Santa Barbara County property record for 1253 Dover Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,485 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,135,000 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $27,874 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Transfer Sep 2017 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 019-220-024 |
| Primary APN | 019-220-024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,485 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 1253 DOVER LN |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93103-2000 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | E1 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROADVIEW ON THE RIVIERA |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
1253 Dover Ln is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2023.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1253 DOVER LN, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-2000 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 29, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM UBS BANK USA |
| Aug 13, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA |
| Jun 9, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 12, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201727258 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000003037 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1253 DOVER LN, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-2000 |
| Document Number | 0000003037 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2024-0003037 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 1253 DOVER LN, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-2000 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 1253 DOVER LN, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-2000 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | EQUITY TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000047088 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0047088 |
| Name | UBS BANK USA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111 |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4% |
| Type Change Date | Oct 1, 2027 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 9% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 9% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1253 DOVER LN, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-2000 |
| Document Number | 0000042256 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0042256 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1502 5TH ST, BERKELEY, CA 94710-1713 |
| Document Number | 0000042257 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0042257 |
| Name | MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 9, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1253 DOVER LN, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-2000 |
| Document Number | 0000027258 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 27258 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 19, 2017 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,348.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1253 DOVER LN SANTA BARBARA CA 931032000, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-2000 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1253 Dover Ln was $27,874.
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 | $2,682,912 (+2%) Land $1,358,017 Building $1,324,895 | |
| 2025 | $27,874.00 | $2,630,307 Land $1,331,390 Building $1,298,917 |
| 2023 | $26,898.00 (+1.75%) | $2,528,172 Land $1,279,692 Building $1,248,480 |
| 2022 | $26,435.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1253 Dover Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1980–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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 1253 Dover Ln is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 80% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 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 438 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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