Amy Abbott & Kristin Hall | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

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
IDX
Last Updated: August - 21 - 2026
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