Santa Barbara County property record for 1236 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,250,000 (Nov 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $27,630 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Mortgage Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 039-183-001 |
| Primary APN | 039-183-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
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| Street Address | 1236 STATE ST |
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| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93101-2608 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | C2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 24 BLK 107 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANTA BARBARA |
| Legal Block | 107 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
1236 State St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in November 2022.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1236 STATE ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-2608 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · SBA Mortgage CDC SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE CORP |
| Nov 17, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · SBA Mortgage CITIZENS BUSINESS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202248041 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 2, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000007102 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 1236 STATE ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-2608 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE COMPANY OF CA |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1236 STATE ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-2608 |
| Document Number | 0000049170 |
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| Date | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0049170 |
| Name | CDC SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE CORP |
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| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92106 |
| Type | SBA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1236 STATE ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-2608 |
| Document Number | 0000048041 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0048041 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1236 STATE ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-2608 |
| Document Number | 0000048042 |
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| Date | Nov 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0048042 |
| Name | CITIZENS BUSINESS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | SBA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Number | 0000048046 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0048046 |
| Name | CITIZENS BUSINESS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ONTARIO, CA 91761 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1236 State St was $27,630, up 1.6% from the year before.
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Municipality | Santa Barbara City |
| Unified School District | Santa Barbara Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,387,718 (+2%) Land $1,061,208 Building $1,326,510 | |
| 2025 | $27,630.00 (+1.56%) | $2,340,900 Land $1,040,400 Building $1,300,500 |
| 2024 | $27,206.00 (+13.85%) | |
| 2023 | $23,897.00 (+800.41%) | $2,250,000 Land $1,000,000 Building $1,250,000 |
| 2022 | $2,654.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1236 State St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1981–1983) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1983 · Coastal Storms, Floods, Slides & Tornadoes |
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.
The area around 1236 State 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 |
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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 BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT serves 93,334 people · EPA ID CA4210010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) 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 507 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 100 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Frontier, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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