Santa Barbara County property record for 222 E Tunnell St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 664 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,294 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Mortgage Nov 2019 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 121-154-006 |
| Primary APN | 121-154-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 664 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 222 E TUNNELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA MARIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93454-4142 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TR BELLA CASA DIVISION |
| Legal Subdivision | BELLA CASA DIV |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA MARIA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 2206 |
222 E Tunnell St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2023.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 222 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4142 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · FHA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Nov 7, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CRI INC |
| Aug 28, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CRI INC |
| Aug 23, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 23, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 23, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 26, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201936957 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 26, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000032691 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 222 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4142 |
| Document Number | 0000032691 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 34 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0032691 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 222 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4142 |
| Document Number | 0000032692 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0032692 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 222 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4142 |
| Document Number | 0000051759 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 7, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 222 E TUNNELL ST SANTA MARIA CA 934544142, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4142 |
| Document Number | 0000051759 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 51759 |
| Name | CRI INC |
|---|---|
| Address | 722 E MAIN ST # 106, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4597 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 222 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4142 |
| Document Number | 0000037812 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 222 E TUNNELL ST SANTA MARIA CA 934544142, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4142 |
| Document Number | 0000037812 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 37812 |
| Name | CRI INC |
|---|---|
| Address | 722 E MAIN ST # 106, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4597 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 222 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4142 |
| Document Number | 0000036957 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 36957 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $165.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 222 E TUNNELL ST SANTA MARIA CA 934544142, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4142 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 222 E Tunnell St was $3,294.
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 | $295,606 (+2%) Land $111,549 Building $184,057 | |
| 2025 | $3,294.00 | $289,811 Land $109,362 Building $180,449 |
| 2023 | $3,085.00 (+1.58%) | $278,559 Land $105,116 Building $173,443 |
| 2022 | $3,037.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 222 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 222 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 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Ranch Wifi, Surfnet Communications, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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