Santa Barbara County property record for 1740 Prospect Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,769 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,044 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 027-141-025 |
| Primary APN | 027-141-025 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,769 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|
| Street Address | 1740 PROSPECT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93103-1948 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | HAWLEY HTS LOT 207 BLK 17 |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 207 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
1740 Prospect Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2007.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1740 PROSPECT AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-1948 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 10, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000074039 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1740 Prospect Ave was $1,044.
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 | $86,470 (+2%) Land $42,027 Building $44,443 | |
| 2025 | $1,044.00 | $84,775 Land $41,203 Building $43,572 |
| 2023 | $1,002.00 (+2.04%) | $81,485 Land $39,604 Building $41,881 |
| 2022 | $982.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1740 Prospect Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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 1740 Prospect Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 824 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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