Santa Barbara County property record for 131 E Sunset Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93454
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 808 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $430,000 (Nov 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,086 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Mortgage Nov 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 121-031-014 |
| Primary APN | 121-031-014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 808 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|
| Street Address | 131 E SUNSET AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA MARIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93454-2941 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BROADWAY PARK LOT 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROADWAY PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA MARIA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 2205 |
131 E Sunset Ave 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 | PO BOX 4853, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93140-4853 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 26, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage SUSAN NALANI REISH LIVING TRUST |
| Nov 21, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 21, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 21, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202248507 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 131 E SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-2941 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Title Company | TWFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2019 STATE ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-3553 |
| Document Number | 0000014943 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0014943 |
| Name | SUSAN NALANI REISH LIVING TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | HONOLULU, HI 96816 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 131 E SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-2941 |
| Document Number | 0000048507 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 160&161 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0048507 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2022 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 4853, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93140-4853 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 131 E Sunset Ave was $5,086, up 4.8% 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 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 | $456,318 (+2%) Land $212,241 Building $244,077 | |
| 2025 | $5,086.00 (+4.84%) | $447,372 Land $208,080 Building $239,292 |
| 2024 | $4,851.00 (+1.98%) | |
| 2023 | $4,757.00 (+1,019.29%) | $430,000 Land $200,000 Building $230,000 |
| 2022 | $425.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 131 E Sunset Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 131 E Sunset Ave is low, with less than 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 93% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | 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 676 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 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Ranch Wifi, Surfnet Communications, Verizon.
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