Santa Barbara County property record for 1618 Birch Dr, Solvang, CA 93463
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $410,000 (Jan 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,225 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Transfer Jan 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 139-233-002 |
| Primary APN | 139-233-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 1618 BIRCH DR |
|---|---|
| City | SOLVANG |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93463-2806 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JOHANSEN SUB LOT 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHANSEN |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOLVANG-SANTA YNEZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 1910 |
1618 Birch Dr is held in a trust since January 2017.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 119 E WALNUT AVE, LOMPOC, CA 93436-6832 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2017 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Jan 12, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 12, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 12, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20171691 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002448 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1618 BIRCH DR, SOLVANG, CA 93463-2806 |
| Document Number | 0000002448 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2448 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 518 POINTE NORTH DR SAVANNAH GA 314101730, SAVANNAH, GA 31410-1730 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1618 BIRCH DR, SOLVANG, CA 93463-2806 |
| Document Number | 0000001691 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2016 |
| Instrument | 1691 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $451.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 119 E WALNUT AVE LOMPOC CA 934366832, LOMPOC, CA 93436-6832 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1618 Birch Dr was $5,225.
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 | $485,349 (+2%) Land $414,325 Building $71,024 | |
| 2025 | $5,225.00 | $475,833 Land $406,201 Building $69,632 |
| 2023 | $5,057.00 (+1.59%) | $457,358 Land $390,429 Building $66,929 |
| 2022 | $4,978.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1618 Birch Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 1618 Birch Dr is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
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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