20 Ocean View Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 Property Records

Santa Barbara County property record for 20 Ocean View Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 866 sqft · built 1916
Lot Size0.12 acres (5,227 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill$11,124 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2021 Mortgage
Jun 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN015-292-015

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN015-292-015
Alternative APN
  • 01529215

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area866 sqft Total Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1916
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1916
Lot Area5,227 sqft (0.12 acres)
Garage TypeDetached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address20 OCEAN VIEW AVE
CitySANTA BARBARA
StateCA
Zip93103-2918
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2SD3
Legal DescriptionOCEAN VIEW PARK LOT 27A
Legal SubdivisionOCEAN VIEW PARK ADD
Legal Lot Number27A
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA BARBARA
Census Block Group4
Census Block4020
Census Tract700

Owner

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 Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address431 CAMINO LAGUNA VIS, GOLETA, CA 93117-1531
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 6, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Jun 6, 2017Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 19, 2005
Deed SaleApr 19, 2005
Prior SaleFeb 15, 2001
Deed Document Number200535084
Prior Transfer DateJun 23, 1995
Prior Transfer Doc0000034713
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateMay 6, 2021
Property Address20 OCEAN VIEW AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-2918
Document Number0000035169
Map ReferenceMB 3 PG 62
Instrument DateMay 3, 2021
Instrument2021-0035169
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 18, 2021
Title CompanyPROVIDENT TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address431 CAMINO LAGUNA VIS, GOLETA, CA 93117-1531

Mortgage

Document Number0000035170
DateMay 6, 2021
Instrument2021-0035170
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2051

June 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateJun 6, 2017
Property Address20 OCEAN VIEW AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-2918
Document Number0000026762
Map ReferenceMB3 PG62
Instrument DateMay 20, 2017
Instrument2017-0026762
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address431 CAMINO LAGUNA VIS, GOLETA, CA 93117-1531

Mortgage

Document Number0000026763
DateJun 6, 2017
Instrument2017-0026763
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJun 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Barbara County
MunicipalitySanta Barbara City
Unified School DistrictSanta Barbara Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed 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.

Flood

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 19 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies19 in force
Nearby Flood Claims23 (1983–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA15 of 23
Most Recent ClaimJan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Jan 2023 · 4 claims
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides, Feb 2017 · 2 claims
  • Severe Winter Storms And Flooding, Feb 1998 · 3 claims

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 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 RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 93,334 people · EPA ID CA4210010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2025
Lead3 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 808 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber
7,000 / 7,000
Cox Communications
Cable
2,000 / 100

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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