118 E Islay Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
118 E Islay Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101
$4,950,000 4 beds, 2 baths
3, 257 sqft

Agent Remarks

Now available for sale is one of Santa Barbara's most iconic and amazing homes, at the beginning of the exclusive Upper East neighborhood just a few blocks to the heart of downtown. This gorgeous Queen Anne Victorian is one of the first grand homes built in this idyllic coastal town - in 1887 by prominent local financier Joseph Howard - and in recent years has been brought back to its full glory in a meticulous and impeccable authentic restoration. You will marvel at the historic details throughout, and the luxurious new conveniences incorporated in the restoration process by renowned historical architect Peter Becker, punctuated by a spectacularly-designed newer kitchen and primary bathroom. The turnkey property includes . . . an almost-new roof, new A/C for upstairs, re-built deck, added structural, outdoor kitchen, new irrigation, private low-maintenance yard areas, several fruit trees, and a carriage house which is now a 2-car garage plus workshop plus loft space above for a potential ADU. The location is ideal as it gets - at the beginning of Santa Barbara's Upper East neighborhood just 4-5 blocks to downtown's Theatre/Arts districts, with its many fine dining spots, world-class performing arts theaters, museums, boutique retail and parks. The mid-block location on a cross-street is rare for the semi-urban Upper East, providing a low-traffic low-noise refuge compared to much of the area. See vicinity map and floorplan under Documents. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to purchase a one-of-a-kind gem!

Listing Details

Property type: Home/Estate (Single Family)
Status: Active
MLS# 25-272
List price is $4,950,000
Beds: 4
Baths: 2 (2 full) (1 half)
Living Room,Dining Room,Other fireplaces
Built in 1887
3,257 sqft
10018.00 acres
Lot size: 0.2300
Subdivision: 15 - Upper Eastside
County: Santa Barbara
Property style: Victorian
Zoning: E-1
Construction: Wood Shingles
Exterior features: Deck,Yard Irrigation T/O,Fenced: ALL
Appliances: Refrigerator,Gas Range,Tankless Water Heater,Dishwasher,Wtr Softener/Owned
Parking description: Gar #2
Lot description: Level,Near Public Transit
Heating description: Forced Air
MLS area: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE

Last Updated: 5/11/2025

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The style of this listing is Victorian.
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Lat/Long: 34.430440, -119.710125.
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Listing Agent: Ken Switzer
Lic#: 01801928
Office Name: Sherman Oaks
Broker: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CA Properties

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