1688 Oak St, Solvang, CA 93463 Property Records

Santa Barbara County property record for 1688 Oak St, Solvang, CA 93463

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details1 bd · 1 ba · 624 sqft · built 1928
Lot Size0.05 acres (2,178 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$840,000 (Sep 2021)
Tax Bill$3,605 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2022 Second Mortgage
Sep 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN139-214-001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN139-214-001
Alternative APN
  • 13921401

Interior

Bedrooms1 Bed
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Building Area624 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1928
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1928
Lot Area2,178 sqft (0.05 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address1688 OAK ST
CitySOLVANG
StateCA
Zip93463-3733
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Legal DescriptionLOT 1B BLK G
Legal SubdivisionSOLVANG
Legal BlockG
Legal Lot Number1B
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSOLVANG-SANTA YNEZ
Census Block Group3
Census Block3020
Census Tract1910

Owner

Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address2210 HIDDEN HILLS RD, SOLVANG, CA 93463-9791
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 14, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
MONTECITO BANK & TRUST
Sep 28, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer
FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 28, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 28, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 18, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202168148
Transfer Doc0000063021
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Property Address1688 OAK ST, SOLVANG, CA 93463-3733
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 22, 2023
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address393 ALISAL RD, BALLARD, CA 93463

Mortgage

Document Number0000051278
DateDec 14, 2022
Instrument2022-0051278
Lender
NameMONTECITO BANK & TRUST
TypeBank
AddressSANTA BARBARA, CA 93120
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

September 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateSep 28, 2021
Property Address1688 OAK ST, SOLVANG, CA 93463-3733
Document Number0000068148
Map ReferenceMB 6 PG 32
Instrument DateAug 26, 2021
Instrument2021-0068148
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 22, 2022
Title CompanyFIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2210 HIDDEN HILLS RD, SOLVANG, CA 93463-9791

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Barbara County
MunicipalitySolvang City
Secondary School DistrictSanta Ynez Valley Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictSolvang Elementary School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$342,046 (+2%) Land $93,088 Building $248,958
2025$3,605.00 (+1.84%)$335,340 (+4.04%) Land $91,263 Building $244,077
2024$3,540.00 (+1.72%)
2023$3,480.00 (+1.69%)$322,320 Land $87,720 Building $234,600
2022$3,422.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 48% of the US · lower than 71% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSOLVANG WATER DIVISION
serves 5,980 people · EPA ID CA4210013
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionAug 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 159 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber
7,000 / 7,000
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
KIZA Internet
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Verizon.

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