Do kids play outside in Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say kids play outside

Are there community events in Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there are community events

Does Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are yards well-kept in Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say yards are well-kept

Are neighbors friendly in Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Would people walk alone at night in Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say people would walk alone at night

Does Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there are sidewalks

Are the streets well-lit in Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say streets are well-lit

What is 512 E Islay St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 512 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA is $1,530,300 .

What is the price history for 512 E Islay St?

512 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $1,500,000 in October 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 512 E Islay St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 512 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA has in-unit laundry.

Does 512 E Islay St have a yard?

Yes, 512 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA has a yard.

SOLD

OCT 24, 2025

512 E Islay St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Lower Riviera

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
856 sqft

$1,500,000

Last Sold: Oct 24, 2025

6% below list $1.59M

$1,752/sqft

Est. Refi. Payment $9,053/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$1,500,000

Last Sold: Oct 24, 2025

6% below list $1.59M

$1,752/sqft

Est. Refi. Payment $9,053/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1.5 Baths

856 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$1.53M

Since last month

$7K (+0.4%)

Since last year

$20K (-1.3%)

Since last sale

$36K (+2.4%)

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 +30% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$1.54M
July 2026	$1.53M
June 2026	$1.54M
May 2026	$1.54M
April 2026	$1.55M
March 2026	$1.52M
February 2026	$1.51M
January 2026	$1.52M
2025
December 2025	$1.51M
November 2025	$1.5M
October 2025	$1.5M
September 2025	$1.54M
August 2025	$1.56M
July 2025	$1.61M
June 2025	$1.48M
May 2025	$1.54M
April 2025	$1.53M
March 2025	$1.55M
February 2025	$1.51M
January 2025	$1.44M
2024
December 2024	$1.45M
November 2024	$1.48M
October 2024	$1.52M
January 2024	$1.46M
2023
August 2023	$1.48M
July 2023	$1.45M
June 2023	$1.44M
May 2023	$1.48M
April 2023	$1.46M
March 2023	$1.43M
February 2023	$1.44M
January 2023	$1.42M
2022
December 2022	$1.41M
November 2022	$1.44M
October 2022	$1.44M
September 2022	$1.42M
August 2022	$1.39M
July 2022	$1.46M
June 2022	$1.54M
May 2022	$1.54M
April 2022	$1.53M
March 2022	$1.49M
February 2022	$1.38M
January 2022	$1.33M
2021
December 2021	$1.37M
November 2021	$1.35M
October 2021	$1.33M
September 2021	$1.3M
August 2021	$1.26M
July 2021	$1.27M
June 2021	$1.25M
May 2021	$1.22M
April 2021	$1.22M
March 2021	$1.17M
February 2021	$1.16M
January 2021	$1.14M
2020
December 2020	$1.14M
November 2020	$1.14M
October 2020	$1.04M
September 2020	$1.06M
August 2020	$1.14M
July 2020	$1.12M
June 2020	$1.06M
May 2020	$1.03M
April 2020	$1.01M
March 2020	$1.01M
February 2020	$1.04M
January 2020	$1M
2019
December 2019	$1.02M
November 2019	$1.02M
October 2019	$991K
September 2019	$946K
August 2019	$933K
July 2019	$887K
June 2019	$911K
May 2019	$912K
April 2019	$899K
March 2019	$875K
February 2019	$859K
January 2019	$869K
2018
December 2018	$870K
November 2018	$864K
October 2018	$893K
September 2018	$1.07M
August 2018	$1.07M
July 2018	$1.07M
June 2018	$1.25M
May 2018	$1.25M
April 2018	$1.24M
March 2018	$1.25M
February 2018	$1.24M
January 2018	$1.24M
2017
December 2017	$1.24M
November 2017	$1.24M
October 2017	$1.25M
September 2017	$911K
August 2017	$862K
July 2017	$807K
June 2017	$827K
May 2017	$806K
April 2017	$850K
March 2017	$872K
February 2017	$817K
January 2017	$873K
2016
December 2016	$846K
November 2016	$1.12M
October 2016	$1.12M
September 2016	$1.12M
August 2016	$1.19M

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	0.08	Single-Family Home	$1,600,000	05/07/26	2	2	1,558
424 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$1,230,000	02/06/26	2	1	995
1766 Prospect Ave, Santa Barbara, CA	0.06	Single-Family Home	$1,650,000	01/16/26	3	2	1,208
1811 Prospect Ave, Santa Barbara, CA	0.04	Single-Family Home	$2,400,000	07/10/26	2	2	1,410
536 E Sola St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.41	Single-Family Home	$2,000,000	06/09/26	2	2	981
1228 Olive St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.52	Single-Family Home	$1,536,000	08/06/26	2	2	860
511 De La Vista Ave, Santa Barbara, CA	0.33	Single-Family Home	$1,725,000	05/21/26	2	1	1,238
421 Donze Ave, Santa Barbara, CA	0.53	Single-Family Home	$1,399,999	10/21/25	2	1.5	1,059
601 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.49	Single-Family Home	$1,770,000	04/28/26	2	1.5	1,026

