91M
February 2024	$1.91M
January 2024	$1.86M
2023
December 2023	$1.85M
November 2023	$1.83M
October 2023	$1.82M
September 2023	$1.85M
August 2023	$1.81M
July 2023	$1.82M
June 2023	$1.88M
May 2023	$1.77M
April 2023	$1.66M
March 2023	$1.55M
February 2023	$1.47M
January 2023	$1.54M
2022
December 2022	$1.52M
November 2022	$1.56M
October 2022	$1.6M
September 2022	$1.54M
August 2022	$1.55M
July 2022	$1.56M
June 2022	$1.59M
May 2022	$1.59M
April 2022	$1.57M
March 2022	$1.53M
February 2022	$1.49M
January 2022	$1.48M
2021
December 2021	$1.47M
November 2021	$1.44M
October 2021	$1.41M
September 2021	$1.38M
August 2021	$1.38M
July 2021	$1.5M
June 2021	$1.24M
May 2021	$1.36M
April 2021	$1.29M
March 2021	$1.2M
February 2021	$1.18M
January 2021	$1.13M
2020
December 2020	$1.13M
November 2020	$1.15M
October 2020	$1.14M
September 2020	$1.13M
August 2020	$1.13M
July 2020	$1.15M
June 2020	$1.12M
May 2020	$1.12M
April 2020	$1.14M
March 2020	$1.14M
February 2020	$1.1M
January 2020	$984K
2019
December 2019	$982K
November 2019	$1.03M
October 2019	$1.08M
September 2019	$1.03M
August 2019	$1.06M
July 2019	$1.05M
June 2019	$926K
May 2019	$903K
April 2019	$934K
March 2019	$913K
February 2019	$884K
January 2019	$902K
2018
December 2018	$968K
November 2018	$1M
October 2018	$1.04M
September 2018	$1.09M
August 2018	$1.05M
July 2018	$1.05M
June 2018	$1.16M
May 2018	$1.08M
April 2018	$1.04M
March 2018	$1.07M
February 2018	$1.09M
January 2018	$1M
2017
December 2017	$1.23M
November 2017	$1.22M
October 2017	$1.22M
September 2017	$1.08M
August 2017	$1.04M
July 2017	$984K
June 2017	$876K
May 2017	$884K
April 2017	$916K
March 2017	$904K
February 2017	$922K
January 2017	$917K
2016
December 2016	$935K
November 2016	$981K
October 2016	$983K
September 2016	$971K
August 2016	$968K

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
511 De La Vista Ave, Santa Barbara, CA	0.30	Single-Family Home	$1,725,000	05/21/26	2	1	1,238
411 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.04	Single-Family Home	$1,600,000	05/07/26	2	2	1,558
424 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.18	Single-Family Home	$1,230,000	02/06/26	2	1	995
1811 Prospect Ave, Santa Barbara, CA	0.09	Single-Family Home	$2,400,000	07/10/26	2	2	1,410
512 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.06	Single-Family Home	$1,500,000	10/24/25	2	1.5	856
1766 Prospect Ave, Santa Barbara, CA	0.12	Single-Family Home	$1,650,000	01/16/26	3	2	1,208
601 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.47	Single-Family Home	$1,770,000	04/28/26	2	1.5	1,026
536 E Sola St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.39	Single-Family Home	$2,000,000	06/09/26	2	2	981
117 W Valerio St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.60	Single-Family Home	$1,025,000	12/15/25	2	1.5	1,110
933 Olive St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.77	Single-Family Home	$1,695,000	02/24/26	2	1	944

