Santa Barbara County property record for 1640 Tropea Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93458
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,185 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $815,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $5,960 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 117-850-027 |
| Primary APN | 117-850-027 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,185 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Street Address | 1640 TROPEA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA MARIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93458-8359 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTGATE RANCH 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 55 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA MARIA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 2409 |
1640 Tropea Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2026.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1640 TROPEA AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458-8359 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 18, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202622768 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 26, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000130 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1640 TROPEA AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458-8359 |
| Document Number | 0000022768 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202622768 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPAN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $90,546.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 1640 TROPEA AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458-8359 |
| Document Number | 0000022769, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202622769 |
| Name | US BANK |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1640 Tropea Ave was $5,960.
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Municipality | Santa Maria City |
| Elementary School District | Santa Maria-Bonita Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Santa Maria Joint Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $482,979 (+2%) Land $120,744 Building $362,235 | |
| 2025 | $5,960.00 Homeowner's exemption | $473,510 Land $118,377 Building $355,133 |
| 2023 | $5,587.00 (+1.93%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $455,125 Land $113,781 Building $341,344 |
| 2022 | $5,481.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1640 Tropea Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1640 Tropea 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 MARIA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT serves 112,208 people · EPA ID CA4210011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 579 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Ranch Wifi, Surfnet Communications.
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