Santa Barbara County property record for 1981 N Refugio Rd, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 4.76 acres (207,346 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,543 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Transfer Aug 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 141-060-035 |
| Primary APN | 141-060-035 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 207,346 sqft |
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| Street Address | 1981 N REFUGIO RD |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA YNEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93460-9301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AGI5 |
| Legal Description | PARCEL MAP 13/100 PARCEL B |
| Legal Lot Number | B |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOLVANG-SANTA YNEZ |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 1905 |
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1981 N REFUGIO RD, SANTA YNEZ, CA 93460-9301 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 9, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 23, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000035286 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1981 N REFUGIO RD, SANTA YNEZ, CA 93460-9301 |
| Document Number | 0000009150 |
| Map Reference | MB 13 PG 100 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0009150 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1981 N REFUGIO RD, SANTA YNEZ, CA 93460-9301 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1981 N REFUGIO RD, SANTA YNEZ, CA 93460-9301 |
| Document Number | 0000035286 |
| Map Reference | MB 13 PG 100 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0035286 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| 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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| Address | 1981 N REFUGIO RD, SANTA YNEZ, CA 93460-9301 |
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Elementary School District | College Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $146,234 (+2%) Land $68,740 Building $77,494 | |
| 2025 | $1,543.00 (+7.75%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $143,368 (+4.04%) Land $67,393 Building $75,975 |
| 2023 | $1,432.00 (+1.78%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $137,803 Land $64,777 Building $73,026 |
| 2022 | $1,407.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| 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 | Moderate above 53% of the US · lower than 68% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | SANTA YNEZ RIVER WATER CONS. DIST. ID#1 serves 7,022 people · EPA ID CA4210020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CENTRAL COAST WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| KIZA Internet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Advanced Wireless.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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