512 E Islay St

$1,500,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
856 Sq. Ft.
$1,752 / Sq. Ft.
856
Sq. Ft.
$1,752
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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..

Listing Agent

  1. Kirk G. Hodson

    Kirk G. Hodson

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01908650

    kirk.hodson@compass.com

    P: (805)-886-6527

Property Details for 512 East Islay Street

MLS Neighborhood
15 - Upper Eastside
Property Information:Within City Limits
Yes
Zoning
R-2
Zoning:R-2
Yes
Location Info:Cross Street
Olive St.
Architectural Style
Cal. Cottage
Style:Cal. Cottage
Yes
Construction:Other
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 10/24/2025 02:30 PM

Property Details for 512 East Islay Street

StatusClosed
MLS #25-2810
Days on Market64
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Home/Estate / Single Family
Year Built1916
Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,484 SF
CountySanta Barbara County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Kirk G. Hodson, DRE #01908650

Sold By Santa Barbara Brokers, Inc., Troy G Hoidal, DRE #01904812

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Building Information for 512 East Islay Street

Stories-Year Built1916Building Size-Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,484 SF

Payment Calculator

$8,448 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,412

Property Taxes

$1,036

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 512 East Islay Street

Details
Features
  • District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
  • District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Stove: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Diningroom Features: In Living Room
  • Dining:In Living Room: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation T/O, Yard Irrigation TO, Fruit Trees2
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Shingles: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace(s):LR: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Hardwood: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Drapes: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Laundry:In Unit: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Security:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • View:Partial/Filtered: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Yard Irrigation T/O: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fruit Trees: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Heating: Gravity
  • Security Features: Smoke Detc
  • Kitchen Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Stove, Washer
  • View: Partial/Filtered
  • Other Structures: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Other, Wood Siding, Wood Shingles
  • Window Features: Drapes
  • Levels: Single Story
  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Room Total: 0
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating:Gravity: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 1916
  • Main House SqFt: 856.0
  • Other Buildings:Shed: Yes
  • Building Area Total: 856.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 027-064-005
  • Association Fee: $.00
Parking/Garage
  • Attached: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #1
  • Garages: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Gar #1: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Gar #1
Room Info
Room Info
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.10
Location Info
Location Info
  • Location Info:Compass Map: Santa Barbara
  • Location Info:Map Grid: O11
  • Location Info:Walk Score: 56.00
  • Location Info:Bike Score: 40.00
  • LocationTopo:Combo: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Hospital: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Park(s): Yes
  • Proximity:Near School(s): Yes
  • Number Of Units Buildings: 1
Neighborhood/Schools
  • Elementary School: Roosevelt
  • Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Elementary School: Roosevelt
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:High School: S.B. Sr.
Property / Assessor Information
Property / Assessor Info
  • Site Improvements:Public: Yes
  • Site Improvements:Paved: Yes
  • Site Improvements:Sidewalks: Yes
  • Site Improvements:Cable TV: Yes
  • Reports Available:TDS: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3484.0
  • Lot Size Area: 3484.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Foundation:Raised: Yes
  • Condition:Good: Yes
  • Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Residential: Single Family
  • Property Information:Year Built: 1916.0
  • Property Information:Source: Measured
  • Property Information:ADU: No
Utility Info
  • WaterSewer:S.B. Wtr: Yes
  • WaterSewer:Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • WaterSource: SB Wtr
  • Sewer: Sewer Hookup

Property History for 512 East Islay Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 23, 2025

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #25-2810

$1,500,000—
Oct 16, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1917186927

$1,500,000

+2.8% / yr

Sep 29, 2025

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #25-2810

—
Sep 29, 2025

Pending - Continue to Show

Santa Barbara AOR #25-2810

—
Jul 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #25-2810

$1,595,000—
Jul 25, 2018

Permanently Off Market

CRMLS #18364696

$1,099,000—
Jul 25, 2018

Permanently Off Market

NSBCMLS #18001958

$1,099,000—
Jul 25, 2018

Permanently Off Market

CLAW #18-364696

—
Jul 24, 2018

Permanently Off Market

Santa Barbara AOR #18-1500

$1,099,000—
May 1, 2018

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #18364696

$109,900—
May 1, 2018

Listed (Active)

