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This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 518 E Islay Street in Santa Barbara, CA is listed for $2,650,000. Built in 1973, on a 0.13 acres 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
  • 0.13 acre lot

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

Property Details

Parking

Garage

Appliances

RefrigeratorBuilt-In Electric RangeDishwasherDryerWasher

Questions & Answers

This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom single 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, 0.13 acre lot.

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# 26-487· Source: listhub· Updated 108 days ago

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518 E Islay Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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