Santa Barbara County property record for 1511 Kowalski Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 983 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,000,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $4,030 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 043-233-005 |
| Primary APN | 043-233-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 983 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 1511 KOWALSKI AVE |
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| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93101-4719 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 14A AND 13 BLK 70 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALOHA |
| Legal Block | 70 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14SE1 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 1101 |
1511 Kowalski Ave is held in a trust since October 2025.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 530 W CANON PERDIDO ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-4402 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 17, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 17, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202531958 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 17, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000112358 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1511 KOWALSKI AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-4719 |
| Document Number | 0000031958 |
| Map Reference | MB B PG 538 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0031958 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1511 KOWALSKI AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-4719 |
| Document Number | 0000031959 |
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| Date | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0031959 |
| Name | THE TURNKEY FOUNDATION INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1511 Kowalski Ave was $4,030.
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 | $1,000,000 (+164.62%) Land $650,000 Building $350,000 | |
| 2025 | $4,030.00 | $377,904 Land $201,553 Building $176,351 |
| 2023 | $3,888.00 (+1.75%) | $363,231 Land $193,727 Building $169,504 |
| 2022 | $3,821.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1511 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 1511 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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