Santa Barbara County property record for 20 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
| Property Type | Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $18,337 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Transfer Mar 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 037-173-004 |
| Primary APN | 037-173-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
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| Street Address | 20 E COTA ST |
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| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93101-1617 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Restaurant |
| Local Zoning Code | CM |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 BLK 229 |
| Legal Block | 229 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3026 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 595 HOT SPRINGS RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-2036 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 29, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000015720 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 20 E COTA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-1617 |
| Document Number | 0000015720 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0015720 |
| 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 |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 595 HOT SPRINGS RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-2036 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 20 E COTA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-1617 |
| Document Number | 0000015719 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0015719 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 6, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 595 HOT SPRINGS RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-2036 |
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 | $1,677,769 (+2%) Land $541,216 Building $1,136,553 | |
| 2025 | $18,337.00 (+9.04%) | $1,644,872 (+4.04%) Land $530,604 Building $1,114,268 |
| 2023 | $16,816.00 (+1,489.41%) | $1,581,000 Land $510,000 Building $1,071,000 |
| 2022 | $1,058.00 |
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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 17 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 86 units insured incl. 69 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1995–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2024 · Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 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 | 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 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 450 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Cox Communications, Frontier, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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