Santa Barbara County property record for 218 E Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427
| Property Type | Regional Shopping Center, Mall |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 2.11 acres (91,912 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $9,900,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $79,130 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Mortgage Mar 2022 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 137-200-089 |
| Primary APN | 137-200-089 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 91,912 sqft |
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| Street Address | 218 E HIGHWAY 246 |
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| City | BUELLTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93427-9654 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Regional Shopping Center, Mall |
| Legal Description | PARCEL MAPS 182 PG 9 LOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | TR 31009 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOLVANG-SANTA YNEZ |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3024 |
| Census Tract | 1912 |
218 E Hwy 246, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in March 2022.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1610, COCKEYSVILLE, MD 21030-7610 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage CITY NATIONAL BANK |
| Mar 9, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Jan 5, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage COMMUNITY WEST BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 9, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 9, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 5, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202211841 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 218 E HIGHWAY 246, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9654 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000011631 |
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| Date | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0011631 |
| Name | CITY NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | LOS ANGELES, CA 90071 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 218 E HIGHWAY 246, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9654 |
| Document Number | 0000011841 |
| Map Reference | MB 182 PG 9-13 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022-0011841 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 200 E CARRILLO ST STE 200, 200, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-2144 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 218 E HIGHWAY 246, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9654 |
| Document Number | 0000000470 |
| Map Reference | MB182 PG9-13 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2016 |
| Instrument | 2017-0000470 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 1326 CHORRO ST, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401-4006 |
| Mail Care Of | JOHN M WILSON |
| Document Number | 0000000471 |
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| Date | Jan 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0000471 |
| Name | COMMUNITY WEST BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 218 E Hwy 246 was $79,130, up 1.6% from the year before.
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Municipality | Buellton City |
| Elementary School District | Buellton Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,468,780 (+2%) Land $2,922,566 Building $4,546,214 | |
| 2025 | $79,130.00 (+1.62%) | $7,322,334 Land $2,865,261 Building $4,457,073 |
| 2024 | $77,869.00 (+1.74%) | |
| 2023 | $76,541.00 (+19.8%) | $7,038,000 Land $2,754,000 Building $4,284,000 |
| 2022 | $63,889.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 218 E Hwy 246 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 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 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 risk around 218 E Hwy 246 is moderate, ranking above 44% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 44% of the US · lower than 74% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 BUELLTON WATER DIVISION serves 5,091 people · EPA ID CA4210018 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CENTRAL COAST WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 249 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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