Santa Barbara County property record for 1278 Vallecito Rd, Carpinteria, CA 93013
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,168 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,913 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 003-171-003 |
| Primary APN | 003-171-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,168 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1278 VALLECITO RD |
|---|---|
| City | CARPINTERIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93013-1481 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VALLECITO SUB Y LOT 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | VALLECITO |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CARPINTERIA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 1601 |
1278 Vallecito Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2018.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1278 VALLECITO RD, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013-1481 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000054911 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 9, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1278 VALLECITO RD, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013-1481 |
| Document Number | 0000028671 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 28671 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 1278 VALLECITO RD CARPINTERIA CA 930131481, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013-1481 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1278 Vallecito Rd was $3,913 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Municipality | Carpinteria City |
| Unified School District | Carpinteria Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $297,149 (+2%) Land $162,479 Building $134,670 | |
| 2025 | $3,913.00 Homeowner's exemption | $291,324 Land $159,294 Building $132,030 |
| 2023 | $3,770.00 (+2.11%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $280,013 Land $153,109 Building $126,904 |
| 2022 | $3,692.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1278 Vallecito Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1980 · rainfall accumulation |
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 1278 Vallecito Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 | CARPINTERIA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT serves 16,356 people · EPA ID CA4210001 |
|---|---|
| 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 546 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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