879 Islay
Price History Original $1,499,000 → Last $1,295,000 → Sold $1,299,000
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Best value for a newer construction home near downtown SLO. Built in 2011, this 2-bedroom + den (easily functions as a 3rd bedroom) offers nearly 2,000 sq ft with high-end finishes, no HOA, and an attached 2-car garage—just blocks from downtown. Designed with quality and comfort in mind, the home features radiant solar heating with warm floors throughout, along with stunning large-plank hardwood flooring in 7", 5", and 3" widths.
The gourmet kitchen is equipped with high-end Thermador appliances, including a 6-burner range with island hood, quartz countertops, and custom cabinetry. High-end plumbing fixtures and custom tile work are showcased throughout the home, complemented by both an indoor gas fireplace and an outdoor gas fireplace with a real rock mantle—perfect for entertaining or relaxing year-round. A spacious den with double French doors offers flexibility and could easily function as a third bedroom, office, or guest space.
Additional highlights include an attached two-car garage, no HOA, and no common walls. Enjoy the best of SLO living with close proximity to downtown shops, restaurants, and amenities.
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Property & Market Context
This 2-bedroom, 3-bath San Luis Obispo single-family home offers 1,960 sq ft of living area on a 4,093 sq ft lot.
For context, its sold price of $1,299,000 is about 4% above the 2026 year-to-date through October 9, 2026 median closed single-family home price of $1,249,500 in San Luis Obispo.
Built in 2011, the home is approximately 15 years old, compared with a median home age of 38 years for closed single-family homes in San Luis Obispo during the same period.
Local Market Tidbit
Through October 9, 2026, 51% of closed single-family homes in San Luis Obispo had air conditioning, ranking San Luis Obispo 4th among 14 SLO County communities.
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