22 E Islay St Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Oak Park NeighborhoodEstimated payment $17,187/month
Highlights
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Fireplace
- Laundry Room
- Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
- Crown Molding
About This Home
This classic Colonial, perfectly positioned in Santa Barbara's coveted Upper East side, checks every box. Just a short stroll from theaters, shopping, and fine dining, the home radiates the timeless charm of its era. Inside, discover period details: rich hardwood floors, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, and elegant crown molding, along with delightful nooks tucked throughout. The main level features a formal dining room, a spacious office, and a welcoming kitchen with a breakfast nook. A laundry room and a convenient powder room complete the first floor. Upstairs, you'll find three generous bedrooms and two baths, and access to a balcony overlooking the private backyard. Outside, the compact garden offers a tranquil, low-maintenance retreat, while the detached two-car garage features a versatile additional room and bathroom - perfect for a home office or guest suite. This home is ready and waiting for the buyer who's looking for that charming downtown Santa Barbara location and a classic Colonial that is ready and waiting.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1923
Interior Spaces
- 2,262 Sq Ft Home
- Crown Molding
- Fireplace
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Laundry Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Schools
- Roosevelt Elementary School
- S.B. Jr. Middle School
- S.B. Sr. High School
Additional Features
- 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
- City Lot
Community Details
- 15 Upper Eastside Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 027-102-004
- Seller Considering Concessions
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,916 | $2,496,960 | $1,300,500 | $1,196,460 |
| 2023 | $25,916 | $2,400,000 | $1,250,000 | $1,150,000 |
| 2022 | $17,603 | $1,661,911 | $938,176 | $723,735 |
| 2021 | $17,198 | $1,629,326 | $919,781 | $709,545 |
| 2020 | $17,020 | $1,612,620 | $910,350 | $702,270 |
| 2019 | $16,722 | $1,581,000 | $892,500 | $688,500 |
| 2018 | $16,485 | $1,550,000 | $875,000 | $675,000 |
| 2017 | $16,434 | $1,559,727 | $923,104 | $636,623 |
| 2016 | $16,045 | $1,529,145 | $905,004 | $624,141 |
| 2014 | $15,608 | $1,476,673 | $873,949 | $602,724 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/07/2026 04/07/26 | For Sale | $2,815,000 | +17.3% | $1,244 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/13/2022 12/13/22 | Sold | $2,400,000 | -3.8% | $1,102 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 11/21/2022 11/21/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/07/2022 11/07/22 | For Sale | $2,495,000 | +83.1% | $1,146 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/29/2020 05/29/20 | Sold | $1,362,500 | -13.5% | $1,051 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 04/29/2020 04/29/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/10/2020 04/10/20 | For Sale | $1,575,000 | +1.6% | $1,214 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/22/2017 09/22/17 | Sold | $1,550,000 | -13.2% | $712 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 08/09/2017 08/09/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/17/2017 04/17/17 | For Sale | $1,785,000 | +21.4% | $820 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/09/2012 08/09/12 | Sold | $1,470,000 | -1.7% | $675 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 06/12/2012 06/12/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/07/2012 06/07/12 | For Sale | $1,495,000 | -- | $686 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $2,400,000 | First American Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $1,550,000 | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $1,470,000 | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | -- | Lawyers Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Grant Deed | -- | First American Title | |
| Grant Deed | -- | First American Title |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,800,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,624,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $1,280,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $880,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $150,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $460,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $343,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service
MLS Number: 26-1114
APN: 027-102-004
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