518 E Islay Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Building Details

Year built

1973

Number of units

2

Listing agent Casey Turpin Show Phone

Listing office Village Properties c***@villagesite.com 1250 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA Show Phone

Listing date Feb 11, 2026

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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.

Suggested Use

Locksmith Auto Parts Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Storage Facility Food Market (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Butcher (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Grocery & Convenience Store Pet Grooming Service

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: Remodeled 2025–2026 duplex with updated, all‑electric design and modern systems; Mini‑split HVAC plus engineered wide‑plank wood flooring and smooth skim‑coated walls; Kitchens and bathrooms fully rebuilt with custom cabinetry, stone surfaces, refined fixtures, and new appliances