1508 Kowalski Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Property Records

Santa Barbara County property record for 1508 Kowalski Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Lot Size0.14 acres (6,098 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$443,000 (Aug 2016)
Tax Bill$7,033 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2020 Transfer
Dec 2020 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN043-234-009

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN043-234-009
Alternative APN
  • 04323409

Exterior

Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Lot Area6,098 sqft (0.14 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address1508 KOWALSKI AVE
CitySANTA BARBARA
StateCA
Zip93101-4720
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionBLK 100 LOT 27
Legal SubdivisionALOHA
Legal Block100
Legal Lot Number26
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA BARBARA
Census Block Group4
Census Block4006
Census Tract1101

Owner

1508 Kowalski Ave is owned by a company that bought it in August 2016.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address962 BARCELONA DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-4502
Owner TypeCompany
VestingBorrower in Default

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 14, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Dec 14, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Dec 14, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 3, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 3, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201638942
Prior Transfer DateJan 31, 1995
Prior Transfer Doc0000008680
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateDec 14, 2020
Property Address1508 KOWALSKI AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-4720
Document Number0000074517
Instrument DateNov 11, 2020
Instrument74517
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 30, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address962 BARCELONA DR SANTA BARBARA CA 931054502, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-4502

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateDec 14, 2020
Property Address1508 KOWALSKI AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-4720
Document Number0000074515
Instrument DateNov 11, 2020
Instrument74515
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 24, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address962 BARCELONA DR SANTA BARBARA CA 931054502, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-4502

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateDec 14, 2020
Property Address1508 KOWALSKI AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-4720
Document Number0000074516
Instrument DateNov 11, 2020
Instrument74516
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 24, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address962 BARCELONA DR SANTA BARBARA CA 931054502, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-4502

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1508 Kowalski Ave was $7,033.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Barbara County
MunicipalitySanta Barbara City
Unified School DistrictSanta Barbara Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$675,746 (+2%) Land $332,379 Building $343,367
2025$7,033.00$662,497 Land $325,862 Building $336,635
2023$6,787.00 (+1.75%)$636,773 Land $313,209 Building $323,564
2022$6,670.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1508 Kowalski Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1978.

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
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1978–2000)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 3
Most Recent ClaimApr 2000 · rainfall accumulation

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

The area around 1508 Kowalski Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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 SystemCITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 93,334 people · EPA ID CA4210010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2025
Lead3 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 669 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber
7,000 / 7,000
Cox Communications
Cable
2,000 / 100
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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