Santa Barbara County property record for 1597 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 4,019 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 1.3 acres (56,628 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $6,500,000 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $70,033 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-220-019 |
| Primary APN | 007-220-019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,019 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 56,628 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1597 E VALLEY RD |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93108-2102 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 2E1 |
| Legal Description | PUEBLO MAP 31A LOT 161 |
| Legal Lot Number | 161 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1599 E VALLEY RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-2102 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 6, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202319585 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 12, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000040016 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1597 E VALLEY RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-2102 |
| Document Number | 0000019585 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0019585 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1599 E VALLEY RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-2102 |
| Document Number | 0000019587 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0019587 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.25% |
| Type Change Date | Aug 1, 2028 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 3.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.25% |
| Index | Other |
| Max Rate | 10.2% |
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Secondary School District | Santa Barbara Unified School District (7-12) (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Montecito Union Elementary School District (KG - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,762,600 (+2%) Land $2,601,000 Building $4,161,600 | |
| 2025 | $70,033.00 (+52.98%) | $6,630,000 (+55.37%) Land $2,550,000 Building $4,080,000 |
| 2023 | $45,778.00 (+1.59%) | $4,267,233 (+2%) Land $2,310,360 Building $1,956,873 |
| 2022 | $45,063.00 | $4,183,562 Land $2,265,059 Building $1,918,503 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 66 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 84 units insured incl. 18 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 34 (1980–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 16 of 34 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 79% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MONTECITO WATER DIST serves 12,010 people · EPA ID CA4210007 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 172 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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