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1236 E Creston St, Santa Maria, CA 93454 Property Records

Santa Barbara County property record for 1236 E Creston St, Santa Maria, CA 93454

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size0.14 acres (6,098 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$487,000 (Feb 2023)
Tax Bill$7,035 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN128-024-016

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN128-024-016
Alternative APN
  • 12802416

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1.75 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Building Area1,008 sqft Total Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1962
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1962
Lot Area6,098 sqft (0.14 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address1236 E CRESTON ST
CitySANTA MARIA
StateCA
Zip93454-1518
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal SubdivisionCARRIAGE SQUARE #3
Legal BlockC
Legal Lot Number15
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA MARIA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1023
Census Tract2210

Owner

Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1236 E CRESTON ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-1518
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 3, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 3, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 8, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20233199
Prior Transfer DateSep 6, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc0000046907
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateFeb 3, 2023
Property Address1236 E CRESTON ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-1518
Document Number0000003199
Map ReferenceMB 59 PG 28&29
Instrument DateNov 22, 2022
Instrument2023-0003199
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 13, 2023
Title CompanyFIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address1236 E CRESTON ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-1518

Mortgage

Document Number0000003200
DateFeb 3, 2023
Instrument2023-0003200
Lender
NameGENEVA FINANCIAL LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Barbara County
MunicipalitySanta Maria City
Elementary School DistrictSanta Maria-Bonita Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictSanta Maria Joint Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$633,087 (+2%) Land $265,302 Building $367,785
2025$7,035.00 (+162.11%)$620,674 (+149.72%) Land $260,100 Building $360,574
2023$2,684.00 (+1.67%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed$248,548 Land $118,357 Building $130,191
2022$2,640.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies7 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 62% of the US · lower than 77% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.06% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF SANTA MARIA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
serves 112,208 people · EPA ID CA4210011
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionFeb 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 246 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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