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1715 Sunset Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Property Records

Santa Barbara County property record for 1715 Sunset Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,325 sqft · built 1929
Lot Size0.12 acres (5,227 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$1,420,000 (Jul 2025)
Tax Bill$9,508 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2020 Mortgage
Oct 2017 Transfer
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN043-191-007

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN043-191-007
Alternative APN
  • 04319107

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,325 sqft Total Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1929
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1929
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area5,227 sqft (0.12 acres)
Garage TypeDetached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1715 SUNSET AVE
CitySANTA BARBARA
StateCA
Zip93101-4024
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR3
Legal DescriptionASHCRAFT SUNSET SUB LOT 24
Legal SubdivisionASHCRAFTS SUNSET
Legal Block39
Legal Lot Number24
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA BARBARA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract1101

Owner

1715 Sunset Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2025.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1715 SUNSET AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-4024
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 27, 2020Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
OPTION FUNDING INC
Oct 25, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Oct 25, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer · ARM
MUFG UNION BANK NA
May 4, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Apr 3, 2017Affidavit of Death, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Feb 27, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 22, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 22, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 25, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202521932
Prior Transfer DateMar 10, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0000015572
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateMar 27, 2020
Property Address1715 SUNSET AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-4024
Document Number0000015572
Map ReferenceMB 9 PG 84
Instrument DateMar 10, 2020
Instrument2020-0015572
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2021
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE VN

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address1715 SUNSET AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-4024

Mortgage

Document Number0000015573
DateMar 27, 2020
Instrument2020-0015573
Lender
NameOPTION FUNDING INC
TypeLending Institution
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2050

October 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateOct 25, 2017
Property Address1715 SUNSET AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-4024
Document Number0000051362
Instrument DateOct 16, 2017
Instrument51362
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 30, 2017
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address1715 SUNSET AVE SANTA BARBARA CA 931014024, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-4024

October 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateOct 25, 2017
Property Address1715 SUNSET AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-4024
Document Number0000051361
Map ReferenceMB9 PG84
Instrument DateSep 22, 2017
Instrument2017-0051361
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address1715 SUNSET AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-4024

Mortgage

Document Number0000051363
DateOct 25, 2017
Instrument2017-0051363
Lender
NameMUFG UNION BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeARM
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.5%
Type Change DateNov 1, 2024
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.25%
Max Rate At Change5.5%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate9.5%

May 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateMay 4, 2017
Property Address1715 SUNSET AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-4024
Document Number0000021378
Instrument DateApr 20, 2017
Instrument21378
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 15, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address12231 ORVILLINA DR SANTA ANA CA 927052958, SANTA ANA, CA 92705-2958

April 2017: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateApr 3, 2017
Property Address1715 SUNSET AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-4024
Document Number0000015884
Instrument DateMar 25, 2017
Instrument15884
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 11, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12231 ORVILLINA DR SANTA ANA CA 927052958, SANTA ANA, CA 92705-2958

February 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateFeb 27, 2017
Property Address1715 SUNSET AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-4024
Document Number0000009643
Instrument DateFeb 10, 2017
Instrument9643
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 6, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
AddressPO BOX 90448 SANTA BARBARA CA 931900448, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93190-0448

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1715 Sunset Ave was $9,508.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Barbara County
MunicipalitySanta Barbara City
Unified School DistrictSanta Barbara Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,420,000 (+56.98%) Land $900,000 Building $520,000
2025$9,508.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed$904,570 Land $500,643 Building $403,927
2023$9,172.00 (+1.76%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed$869,446 Land $481,203 Building $388,243
2022$9,013.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1715 Sunset Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026

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

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 1715 Sunset Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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 SystemCITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 93,334 people · EPA ID CA4210010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2025
Lead3 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 862 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber		7,000 / 7,000
Cox Communications
Cable		2,000 / 100
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.

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