Santa Barbara County property record for 121 E Sunset Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93454
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $700,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $8,921 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Aug 2022 Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 121-031-017 |
| Primary APN | 121-031-017 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
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| Street Address | 121 E SUNSET AVE |
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| City | SANTA MARIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93454-2941 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | BROADWAY PARK LOTS 24 LOT 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROADWAY PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 24,25 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA MARIA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 2205 |
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, APN 121-031-017, as of July 8, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2019 STATE ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-3553 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Date | Document |
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| Apr 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage THE KENNETH W STERLING 2009 TRUST |
| Aug 01, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage KENNETH W STERLING JR |
| Nov 14, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO |
| Nov 14, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Jul 01, 2020 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE, WFG NAT'L TITLE INS |
| Jul 01, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STERLING K W 2009 TRUST (PT) |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 01, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 01, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202033015 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000047496 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 121 E SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-2941 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Title Company | WFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2019 STATE ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-3553 |
| Document Number | 0000030155 |
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| Date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0030155 |
| Name | THE KENNETH W STERLING 2009 TRUST |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 121 E SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-2941 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Title Company | TWFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2019 STATE ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-3553 |
| Document Number | 0000034256 |
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| Date | Aug 01, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0034256 |
| Name | KENNETH W STERLING JR |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 1063 ELSWORTH WAY, FOLSOM, CA 95630 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 121 E SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-2941 |
| Document Number | 0000047496 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 160 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0047496 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2019 STATE ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-3553 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 121 E SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-2941 |
| Document Number | 0000047495 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 160&161 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0047495 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2019 STATE ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-3553 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 01, 2020 |
| Property Address | 121 E SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-2941 |
| Document Number | 0000033014 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 33014 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE, WFG NAT'L TITLE INS |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 121 E SUNSET AVE SANTA MARIA CA 934542941, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-2941 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 01, 2020 |
| Property Address | 121 E SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-2941 |
| Document Number | 0000033015 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 33015 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE, WFG NAT'L TITLE INS |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $770.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 2019 STATE ST SANTA BARBARA CA 931053553, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-3553 |
| Document Number | 33016 |
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| Date | Jul 01, 2020 |
| Instrument | 33016 |
| Name | STERLING K W 2009 TRUST (PT) |
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| Address | 1063 ELSWORTH WAY, FOLSOM, CA 95630-7340 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll as of July 8, 2026 · Last verified August 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) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $802,950 (+2%) Land $316,297 Building $486,653 | |
| 2025 | $8,921.00 (+6.8%) | $787,207 (+4.04%) Land $310,096 Building $477,111 |
| 2023 | $8,353.00 (+5.52%) | $756,640 Land $298,055 Building $458,585 |
| 2022 | $7,916.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Santa Barbara County (06083C), as of June 9, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 676 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system CA4210011, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF SANTA MARIA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT serves 112,208 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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