Santa Barbara County property record for 222 E Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427
| Property Type | Grocery, Supermarket |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 4.21 acres (183,388 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $16,074,000 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $189,938 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Mortgage Sep 2020 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 137-200-088 |
| Primary APN | 137-200-088 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 183,388 sqft |
|---|
| Street Address | 222 E HIGHWAY 246 |
|---|---|
| City | BUELLTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93427-9654 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Grocery, Supermarket |
| Legal Description | PARCEL MAPS 182 PG 9 LOT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOLVANG-SANTA YNEZ |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3024 |
| Census Tract | 1912 |
222 E Hwy 246, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in July 2019.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 250 PARKCENTER BLVD, BOISE, ID 83726-0001 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage CITY NATIONAL BANK |
| Sep 9, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Jul 9, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Feb 28, 2018 | Grant Deed, Mortgage · Line of Credit CREDIT SUISSE AG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 9, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 26, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201928429 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 1, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000049134 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 222 E HIGHWAY 246, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9654 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 E CARRILLO ST 200, 200, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-2144 |
| Document Number | 0000011631 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0011631 |
| Name | CITY NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LOS ANGELES, CA 90071 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 9, 2020 |
| Property Address | 222 E HIGHWAY 246, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9654 |
| Document Number | 0000048337 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 48337 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 200 E CARRILLO ST #200 SANTA BARBARA CA 931012144, 200, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-2144 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 222 E HIGHWAY 246, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9654 |
| Document Number | 0000028429 |
| Map Reference | MB 182 PG 9-13 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0028429 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 250 E PARKCENTER BLVD, BOISE, ID 83706-3940 |
| Mail Care Of | ALBERTSONS COMPANIES |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000028431 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0028431 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2018 |
| Property Address | 222 E HIGHWAY 246, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9654 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7777 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 250 E PARKCENTER BLVD BOISE ID 837063940, BOISE, ID 83706-3940 |
| Document Number | 0000007777 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7777 |
| Name | CREDIT SUISSE AG |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | 11 MADISON AVE # 23RD, NEW YORK, NY 10010-3643 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 222 E Hwy 246 was $189,938, 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 | $17,930,475 (+2%) Land $5,019,835 Building $12,910,640 | |
| 2025 | $189,938.00 (+1.62%) | $17,578,898 Land $4,921,407 Building $12,657,491 |
| 2024 | $186,918.00 (+1.73%) | |
| 2023 | $183,731.00 (+1.6%) | $16,896,289 Land $4,730,303 Building $12,165,986 |
| 2022 | $180,832.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 222 E Hwy 246 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 222 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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