Santa Barbara County property record for 120 E Tunnell St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,418 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $281,500 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $6,523 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 121-152-009 |
| Primary APN | 121-152-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,418 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 120 E TUNNELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA MARIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93454-4140 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BELLA CASA DIV LOT 9 BLK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | BELLA CASA |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA MARIA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 2206 |
120 E Tunnell St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2024.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 120 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4140 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 2, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 2, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 13, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202422925 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 26, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000022924 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 120 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4140 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4140 |
| Document Number | 0000037007 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0037007 |
| Name | KIND LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92614 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 120 E Tunnell St was $6,523.
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Municipality | Santa Maria City |
| Elementary School District | Santa Maria-Bonita Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Santa Maria Joint Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $586,500 (+2%) Land $255,000 Building $331,500 | |
| 2025 | $6,523.00 | $575,000 Land $250,000 Building $325,000 |
| 2023 | $2,442.00 (+1.71%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $226,348 Land $117,535 Building $108,813 |
| 2022 | $2,401.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 120 E Tunnell St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 120 E Tunnell St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF SANTA MARIA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT serves 112,208 people · EPA ID CA4210011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 574 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Ranch Wifi, Surfnet Communications, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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