Santa Barbara County property record for 1509 Kowalski Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,064 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $583,000 (Dec 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $7,432 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Mortgage Jun 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 043-233-006 |
| Primary APN | 043-233-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,064 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|
| Street Address | 1509 KOWALSKI AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93101-4719 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 12 BLK 70 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALOHA |
| Legal Block | 70 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 1101 |
1509 Kowalski Ave is owned by a company that bought it in December 2014.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 4853, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93140-4853 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI GREENBOX LNS |
| Jun 14, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage REISH SUSAN N LIVING TR (PT) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 3, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 3, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 27, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201455280 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 7, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000037401 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 1509 KOWALSKI AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-4719 |
| Document Number | 0000055444 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1335 MISSION RIDGE RD SANTA BARBARA CA 931032056, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-2056 |
| Document Number | 0000055444 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 55444 |
| Name | GREENBOX LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | LOS ANGELES, CA 90010 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 2, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 1509 KOWALSKI AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-4719 |
| Document Number | 0000027139 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 14, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2019 STATE ST SANTA BARBARA CA 931053553, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-3553 |
| Document Number | 0000027139 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 27139 |
| Name | REISH SUSAN N LIVING TR (PT) |
|---|---|
| Address | 3714 POE ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92107-2724 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1509 Kowalski Ave was $7,432.
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 | $714,680 (+2%) Land $520,996 Building $193,684 | |
| 2025 | $7,432.00 | $700,668 Land $510,781 Building $189,887 |
| 2023 | $7,172.00 (+1.76%) | $673,462 Land $490,948 Building $182,514 |
| 2022 | $7,048.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1509 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.
Wildfire risk around 1509 Kowalski Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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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