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This 4-bedroom, 0-bathroom residential multi family at 518 E Islay Street in Santa Barbara, CA is listed for $2,650,000. Built in 1973, on a N/A lot.

Agent 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. 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.

Key Features

  • Built in 1973

Property Details

2 full, 2 half
1973

Amenities

EV ChargerA/C

Monthly Cost Estimate

$14,173/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$1,917
Interest$11,483
Insurance$773

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

518 E Islay Street

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

15 - Riviera/Lower

Questions & Answers

This 4-bedroom, 0-bathroom residential multi family at 518 E Islay Street is listed at $2,650,000. The estimated monthly payment is $11,483 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.

Key features include: Built in 1973.

This property is listed by Casey Turpin and can be reached at 8052325766 or casey@villagesite.com.

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Casey Turpin

Agent at Village Properties

(805) 232-5766

Listed by Village Properties · View on Broker Site

MLS# 26-461· Source: listhub· Updated 110 days ago

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518 E Islay Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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