189 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 Property Records

Santa Barbara County property record for 189 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,620 sqft · built 1991
Lot Size1.2 acres (52,272 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$3,856,000 (Apr 2013)
Tax Bill$49,526 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2022 Mortgage
Oct 2019 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN013-050-045

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN013-050-045
Alternative APN
  • 01305045

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area4,620 sqft Total Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1991
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1991
Architectural StyleContemporary
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area52,272 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address189 E MOUNTAIN DR
CitySANTA BARBARA
StateCA
Zip93108-1025
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code2E1
Legal DescriptionTRACT 13961 LOT 2
Legal Tract13961
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA BARBARA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2012
Census Tract700

Owner

Source: Santa Barbara County records · APN 013-050-045

Assessment roll updated July 8, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address189 E MOUNTAIN DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-1025
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Personal Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 12, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Oct 18, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
May 23, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
May 23, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleApr 16, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 16, 2013 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 23, 2002
Deed Document Number201325385
Prior Transfer DateJul 22, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc0000045709
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Property Address189 E MOUNTAIN DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-1025
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 21, 2022
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address189 E MOUNTAIN DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-1025

Mortgage

Document Number0000001985
DateJan 12, 2022
Instrument2022-0001985
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 01, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.5%
Type Change DateFeb 01, 2032
Change FrequencyQuarterly
Min Rate At Change2.75%
Max Rate At Change7.5%
IndexOther
Max Rate7.5%

October 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Property Address189 E MOUNTAIN DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-1025
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000047311
DateOct 18, 2019
Instrument2019-0047311
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 01, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3%
Type Change DateNov 01, 2029
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.25%
Max Rate At Change5%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate8%

May 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateMay 23, 2017
Property Address189 E MOUNTAIN DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-1025
Document Number0000024368
Instrument DateMay 22, 2017
Instrument24368
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 30, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address189 E MOUNTAIN DR SANTA BARBARA CA 931081025, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-1025

May 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateMay 23, 2017
Property Address189 E MOUNTAIN DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-1025
Document Number0000024456
Instrument DateMay 22, 2017
Instrument24456
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 30, 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
Address189 E MOUNTAIN DR SANTA BARBARA CA 931081025, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-1025

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Barbara County records · Assessment roll updated July 8, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Barbara County
Secondary School DistrictSanta Barbara Unified School District (7-12) (07 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictCold Spring Elementary School District (KG - 06)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$4,842,873 (+2%) Land $1,444,458 Building $3,398,415
2025$49,526.00 (+3.77%)$4,747,916 (+4.04%) Land $1,416,136 Building $3,331,780
2023$47,725.00 (+1.82%)$4,563,550 Land $1,361,147 Building $3,202,403
2022$46,874.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of June 9, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 20 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies20 in force
Nearby Flood Claims10 (1978–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA6 of 10
Most Recent ClaimJan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Jan 2023 · 2 claims
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mud Flows, Jan 1995 · 3 claims

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskHigh
above 77% of the US · above 54% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.4% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Cox Communications
Cable
2,000 / 100

May also be available: Verizon.

Based on FCC filings for 51 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemMONTECITO WATER DIST
serves 12,010 people
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2023
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 Reporting1
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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