NSBCMLS #18001958

$1,099,000—
May 1, 2018

Listed (Active)

CLAW #18-364696

$109,900—
Apr 30, 2018

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #18-1500

$1,099,000—
Apr 19, 2018

Expired

CRMLS #17281734

$1,265,000—
Apr 18, 2018

Expired

CLAW #17-281734

$1,265,000—
Apr 17, 2018

Permanently Off Market

Santa Barbara AOR #17-3529

$1,265,000—
Oct 17, 2017

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #17-3529

$1,265,000—
Oct 17, 2017

Listed (Active)

CLAW #17-281734

$1,265,000—
Oct 17, 2017

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #17281734

$1,265,000—
Oct 6, 2016

Permanently Off Market

Santa Barbara AOR #16-2308

$1,140,987—
Jul 11, 2016

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #16-2308

$1,200,000—
Oct 5, 2004

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #04-2951

$841,000—
Sep 14, 2004

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #04-2951

—
Sep 14, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #144048538

$841,000

+13.0% / yr

Sep 2, 2004

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #04-2951

$859,000—
Oct 9, 2003

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #03-1211

$627,500—
Aug 18, 2003

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #03-1211

—
Apr 28, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #111472816

$710,000—
Apr 20, 2003

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #03-1211

$710,000—
Nov 7, 1996

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #96-2878

$230,000—
Oct 22, 1996

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #96-2878

—
Sep 24, 1996

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #96-2878

$245,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/23/2025

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #25-2810

$1,500,000
10/16/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1917186927

$1,500,000

+2.8% / yr

09/29/2025

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #25-2810

—
09/29/2025

Pending - Continue to Show

Santa Barbara AOR #25-2810

—
07/22/2025

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #25-2810

$1,595,000
07/25/2018

Permanently Off Market

CRMLS #18364696

$1,099,000
07/25/2018

Permanently Off Market

NSBCMLS #18001958

$1,099,000
07/25/2018

Permanently Off Market

CLAW #18-364696

—
07/24/2018

Permanently Off Market

Santa Barbara AOR #18-1500

$1,099,000
05/01/2018

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #18364696

$109,900
05/01/2018

Listed (Active)

NSBCMLS #18001958

$1,099,000
05/01/2018

Listed (Active)

CLAW #18-364696

$109,900
04/30/2018

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #18-1500

$1,099,000
04/19/2018

Expired

CRMLS #17281734

$1,265,000
04/18/2018

Expired

CLAW #17-281734

$1,265,000
04/17/2018

Permanently Off Market

Santa Barbara AOR #17-3529

$1,265,000
10/17/2017

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #17-3529

$1,265,000
10/17/2017

Listed (Active)

CLAW #17-281734

$1,265,000
10/17/2017

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #17281734

$1,265,000
10/06/2016

Permanently Off Market

Santa Barbara AOR #16-2308

$1,140,987
07/11/2016

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #16-2308

$1,200,000
10/05/2004

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #04-2951

$841,000
09/14/2004

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #04-2951

—
09/14/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #144048538

$841,000

+13.0% / yr

09/02/2004

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #04-2951

$859,000
10/09/2003

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #03-1211

$627,500
08/18/2003

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #03-1211

—
04/28/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #111472816

$710,000
04/20/2003

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #03-1211

$710,000
11/07/1996

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #96-2878

$230,000
10/22/1996

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #96-2878

—
09/24/1996

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #96-2878

$245,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 512 East Islay Street

Taxable ValueLand$766,647Additions$405,621Total$1,172,268
Tax Record2025$12,433 ($1,036 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt748 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt748 SqFtLot Size3,484 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1916CountySANTA BARBARAAPN027-064-005Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 512 East Islay Street

This home is within Santa Barbara Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Roosevelt Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public9 to 12

La Cuesta Continuation High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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