Santa Barbara County property record for 1617 Birch Dr, Solvang, CA 93463
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,536 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,138 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 139-232-012 |
| Primary APN | 139-232-012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,536 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 1617 BIRCH DR |
|---|---|
| City | SOLVANG |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93463-2805 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JOHANSEN SUB LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHANSEN |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOLVANG-SANTA YNEZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 1910 |
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1617 BIRCH DR, SOLVANG, CA 93463-2805 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 7, 1997 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000068340 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 1617 BIRCH DR, SOLVANG, CA 93463-2805 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000032766 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0032766 |
| Name | MUFG UNION BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92121 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 18, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Municipality | Solvang City |
| Secondary School District | Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Solvang Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $394,629 (+2%) Land $247,995 Building $146,634 | |
| 2025 | $4,138.00 (+3.5%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $386,892 (+4.04%) Land $243,133 Building $143,759 |
| 2023 | $3,998.00 (+1.65%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $371,871 Land $233,693 Building $138,178 |
| 2022 | $3,933.00 |
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 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 77% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | SOLVANG WATER DIVISION serves 5,980 people · EPA ID CA4210013 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| 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 | 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 405 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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