1531 S Walnut Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93458 Property Records

Santa Barbara County property record for 1531 S Walnut Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93458

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 986 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size0.14 acres (6,098 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$631 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2020 Transfer
Dec 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN117-285-007

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN117-285-007
Alternative APN
  • 11728507

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area986 sqft Total Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1960
Lot Area6,098 sqft (0.14 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address1531 S WALNUT DR
CitySANTA MARIA
StateCA
Zip93458-7124
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSTOWELL MANOR 4 LOT 5 BLK A
Legal SubdivisionSTOWELL MANOR NO. 4
Legal BlockA
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA MARIA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1042
Census Tract2410

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address136 PALM COURT DR, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-6644
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Living Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 10, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Dec 10, 2020Affidavit of Death, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateJan 13, 1983
Transfer Doc0000010908
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateDec 10, 2020
Property Address1531 S WALNUT DR, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458-7124
Document Number0000073822
Instrument DateNov 13, 2020
Instrument73822
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 22, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address136 PALM COURT DR SANTA MARIA CA 934546644, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-6644

December 2020: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateDec 10, 2020
Property Address1531 S WALNUT DR, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458-7124
Document Number0000073821
Instrument DateNov 13, 2020
Instrument73821
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 22, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address136 PALM COURT DR SANTA MARIA CA 934546644, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-6644

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Barbara County
MunicipalitySanta Maria City
Elementary School DistrictSanta Maria-Bonita Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictSanta Maria Joint Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$61,869 (+2%) Land $20,608 Building $41,261
2025$631.00 (+7.31%) Homeowner's exemption$60,656 (+4.04%) Land $20,204 Building $40,452
2023$588.00 (+1.91%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed$58,302 Land $19,420 Building $38,882
2022$577.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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 MARIA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
serves 112,208 people · EPA ID CA4210011
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionFeb 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
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 413 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber
7,000 / 7,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Ranch Wifi, Surfnet Communications, Verizon.

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