Santa Barbara County property record for 188 E Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427
| Property Type | Service Station (Full Service) |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.63 acres (27,443 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $810,000 (Jan 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $9,805 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 137-200-048 |
| Primary APN | 137-200-048 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 27,443 sqft (0.63 acres) |
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| Street Address | 188 E HIGHWAY 246 |
|---|---|
| City | BUELLTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93427-9724 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Service Station (Full Service) |
| Legal Subdivision | EMILY BUELL RANCH |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOLVANG-SANTA YNEZ |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3024 |
| Census Tract | 1912 |
188 E Hwy 246, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2015.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 903 PARK LN, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-1421 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 23, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20151633 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 25, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001634 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 188 E Hwy 246 was $9,805.
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Municipality | Buellton City |
| Elementary School District | Buellton Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $924,259 (+2%) Land $796,822 Building $127,437 | |
| 2025 | $9,805.00 | $906,138 Land $781,199 Building $124,939 |
| 2023 | $9,482.00 (+1.61%) | $870,954 Land $750,865 Building $120,089 |
| 2022 | $9,332.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 188 E Hwy 246 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 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 risk around 188 E Hwy 246 is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 76% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 BUELLTON WATER DIVISION serves 5,091 people · EPA ID CA4210018 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CENTRAL COAST WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 249 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Advanced Wireless, Astound Broadband, Frontier, GeoLinks, KIZA Internet, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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