Santa Barbara County property record for 1920 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $660,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $8,324 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 025-371-021 |
| Primary APN | 025-371-021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
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| Street Address | 1920 CHAPALA ST |
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| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93101-2405 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | C2 |
| Legal Description | BLK 5 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 301 |
1920 Chapala St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2023.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 410 NICHOLAS LN, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-1735 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201631547 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000036206 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1920 CHAPALA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-2405 |
| Document Number | 0000036206 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0036206 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 410 NTCHOLAS LANE, MONTECITO, CA 93108-1735 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1920 Chapala St was $8,324.
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 | $796,925 (+2%) Land $603,733 Building $193,192 | |
| 2025 | $8,324.00 | $781,300 Land $591,896 Building $189,404 |
| 2023 | $8,031.00 (+1.76%) | $750,963 Land $568,913 Building $182,050 |
| 2022 | $7,892.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1920 Chapala St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 1920 Chapala St 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 663 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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