San Luis Obispo County property record for 1601 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
| Property Type | Motel |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 13 ba · 3,720 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,460,000 (Oct 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $22,239 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Mortgage Aug 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010-242-038 |
| Primary APN | 010-242-038 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 13 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,720 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Sewer | Connected |
|---|
| Street Address | 1601 SHELL BEACH RD |
|---|---|
| City | PISMO BEACH |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93449-1957 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Motel |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | CY PB PISMO TER BL 5 LTS 3 4 & 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | PISMO TERRACE |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN LUIS OBISPO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARROYO GRANDE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 11704 |
1601 Shell Beach Rd, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2008.
Source: San Luis Obispo County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 460 DENNIS LN, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420-5032 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage COMMUNITY WEST BANK NA |
| Aug 6, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage RABOBANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 27, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200849505 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN LUIS OBISPO CA |
| Property Address | 1601 SHELL BEACH RD, PISMO BEACH, CA 93449-1957 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 460 DENNIS LN, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420-5032 |
| Document Number | 0000007733 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 25, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024007733 |
| Name | COMMUNITY WEST BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN LUIS OBISPO CA |
| Property Address | 1601 SHELL BEACH RD, PISMO BEACH, CA 93449-1957 |
| Document Number | 0000033623 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 6, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 460 DENNIS LN ARROYO GRANDE CA 934205032, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420-5032 |
| Document Number | 0000033623 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 33623 |
| Name | RABOBANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SANTA MARIA, CA 93456-6010 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 1601 Shell Beach Rd was $22,239.
Source: San Luis Obispo County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Luis Obispo County |
| Municipality | Pismo Beach City |
| Unified School District | Lucia Mar Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,917,723 (+1.54%) Land $1,313,513 Building $604,210 | |
| 2025 | $22,239.00 | $1,888,666 Land $1,287,758 Building $600,908 |
| 2023 | $21,228.00 (+1.71%) | $1,819,076 Land $1,237,753 Building $581,323 |
| 2022 | $20,872.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1601 Shell Beach Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 22, 2025 · 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 | 1 in force |
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 Shell Beach Rd is moderate, ranking above 57% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 57% of the US · lower than 66% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 | PISMO BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT serves 7,944 people · EPA ID CA4010008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2024 |
|---|---|
| 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 679 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Peak WiFi, Surfnet Communications, Verizon.
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