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$2,950,000
1 Day On Site

518 E Islay Street
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
4
Beds
4
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
1973
Built
County:
Santa Barbara
Listing courtesy of Casey Turpin of Village Properties
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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, professional landscaping, wrought iron fencing and private two-car garages with EV chargers and motorized doors. Ideal for an owner-user, the duplex allows one to live in a unit while renting the other for supplemental income, or accommodate extended family, multi-generational living, or future lifestyle flexibility.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$2,950,000
Days On Site 
1 Day
Bedrooms 
4
Inside Area (SqFt) 
N/A
Total Baths 
4
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
2
Lot Size 
0.13 Acres
Year Built 
1973
MLS® Number 
26-487
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
yesterdayListing first seen on site
yesterdayListing updated with changes from the MLS®
General Features
Acres 
0.13
Cross Street 
Prospect Ave
Foundation 
Slab
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
4
Parking 
Garage
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Zoning 
Other
Interior Features
Appliances 
DishwasherWasherDryerRefrigeratorBuilt-In Electric Range
Cooling 
Other
Laundry Features 
In Unit
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Exterior Features
Roof 
Composition
Community Features
Financing Terms Available 
CashConventional
MLS Area 
15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
Schools
School District
Unknown
Elementary School
Roosevelt
Middle School
S.B. Jr.
High School
S.B. Sr.
Listing courtesy of Casey Turpin of Village Properties



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