1478 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 Property Records

Santa Barbara County property record for 1478 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 5 ba · 5,859 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size2.43 acres (105,851 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$12,600,000 (Oct 2020)
Tax Bill$142,793 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Jun 2019 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN011-060-042

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN011-060-042
Alternative APN
  • 01106042

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths5 Baths
Building Area5,859 sqft Total Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1960
Lot Area105,851 sqft

Location & Zoning

Street Address1478 E MOUNTAIN DR
CitySANTA BARBARA
StateCA
Zip93108-1245
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code2E1
Legal SubdivisionPARCEL MAP NO 13519
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA BARBARA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1014
Census Tract1500

Owner

Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address9990 S SANTA MONICA BLVD, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212-1607
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 15, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA
Jun 28, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
NEWTEK SMALL BUSN FIN

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 15, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 15, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 20, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202057330
Prior Transfer DateAug 17, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc0000043942
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateOct 15, 2020
Property Address1478 E MOUNTAIN DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-1245
Document Number0000057330
Map ReferenceMB 33 PG 65&66
Instrument DateOct 9, 2020
Instrument2020-0057330
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 25, 2022
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1478 E MOUNTAIN DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-1245

Mortgage

Document Number0000057331
DateOct 15, 2020
Instrument2020-0057331
Lender
NameGOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.68%
Type Change DateNov 1, 2027
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.25%
Max Rate At Change7.8%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate7.8%

June 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Property Address1478 E MOUNTAIN DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-1245
Document Number0000035647
Instrument DateJun 28, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 27, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address1478 E MOUNTAIN DR MONTECITO CA 931081245, MONTECITO, CA 93108-1245

Mortgage

Document Number0000035647
DateAug 19, 2019
Instrument35647
Lender
NameNEWTEK SMALL BUSN FIN
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Address1981 MARCUS AVE # 130, NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11042-1046
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueAug 18, 2029
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Barbara County
Secondary School DistrictSanta Barbara Unified School District (7-12) (07 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictMontecito Union Elementary School District (KG - 06)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$13,911,415 (+2%) Land $5,520,403 Building $8,391,012
2025$142,793.00 (+1.86%)$13,638,643 (+4.04%) Land $5,412,160 Building $8,226,483
2024$140,180.00 (+1.88%)
2023$137,587.00 (+1.84%)$13,109,040 Land $5,202,000 Building $7,907,040
2022$135,097.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 86 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies86 in force
Nearby Flood Claims47 (1980–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA25 of 47
Most Recent ClaimOct 2025 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Jan 2023 · 3 claims
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding Landslides, Mud Flow, Mar 1995 · 4 claims
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mud Flows, Jan 1995 · 6 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 62% of the US · lower than 77% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.06% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMONTECITO WATER DIST
serves 12,010 people · EPA ID CA4210007
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 74 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Cox Communications
Cable
2,000 / 100

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