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
1721 Olive St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.02	$3,863,000	4	4	2,799	Off Market
512 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.06	$1,500,000	2	1.5	856	Recently Sold
423 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.03	$2,545,900	3	2	1,425	Off Market
518 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.09	$2,650,000	4	3	-	For Sale
411 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.04	$1,600,000	2	2	1,558	Recently Sold
1811 Prospect Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.09	$2,400,000	2	2	1,410	Recently Sold
504 E Valerio St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.10	$5,398,700	6	5	4,181	Off Market
515 E Islay St #D, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.09	$1,820,000	2	3	1,945	Recently Sold
409 E Valerio St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.06	$3,078,800	4	2.5	2,371	Off Market
408 Shasta Ln #A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.06	$1,208,900	2	2.5	1,028	Off Market
1766 Prospect Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.12	$1,650,000	3	2	1,208	Recently Sold

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 428 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

1922

Living Area

1,061 sqft

Price/Sqft

$1,873

Parking

Garage

About this House

Here's an opportunity to own a piece of history on one of the most prestigious city blocks in the
upper east neighborhood. This charming Spanish-style revival home with its modern upgrades
is a rare find. Enjoy the timeless allure featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, formal dining
room, wood-burning fireplace, hardwood floors, attached 1-car garage, and remodeled kitchen
with Samsung appliances and marble countertops & backsplash. Recent upgrades include a
new A/C & HVAC system with new ducting, electrical upgrade removing knob & tube wiring,
new fencing, and new attractive swale rock wall. The front gardens have been completely
revitalized with new landscaping, making it a sight to behold. The addition of fountain features
creates a tranquil oasis for relaxation. This home offers a sense of seclusion & privacy with a big beautiful front yard and the house sitting back off the street. This is the epitome of Santa Barbara's Spanish appeal where timeless charm meets modern elegance.

428 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,061 sqft single-family home in Upper East, built in 1922. It last sold for $1,815,000 on Oct 24, 2023 (1% above the $1,800,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,987,100, with a rent estimate of $5,655/month.

Last check for updates: about 10 hours ago

Listed by Sandy Lipowski 01355215, (805) 403-3844

Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with: Katherine Peterson 02008932, (805) 689-5535, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Co-Buyer's Agent: Toni E Guy 01355215, (805) 570-0265

Source: SBMLS, MLS#23-2880

Home Details for 428 E Islay St

Active Status
MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1061 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, WasherDishwasherDisposalDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace: Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Levels: Single StoryFloors: Hardwood, Tile
View Has a ViewView: Mountain(s), Setting

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionExterior: Fruit TreesFoundation: Raised
Parking & Garage Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking: Garage
Surface & Elevation Topography: Level

Days on Market
Cumulative Days on Market: 8

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1922
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Spanish
Building Construction Materials: Stucco
Property Information Condition: ExcellentNot Included in Sale: ChandelierParcel Number: 027122006

Price & Status
Price List Price: $1,800,000
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Mon Oct 02 2023

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.

Community
Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5662.8 sqft

Offer
Listing Terms: Cash, Ctnl

Miscellaneous
Mls Number: 23-2880

Additional Information
SidewalksStreet Lights

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 24, 2023 Source: SBMLS #23-2880	Sold	$1,815,000
Oct 3, 2023 Source: SBMLS #23-2880	Pending	$1,800,000
Sep 25, 2023 Source: SBMLS #23-2880	Listed For Sale	$1,800,000
Sep 13, 2021 Source: CLAW	ListingRemoved
Sep 11, 2021 Source: CLAW #21763444	Pending	$1,375,000
Sep 8, 2021 Source: SBMLS #21-2630	Sold	$1,365,000
Aug 18, 2021 Source: CLAW #21763444	PendingToActive	$1,375,000
Jul 31, 2021 Source: SBMLS #21-2630	Pending	$1,375,000
Jul 14, 2021 Source: SBMLS #21-2630	Listed For Sale	$1,375,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$1,898,326

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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"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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"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 428 E Islay St

What is 428 E Islay St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 428 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA is $1,987,100.
What is the price history for 428 E Islay St?
428 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $1,815,000 in October 2023.
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 428 E Islay St have air conditioning?
Yes, 428 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA has air conditioning.
Does 428 E Islay St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 428 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA has in-unit laundry.