Charming bungalow with gated arbor entry on a quiet street just blocks from downtown. Bamboo floors, a renovated modern kitchen, and an expanded bath with a spacious shower blend classic character with thoughtful updates. The ample backyard features mature roses and citrus trees - an inviting garden retreat just moments from downtown shops and restaurants.
Sold for $995,000
Listed by: The Avenue Central Coast Realty, Inc. • Kellye Grayson • Contact: 805-548-2670
Bought with: The Avenue Central Coast Realty, Inc.
$995,000
785 Islay St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
2beds
853sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1942
4,320 Square Feet Lot
$995,300 Zestimate®
$1,166/sqft
$2,919 Estimated rent
Home value
$995,300
$926,000 - $1.06M
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Ample backyardRenovated modern kitchenBamboo floorsInviting garden retreatGated arbor entry
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Listed by:
Kellye Grayson DRE #02014877 kellye@theavenueslo.com,
The Avenue Central Coast Realty, Inc.
Bought with:
Amy Daane, DRE #01902657
The Avenue Central Coast Realty, Inc.
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SC26053363
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bathroom
- Features: Separate Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
Features
- Open Floorplan, All Bedrooms Down
- Flooring: Bamboo
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 853 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: front door
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 4,320 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 003635002
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1942
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
Location
- Region: San Luis Obispo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,166/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $864,861
- Annual tax amount: $9,455
- Date on market: 3/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 67 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Cal Vet Loan,1031 Exchange,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: washer/dryer
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/19/2026 | Sold | $995,000$1,166/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #SC26053363 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2026 | Pending sale | $995,000$1,166/sqft |
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| 5/12/2026 | Price change | $995,000-2.9%$1,166/sqft |
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| 3/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,025,000+28.3%$1,202/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #SC26053363 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2020 | Sold | $799,000$937/sqft |
Source:  CLAW #20626426 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2020 | Pending sale | $799,000$937/sqft |
Source: Nicholas Property Group #20626426 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2020 | Listed for sale | $799,000+41.4%$937/sqft |
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| 10/21/2016 | Sold | $565,000-0.7%$662/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2016 | Pending sale | $569,000$667/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2016 | Listed for sale | $569,000+13.8%$667/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2016 | Sold | $500,000$586/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,455 +1.7% | $864,861 +2% |
| 2024 | $9,293 +1.9% | $847,904 +2% |
| 2023 | $9,124 +6.7% | $831,279 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,550 +1.6% | $814,980 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,413 +33.7% | $799,000 +33.3% |
| 2020 | $6,295 +1.1% | $599,581 +2% |
| 2019 | $6,228 +2% | $587,826 +2% |
| 2018 | $6,104 +2% | $576,300 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,983 +311.8% | $565,000 +316.9% |
| 2016 | $1,453 | $135,519 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,453 +10.6% | $133,484 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,314 | $130,870 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $127,726 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $125,223 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $124,288 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $124,585 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $122,143 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $119,749 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $117,402 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $115,101 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $112,845 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $110,777 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $108,606 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $106,477 |
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Neighborhood: 93401
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- 6/10Hawthorne Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
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- 10/10San Luis Obispo High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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