518 E Islay Street, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
$2,650,000
Property Type:
Res
Bedrooms:
4
Baths:
4
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
5,663
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$2,650,000
List Date:
7/30/2026
Last Modified:
8/21/2026
Description
Ideally positioned between the Upper East and Lower Riviera, this beautifully reimagined duplex offers a rare opportunity to own a turnkey property in one of Santa Barbara's most sought-after neighborhoods. Thoughtfully updated with contemporary finishes and a fresh, cohesive design aesthetic, the property blends modern comfort with timeless appeal, all just moments from the Mission, downtown, and the city's renowned restaurants, shops, and cultural attractions. Spacious private outdoor areas, attached two-car garages, and an all-electric infrastructure enhance everyday living, while the flexible two-unit configuration presents an exceptional opportunity for an owner-occupant, multigenerational living, or long-term investment.
Open Houses
Saturday, August 22, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sunday, August 23, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
More Information MLS# 26-2523
Location Info
Country: US
Cross Street: Prospect Ave
District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
Street #: 518
Dir: E
Street Name: Islay
Street Suffix: Street
State: CA
Postal Code: 93101
County: Santa Barbara
Parcel Number: 027-064-009
Contract Info
Seller Consider Concessions: Yes
Affordable Housing: No
Current Price: $2,650,000
Price: 2650000
Begin Date: 2026-07-30
Status: Active
Property Information
Year Built: 1973
Apx # Acres: 0.13
Source: Other/See Remarks
Recurring Fees: No
ADU: No
TYP: Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms: 4
Total Bathrooms: 4
Total Full Baths: 2
Total Half Baths: 2
Neighborhood/Schools
Elementary School: Roosevelt
Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Owner Info
Deposit: 3
Deposit Type: %
Remarks
Hot Sheet Comment: new
Geo Lat: 34.434917
Geo Lon: -119.706056
Condition
Excellent: 1
Roof
Composition: 1
Foundation
Slab: 1
Parking/Garage
Total # Garage Spaces: 4
Site Improvements
Public: 1
Proximity
Near Park(s): 1
Near Restaurants: 1
Near School(s): 1
Near Shopping: 1
Laundry
In Unit: 1
Appliances Included
Built-In Electric Range: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water/Sewer
S.B. Wtr: 1
Zoning
Other: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Cooling
Other: 1
Heating
Other: 1
Electric
All Electric: 1
Property Features
Condition: Excellent
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Slab
Site Improvements: Public
Proximity: Near Park(s); Near Restaurants; Near School(s); Near Shopping
Laundry: In Unit
Appliances Included: Built-In Electric Range; Dishwasher; Dryer; Refrigerator; Washer
Cooling: Other
Heating: Other
Electric: All Electric
Zoning: Other
Terms: Cash; Conventional
Listing Office:
Village Properties
Last Updated: August - 21 - 2026
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