Santa Barbara County property record for 138 Serafin St, Carpinteria, CA 93013
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,295 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,550,000 (Feb 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $7,101 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 005-474-004 |
| Primary APN | 005-474-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,295 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 138 SERAFIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | CARPINTERIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93013-3032 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 12R1 |
| Legal Description | TR 10132 UNIT NO 1 LOT 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 10132 UNIT NO. 1 |
| Legal Tract | 10132 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CARPINTERIA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 1706 |
138 Serafin St is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2026.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1187 COAST VILLAGE RD, 442, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-2737 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Woman |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 25, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 25, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20265711 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 7, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002112 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 138 SERAFIN ST, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013-3032 |
| Document Number | 0000005711 |
| Map Reference | MB 54 PG 90-92 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-0005711 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO 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 | 1187 COAST VILLAGE RD # 442, 442, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-2737 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 138 Serafin St was $7,101.
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Unified School District | Carpinteria Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $606,757 (+2%) Land $346,722 Building $260,035 | |
| 2025 | $7,101.00 | $594,861 Land $339,924 Building $254,937 |
| 2023 | $6,841.00 (+1.91%) | $571,764 Land $326,725 Building $245,039 |
| 2022 | $6,713.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 138 Serafin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2018 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 138 Serafin St is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 77% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 125 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Peak WiFi, Verizon.
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