Santa Barbara County property record for 1496 Aarhus Dr, Unit M, Solvang, CA 93463
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,275 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.002 acres (95 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $393,000 (Dec 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $4,583 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 139-430-016 |
| Primary APN | 139-430-016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,275 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Lot Area | 95 sqft (0.002 acres) |
| Street Address | 1496 AARHUS DR, M |
|---|---|
| City | SOLVANG |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93463-2974 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Description | CONDO TR 30027 BK 164/59-65 LOT 1 UNIT 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 30027 |
| Legal Tract | 30027 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOLVANG-SANTA YNEZ |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 1910 |
1496 Aarhus Dr, Unit M is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2019.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1496 AARHUS DR, M, SOLVANG, CA 93463-2974 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 5, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 5, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 29, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201955931 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 24, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000047628 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1496 AARHUS DR UNIT M, M, SOLVANG, CA 93463-2974 |
| Document Number | 0000055931 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 55931 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $432.30 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1496 AARHUS DR #M SOLVANG CA 934632974, M, SOLVANG, CA 93463-2974 |
| Document Number | 55932 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 55932 |
| Name | USAA |
|---|---|
| Address | SAN ANTONIO, TX 78288-0544 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 4, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1496 Aarhus Dr, Unit M was $4,583 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 | Solvang City |
| Secondary School District | Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Solvang Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $438,391 (+2%) Land $223,100 Building $215,291 | |
| 2025 | $4,583.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $429,796 Land $218,726 Building $211,070 |
| 2023 | $4,426.00 (+1.7%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $413,109 Land $210,234 Building $202,875 |
| 2022 | $4,352.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1496 Aarhus Dr, Unit M in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 1496 Aarhus Dr, Unit M 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 | SOLVANG WATER DIVISION serves 5,980 people · EPA ID CA4210013 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 405 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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