Santa Barbara County property record for 1617 Villa Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 847 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,798 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 043-211-007 |
| Primary APN | 043-211-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 847 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 1617 VILLA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93101-4760 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 14 BLK 55 |
| Legal Subdivision | GILLESPIE GARDENS |
| Legal Block | 55 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 1101 |
1617 Villa Ave is held in a trust since March 2021.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1041 N B CT, LOMPOC, CA 93436-3566 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000031157 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1617 VILLA AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-4760 |
| Document Number | 0000031157 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0031157 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 1041 N B CT, LOMPOC, CA 93436-3566 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1617 Villa Ave was $4,798.
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 | $459,776 (+2%) Land $272,117 Building $187,659 | |
| 2025 | $4,798.00 | $450,762 Land $266,782 Building $183,980 |
| 2023 | $4,629.00 (+1.74%) | $433,260 Land $256,423 Building $176,837 |
| 2022 | $4,550.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1617 Villa Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 | 5 (1980–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
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 1617 Villa Ave 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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