Santa Barbara County property record for 1508 Kowalski Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $443,000 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $7,033 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Transfer Dec 2020 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 043-234-009 |
| Primary APN | 043-234-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Street Address | 1508 KOWALSKI AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93101-4720 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | BLK 100 LOT 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALOHA |
| Legal Block | 100 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 1101 |
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 Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 962 BARCELONA DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-4502 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Dec 14, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Dec 14, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 3, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 3, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201638942 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 31, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000008680 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1508 KOWALSKI AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-4720 |
| Document Number | 0000074517 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 74517 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 962 BARCELONA DR SANTA BARBARA CA 931054502, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-4502 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1508 KOWALSKI AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-4720 |
| Document Number | 0000074515 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 74515 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 962 BARCELONA DR SANTA BARBARA CA 931054502, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-4502 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1508 KOWALSKI AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-4720 |
| Document Number | 0000074516 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 74516 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 962 BARCELONA DR SANTA BARBARA CA 931054502, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-4502 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1508 Kowalski Ave was $7,033.
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 | $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.
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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–2000) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 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.
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 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 669 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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