Santa Barbara County property record for 135 E Ortega St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
| Property Type | Commercial Office |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.8 acres (34,848 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $6,550,000 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $72,025 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-081-021 |
| Primary APN | 031-081-021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 34,848 sqft (0.8 acres) |
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| Street Address | 135 E ORTEGA ST |
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| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93101-1630 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
| Local Zoning Code | C2 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 3 4 21 & POR LOT 5 BLK 191 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANTA BARBARA |
| Legal Block | 191 |
| Legal Lot Number | B |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 831 CLIFF DR, 100, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109-2346 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK OF LONG BE |
| Apr 14, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 11, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 11, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202310072 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000029239 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Property Address | 135 E ORTEGA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-1674 |
| Document Number | 0000010072 |
| Map Reference | MB E PG 8 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023-0010072 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 20, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 | 831 CLIFF DR # 100, 100, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109-2346 |
| Document Number | 0000010073 |
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| Date | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0010073 |
| Name | FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK OF LONG BE |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 135 E ORTEGA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-1674 |
| Document Number | 0000029239 |
| Map Reference | DOC 9977 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0029239 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2227 ALTA VISTA DR, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660-4128 |
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 | $6,950,911 (+2%) Land $6,335,411 Building $615,500 | |
| 2025 | $72,025.00 (+1.74%) | $6,814,620 (+356.1%) Land $6,211,188 Building $603,432 |
| 2024 | $70,793.00 (+342.57%) | |
| 2023 | $15,996.00 (+1.76%) | $1,494,095 Land $885,348 Building $608,747 |
| 2022 | $15,719.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 17 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 86 units insured incl. 69 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1995–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2024 · Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
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 |
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| 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 450 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Cox Communications, Frontier, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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