518 E Islay St

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Description

Ideally situated between the Upper East and Lower Riviera, this turnkey property offers effortless access to Santa Barbara's most beloved landmarks and entertainment. Extensively remodeled from 2025-2026, 518 E Islay pairs crisp contemporary architecture and warm, inviting interiors with modern systems, meticulous craftsmanship, and an all-electric design. Interiors showcase engineered wide-plank wood flooring, smooth skim-coated walls, new doors and hardware, curated lighting, and mini-split HVAC....Ideally situated between the Upper East and Lower Riviera, this turnkey property offers effortless access to Santa Barbara's most beloved landmarks and entertainment. Extensively remodeled from 2025-2026, 518 E Islay pairs crisp contemporary architecture and warm, inviting interiors with modern systems, meticulous craftsmanship, and an all-electric design. Interiors showcase engineered wide-plank wood flooring, smooth skim-coated walls, new doors and hardware, curated lighting, and mini-split HVAC. Kitchens and bathrooms are fully rebuilt with custom cabinetry, stone surfaces, refined fixtures, and new appliances. Each unit features a spacious outdoor deck, ideal for seamless indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. Exterior enhancements include stucco, a standing-seam metal entry roof,
  1. Listed by Casey Turpin • DRE #02125478 • Village Properties
    P: (805)-232-5766 C: (805)-232-5766 casey@villagesite.com

Property Details for 518 East Islay Street

Property Information:Within City Limits
No
Zoning
Other
Zoning:Other
Yes
Location Info:Cross Street
Prospect Ave
Property Information:Recurring Fees
No
LISTING UPDATED: 02/28/2026 11:34 PM

Property Details for 518 East Islay Street

StatusActive
MLS #26-487
Days on Market17
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Home/Estate / Single Family
Year Built1973
Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,662 SF
CountySanta Barbara County

Location

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Building Information for 518 East Islay Street

Stories-Year Built1973Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,662 SF

Payment Calculator

$14,615 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$14,378

Property Taxes

$237

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 518 East Islay Street

Details
Features
  • District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
  • District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
  • Appliances Included:Built-In Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Laundry:In Unit: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Heating: None
  • Kitchen Appliances: Refrigerator, Built-In Electric Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling: Other
  • Room Total: 0
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: No
  • Cooling:Other: Yes
  • Heating:None: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 1973
  • Building Area Total: 0.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 027-064-009
  • Association Fee: $.00
Parking/Garage
  • Attached: No
  • Total # Garage Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Parking Garage:Gar #1: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Gar #1
Room Info
Room Info
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Total Half Baths: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.20
Location Info
Location Info
  • Location Info:Compass Map: Santa Barbara
  • Location Info:Map Grid: O11
  • Proximity:Near Park(s): Yes
  • Proximity:Near School(s): Yes
  • Proximity:Near Shopping: Yes
  • Proximity:Restaurants: Yes
  • Number Of Units Buildings: 2
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
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5662.8
  • Lot Size Area: 0.13
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Condition:Excellent: Yes
  • Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Residential: Single Family
  • Property Information:Year Built: 1973.0
  • Property Information:Source: Other/See Remarks
  • Property Information:ADU: No
Utility Info
  • WaterSewer:S.B. Wtr: Yes
  • Electric:All Electric: Yes
  • WaterSource: SB Wtr

Property History for 518 East Islay Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 12, 2026

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #26-487

$2,950,000—
Feb 11, 2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #26650539

$2,950,000—
Feb 11, 2026

Listed (Active)

CLAW #26650539

$2,950,000—
Feb 10, 2026

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #26-461

$2,950,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/12/2026

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #26-487

$2,950,000
02/11/2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #26650539

$2,950,000
02/11/2026

Listed (Active)

CLAW #26650539

$2,950,000
02/10/2026

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #26-461

$2,950,000

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

Public Records for 518 East Islay Street

Taxable ValueLand$107,107Additions$158,084Total$265,191
Tax Record2025$2,848 ($237 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size5,662 SqFtStyleDuplexCountySANTA BARBARAAPN027-064-009

Schools near 518 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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518 East Islay Street is a single family home for sale in Santa Barbara, CA 93101. This property was listed for sale on February 13, 2026 by Village Properties, it's currently listed at $2,950,000. This listing's school district is Santa Barbara Unified School District. Nearby schools include Roosevelt Elementary School, Santa Barbara Junior High School and Santa Barbara Senior High School. 518 East Islay Street is a 4-bed, 4-bath, single family home built in 1973.

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