Santa Barbara County property record for 1224 E Creston St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,072 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $615,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $6,974 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Mortgage Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 128-021-047 |
| Primary APN | 128-021-047 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,072 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|
| Street Address | 1224 E CRESTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA MARIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93454-1518 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MAP 56 PG 10 BLK E LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | CARRIAGE SQUARE #2 |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA MARIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 2210 |
1224 E Creston St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2024.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1224 E CRESTON ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-1518 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Man |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 23, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
| Sep 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 20, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202434450 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 15, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000078621 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 1224 E CRESTON ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-1518 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000024237 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0024237 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92111 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 1224 E CRESTON ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-1518 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1224 E CRESTON ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-1518 |
| Document Number | 0000068421 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0068421 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92111 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1224 E Creston St was $6,974.
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 | $627,300 (+2%) Land $270,300 Building $357,000 | |
| 2025 | $6,974.00 | $615,000 Land $265,000 Building $350,000 |
| 2023 | $2,683.00 (+1.63%) | $241,449 Land $118,357 Building $123,092 |
| 2022 | $2,640.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1224 E Creston St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1224 E Creston St is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 77% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect 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 246 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Surfnet Communications.
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