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20 E Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427 Property Records

Santa Barbara County property record for 20 E Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Details2,208 sqft
Lot Size1 acres (43,560 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$2,050,000 (Feb 2022)
Tax Bill$12,367 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Jun 2017 Mortgage
+ 6 more
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN137-190-022

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN137-190-022
Alternative APN
  • 13719022

Interior

Building Area2,208 sqft

Exterior

Lot Area43,560 sqft

Location & Zoning

Street Address20 E HIGHWAY 246
CityBUELLTON
StateCA
Zip93427-9723
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal SubdivisionRANCHO SAN CARLOS D
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSOLVANG-SANTA YNEZ
Census Block Group2
Census Block2026
Census Tract1912

Owner

20 E Hwy 246, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in February 2022.

Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address831 CLIFF DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109-2346
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 11, 2022Grant Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK OF LONG
Jun 27, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
HARTMAN LIVING TRUST (RT)
Jun 27, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
HARTMAN LIVING TRUST (RT)
Apr 19, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO
Mar 28, 2017Affidavit of Death, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO
Mar 28, 2017Affidavit of Death, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO
Apr 3, 2017Affidavit of Death, Transfer
Mar 28, 2017Affidavit of Death, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 11, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 11, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 19, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20227546
Prior Transfer DateDec 15, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc0000014636
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateFeb 11, 2022
Property Address20 E HIGHWAY 246, BUELLTON, CA 93427
Document Number0000007546
Instrument DateDec 15, 2021
Instrument2022-0007546
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 17, 2023
Title CompanyFIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address831 CLIFF DR # 100, 100, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109-2346

Mortgage

Document Number0000007547
DateFeb 11, 2022
Instrument2022-0007547
Lender
NameFARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK OF LONG
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

June 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Property Address20 E HIGHWAY 246, BUELLTON, CA 93427
Document Number0000031738
Instrument DateJun 27, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 21, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
AddressPO BOX 577 BUELLTON CA 934270577, BUELLTON, CA 93427-0577

Mortgage

Document Number0000031738
DateJul 3, 2017
Instrument31738
Lender
NameHARTMAN LIVING TRUST (RT)
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

June 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Property Address20 E HIGHWAY 246, BUELLTON, CA 93427
Document Number0000031738
Instrument DateJun 27, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 19, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
AddressPO BOX 577 BUELLTON CA 934270577, BUELLTON, CA 93427-0577

Mortgage

Document Number0000031738
DateJul 3, 2017
Instrument31738
Lender
NameHARTMAN LIVING TRUST (RT)
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

April 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateApr 19, 2017
Property Address20 E HIGHWAY 246, BUELLTON, CA 93427
Document Number0000018465
Instrument DateApr 4, 2017
Instrument18465
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 27, 2017
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$1,155.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
AddressPO BOX 577 BUELLTON CA 934270577, BUELLTON, CA 93427-0577

March 2017: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateMar 28, 2017
Property Address20 E HIGHWAY 246, BUELLTON, CA 93427
Document Number0000014636
Instrument DateDec 15, 2016
Instrument14636
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 5, 2017
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address56 CAMARILLO DR CAMARILLO CA 930101113, CAMARILLO, CA 93010-1113

March 2017: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateMar 28, 2017
Property Address20 E HIGHWAY 246, BUELLTON, CA 93427
Document Number0000014634
Instrument DateDec 14, 2016
Instrument14634
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 5, 2017
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

April 2017: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateApr 3, 2017
Property Address20 E HIGHWAY 246, BUELLTON, CA 93427
Document Number0000015867
Instrument DateDec 14, 2016
Instrument15867
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 11, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

March 2017: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateMar 28, 2017
Property Address20 E HIGHWAY 246, BUELLTON, CA 93427
Document Number0000014635
Instrument DateDec 14, 2016
Instrument14635
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 4, 2017
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 20 E Hwy 246 was $12,367, down 4.8% from the year before.

Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Barbara County
MunicipalityBuellton City
Elementary School DistrictBuellton Union Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictSanta Ynez Valley Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,167,942 (+2%) Land $1,167,942
2025$12,367.00 (-4.78%)$1,145,042 Land $1,145,042
2024$12,988.00 (+1.73%)
2023$12,767.00 (+72.81%)$1,174,707 Land $1,174,707
2022$7,388.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 20 E Hwy 246 in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 14 policies
Nearby Flood Policies14 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

Wildfire risk around 20 E Hwy 246 is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.04% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF BUELLTON WATER DIVISION
serves 5,091 people · EPA ID CA4210018
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CENTRAL COAST WATER AUTHORITY
Last State InspectionJan 2024
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 ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 406 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Frontier, GeoLinks, KIZA Internet, T-Mobile.

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