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
518 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.03	$2,650,000	4	3	-	For Sale
1766 Prospect Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.06	$1,650,000	3	2	1,208	Recently Sold
1811 Prospect Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.04	$2,400,000	2	2	1,410	Recently Sold
1752 1/2 Prospect Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.09	$1,764,800	2	2.5	1,360	Off Market
515 E Islay St #D, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.05	$1,820,000	2	3	1,945	Recently Sold
518 E Pedregosa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.09	$2,932,400	4	2.5	2,023	Off Market
1721 Olive St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.06	$3,863,000	4	4	2,799	Off Market
1801 Grand Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.13	$1,995,000	3	3	2,568	Recently Sold
428 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.06	$1,946,400	2	1	1,061	Off Market
423 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.07	$2,545,900	3	2	1,425	Off Market
1804-1810 Grand Ave #2, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.14	$3,048,000	5	5	1,088	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

1916

Living Area

856 sqft

Price/Sqft

$1,752/sqft

Parking

Garage

About this House

Upper East Vintage Cottage | Timeless Charm with a Garden Sanctuary - Step back in time with this enchanting 1916-built cottage, tucked away on a picturesque, tree-lined street in Santa Barbara's sought-after Upper East neighborhood. Offering two bedrooms and one bath on the main level and a finished room, half bath, and laundry area on the lower level. This home is filled with vintage character and cozy charm. Inside, enjoy sunlit living spaces with original hardwood floors, classic windows, and period details throughout. The kitchen and baths remain largely original—clean, inviting, and brimming with old-world charm—perfect for those who appreciate the craftsmanship of a bygone era or wish to add their personal touch. Outside, the home truly shines. The beautifully landscaped yard is.. ...is a private garden retreat, with stone walkways, a flagstone patio, abundant mature fruit trees, and vibrant flowering plants. Lush foliage surrounds the property, creating a sense of privacy and seclusion while remaining elevated above the street. It's an ideal setting for a relaxing morning or simply enjoying the peaceful ambiance of your own verdant oasis.
All of this, just minutes from downtown Santa Barbara, the historic Mission, parks, and dining.
A rare Upper East gem - rich in character, embraced by nature, and ready to welcome its next chapter.

512 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 856 sqft single-family home in Lower Riviera, built in 1916. It last sold for $1,500,000 on Oct 24, 2025 (6% below the $1,595,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,530,300, with a rent estimate of $5,258/month.

Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago

Listed by Kirk G Hodson 01908650, (805) 886-6527

Compass

Bought with: Troy G Hoidal 01904812, (805) 689-6808, Santa Barbara Brokers, Inc.

Source: SBMLS, MLS#25-2810

Home Details for 512 E Islay St

Active Status
MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 856 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: In UnitRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling Heating: GravityHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Gravity
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace: Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: DrapesFlooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Levels: Single StoryFloors: Hardwood
View Has a ViewView: Partial/Filtered

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionExterior: Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation T/OFoundation: Raised
Parking & Garage Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking: Garage
Water & Sewer Sewer: Sewer Hookup

Days on Market
Cumulative Days on Market: 64

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1916
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building Construction Materials: Other, Wood Siding, Wood Shingles
Property Information Condition: GoodNot Included in Sale: OtherParcel Number: 027064005

Price & Status
Price List Price: $1,595,000Price Per Sqft: $1,752/sqft
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Wed Sep 24 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: 856 Square Feet

Community
Community Features: Sidewalks

Lot Information
Lot Area: 3484 sqft

Offer
Listing Terms: Cash, Ctnl

Miscellaneous
Mls Number: 25-2810

Additional Information
Sidewalks

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 24, 2025 Source: SBMLS #25-2810	Sold	$1,500,000
Sep 30, 2025 Source: SBMLS #25-2810	Pending	$1,595,000
Jul 24, 2025 Source: SBMLS #25-2810	Listed For Sale	$1,595,000
Jul 26, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$1,099,000
Oct 18, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$1,265,000
Oct 9, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$1,140,987
Sep 1, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$1,140,987 Price decreased by 5%
Jul 13, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$1,200,000
Oct 11, 2003 Source: N/A	Sold	$627,500
Apr 28, 2003 Source: N/A	Sold	$710,000
Nov 8, 1996 Source: N/A	Sold	$230,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$1,500,000

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!
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Lower Riviera

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100 % Say kids play outside
100 % Say there are community events
100 % Say there's holiday spirit
100 % Say yards are well-kept
100 % Say neighbors are friendly
100 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
100 % Say people would walk alone at night
100 % Say there are sidewalks
100 % Say streets are well-lit

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"Lots of places to walk dogs and parks close as well as great beaches. Seems doggy friendly ..........."
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"Quiet, clean friendly and safe community. Easy to walk to downtown and close to Santa Barbara bowl. "
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"Easy accessibility to everything. Great walking and views. Very quiet and love watching the sun sets."
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"Residents drive too fast for neighborhood. Friendly people, lots of kids. Pets are plentiful around here. "
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"The lifestyle here is hassle free...laid back & understated yet sophisticated and educated is how I'd describe the populous. Weather is perfect in this intimate sea side community where we have ample outdoor activities and some of the best local produce & restaurants at our fingertips. "
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Frequently asked questions about 512 E Islay St

What is 512 E Islay St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 512 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA is $1,530,300.
What is the price history for 512 E Islay St?
512 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $1,500,000 in October 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 512 E Islay St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 512 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA has in-unit laundry.
Does 512 E Islay St have a yard?
Yes, 512 E Islay St in Santa Barbara, CA has a yard.