Santa Barbara County property record for 178 Serafin St, Carpinteria, CA 93013
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,612 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $912,000 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $12,274 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 005-502-012 |
| Primary APN | 005-502-012 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,612 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 178 SERAFIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | CARPINTERIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93013-3032 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 12R1 |
| Legal Description | TR 10132 UNIT 2 LOT 20 |
| Legal Tract | 10132 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CARPINTERIA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 1706 |
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 178 SERAFIN ST, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013-3032 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 24, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 24, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201566514 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 29, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000062843 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Unified School District | Carpinteria Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,117,780 (+2%) Land $754,667 Building $363,113 | |
| 2025 | $12,274.00 (+3.83%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $1,095,864 (+4.04%) Land $739,870 Building $355,994 |
| 2023 | $11,821.00 (+1.82%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $1,053,312 Land $711,141 Building $342,171 |
| 2022 | $11,610.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 16 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2018 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
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 | CARPINTERIA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT serves 16,356 people · EPA ID CA4210001 |
|---|---|
| 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 125 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Peak WiFi, Verizon.
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