Santa Barbara County property record for 1601 Gillespie St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,093 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $860,000 (Sep 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $10,361 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 043-203-010 |
| Primary APN | 043-203-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,093 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1601 GILLESPIE ST |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93101-4767 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 31 BLK 56 |
| Legal Block | 56 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 1101 |
1601 Gillespie St is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2017.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15821 VENTURA BLVD, 370, ENCINO, CA 91436-2909 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201742572 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 5, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000121025 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1601 GILLESPIE ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-4767 |
| Document Number | 0000042572 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0042572 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 15260 VENTURA BLVD STE 2100, 2100, SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403-5360 |
| Mail Care Of | MONICA CISEK |
| Document Number | 0000042573 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0042573 |
| Name | RPM MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1601 Gillespie St was $10,361.
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 | $998,099 (+2%) Land $638,320 Building $359,779 | |
| 2025 | $10,361.00 | $978,529 Land $625,804 Building $352,725 |
| 2023 | $9,998.00 (+1.74%) | $940,533 Land $601,504 Building $339,029 |
| 2022 | $9,827.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1601 Gillespie St 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 1601 Gillespie St 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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