Santa Barbara County property record for 219 E Tunnell St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,000 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $224,500 (Feb 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $3,306 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Mortgage Jan 2017 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 121-153-008 |
| Primary APN | 121-153-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Street Address | 219 E TUNNELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA MARIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93454-4196 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BELLA CASA DIV LOT 5 BLK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | BELLA CASA |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA MARIA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 2206 |
219 E Tunnell St is owned by two individuals who bought it in February 2009.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 691, SANTA MARIA, CA 93456-0691 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Jan 12, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC |
| Feb 20, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COASTHILLS CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 17, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 17, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 3, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20097925 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 19, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000057501 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 219 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4196 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 491 POPPINGA WAY, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455-4201 |
| Document Number | 0000040566 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0040566 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 219 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4196 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001762 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0001762 |
| Name | NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 219 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4196 |
| Document Number | 0000007821 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 20, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 900 E MAIN ST SANTA MARIA CA 934545300, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-5300 |
| Document Number | 0000007821 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 7821 |
| Name | COASTHILLS CU |
|---|---|
| Address | LOMPOC, CA 93436 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Feb 27, 2034 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 219 E Tunnell St was $3,306.
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Municipality | Santa Maria City |
| Elementary School District | Santa Maria-Bonita Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Santa Maria Joint Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $294,869 (+2%) Land $164,181 Building $130,688 | |
| 2025 | $3,306.00 | $289,088 Land $160,962 Building $128,126 |
| 2023 | $3,088.00 (+1.65%) | $277,863 Land $154,712 Building $123,151 |
| 2022 | $3,038.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 219 E Tunnell St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 219 E Tunnell St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land 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 SANTA MARIA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT serves 112,208 people · EPA ID CA4210011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 574 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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