Santa Barbara County property record for 211 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
| Property Type | Mixed Use Store/Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,146 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $309,000 (Feb 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $6,143 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Transfer Jan 2022 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-152-011 |
| Primary APN | 031-152-011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,146 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Street Address | 211 E COTA ST |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93101-1620 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Mixed Use Store/Office |
| Local Zoning Code | CM |
| Legal Description | ALL OF LOT 13 BLK 208 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANTA BARBARA |
| Legal Block | 208 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| 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 | 10901 DARLING RD, VENTURA, CA 93004-1835 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 27, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage THE COELER TRUST |
| May 30, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage DOUGLAS K & LORRAINE M BROWN |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 29, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 29, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 9, 1998 |
| Deed Document Number | 200012167 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004814 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 211 E COTA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-1620 |
| Document Number | 0000004815 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022-0004815 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 43 N BROOKSHIRE AVE, VENTURA, CA 93003-2401 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 211 E COTA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-1620 |
| Document Number | 0000004814 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022-0004814 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 43 N BROOKSHIRE AVE, VENTURA, CA 93003-2401 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 211 E COTA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-1620 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 211 E COTA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-1620 |
| Document Number | 0000058396 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0058396 |
| Name | THE COELER TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 211 E COTA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-1620 |
| Document Number | 0000023371 |
| Instrument Date | May 30, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 211 E COTA ST SANTA BARBARA CA 931011620, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-1620 |
| Document Number | 0000023371 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 23371 |
| Name | DOUGLAS K & LORRAINE M BROWN |
|---|---|
| Address | 1444 S SALTAIR AVE # 101, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025-2178 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
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 | $585,840 (+2%) Land $401,141 Building $184,699 | |
| 2025 | $6,143.00 (+3.66%) | $574,354 (+4.04%) Land $393,276 Building $181,078 |
| 2023 | $5,926.00 (+1.77%) | $552,053 Land $378,005 Building $174,048 |
| 2022 | $5,823.00 |
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 AH, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 38 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 38 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 31 (1995–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 31 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 233 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 |
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