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    518 E Islay Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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    $2,650,000

    MULTI_FAMILY - SANTA BARBARA, CA

    Added:
    Feb 11, 2026
    Days on Market:
    91
    Last Refresh:
    May 13 at 3:06 am

    Property Features for 518 E Islay Street

    General Information

    Property type
    Residential Multi Family
    Property subtype
    Other
    Bedrooms
    4
    Rooms
    Bedroom 1, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bathroom 4, Bedroom 4, Bathroom 2
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    027-064-009

    Building Details

    Year built
    1973
    Number of units
    2

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    Listing Contact
    Casey Turpin

    Listing agent Casey Turpin

    Listing office Village Properties 1250 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA

    Listing date Feb 11, 2026

    MLS# 26-461 Listing URL

    Copyright © 2026 Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    HighLights

    • Prime location provides easy access to Santa Barbara's attractions.
    • Extensively remodeled from 2025‑2026 with contemporary architecture and an all‑electric design.
    • Duplex configuration ideal for owner‑user or rental income.
    • Fully rebuilt kitchens and bathrooms with custom cabinetry and new appliances.
    • Spacious outdoor decks promote seamless indoor‑outdoor living.
    • Private two‑car garages with EV chargers.

    Overview

    This turnkey duplex property is ideally situated between the Upper East and Lower Riviera, offering access to Santa Barbara's landmarks and entertainment. The property was extensively remodeled from 2025-2026 and combines contemporary architecture and interiors with modern systems and an all-electric design. Interiors feature engineered wide-plank wood flooring, smooth skim-coated walls, new doors and hardware, curated lighting, and mini-split HVAC. Kitchens and bathrooms have been rebuilt with custom cabinetry, stone surfaces, refined fixtures, and new appliances. Each unit includes a spacious outdoor deck. 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. The property is suitable for an owner-user, allowing one to live in a unit while renting the other for supplemental income, or to accommodate extended family, multi-generational living, or future lifestyle flexibility. The property is located in Santa Barbara, California.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Duplexes

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Law Firm Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Hair Salon Dental Office Nail Salon Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Daycare Center

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Santa Barbara
    County
    Santa Barbara
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -119.706039
    Latitude
    34.434913

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Duplex - Turnkey duplex near landmarks, remodeled with modern amenities.
    Where is this duplex located?
    The property is located at 518 E Islay Street Santa Barbara, CA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $2,650,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime location provides easy access to Santa Barbara's attractions.; Extensively remodeled from 2025‑2026 with contemporary architecture and an all‑electric design.; Duplex configuration ideal for owner‑user or rental income.
    (805) 232-5766
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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