Santa Barbara County property record for 20 Ocean View Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 866 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,124 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage Jun 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 015-292-015 |
| Primary APN | 015-292-015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 866 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 20 OCEAN VIEW AVE |
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| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93103-2918 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2SD3 |
| Legal Description | OCEAN VIEW PARK LOT 27A |
| Legal Subdivision | OCEAN VIEW PARK ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 27A |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4020 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
20 Ocean View Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2005.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 431 CAMINO LAGUNA VIS, GOLETA, CA 93117-1531 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 6, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Jun 6, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2005 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2005 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 15, 2001 |
| Deed Document Number | 200535084 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 23, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000034713 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | May 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 20 OCEAN VIEW AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-2918 |
| Document Number | 0000035169 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 62 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0035169 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 18, 2021 |
| Title Company | PROVIDENT TITLE |
| 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 | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 431 CAMINO LAGUNA VIS, GOLETA, CA 93117-1531 |
| Document Number | 0000035170 |
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| Date | May 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0035170 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 20 OCEAN VIEW AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-2918 |
| Document Number | 0000026762 |
| Map Reference | MB3 PG62 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0026762 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 431 CAMINO LAGUNA VIS, GOLETA, CA 93117-1531 |
| Document Number | 0000026763 |
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| Date | Jun 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0026763 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Ocean View Ave was $11,124 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $1,079,123 (+2%) Land $781,979 Building $297,144 | |
| 2025 | $11,124.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $1,057,965 Land $766,647 Building $291,318 |
| 2023 | $10,733.00 (+1.76%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $1,016,884 Land $736,878 Building $280,006 |
| 2022 | $10,547.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 20 Ocean View Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 File median of 19 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 23 (1983–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 15 of 23 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, 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.
Wildfire risk around 20 Ocean View Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 808 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
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