Santa Barbara County property record for 223 E Tunnell St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.43 acres (18,731 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,250,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $14,433 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale Dec 2021 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 121-153-007 |
| Primary APN | 121-153-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 18,731 sqft (0.43 acres) |
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| Street Address | 223 E TUNNELL ST |
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| City | SANTA MARIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93454-4141 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | BELLA CASA DIV LTS 7 LOT 6 BLK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | BELLA CASA |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6,7 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA MARIA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 2206 |
223 E Tunnell St, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in June 2026.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2436 BROAD ST, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401-5702 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Nov 5, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CATHAY BANK |
| Nov 5, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202621125 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002756 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Property Address | 223 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4141 |
| Document Number | 0000021125 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202621125 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $138,875.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 2436 BROAD ST, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401-5702 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 223 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4192 |
| Document Number | 0000084782 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 34 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0084782 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1068 OAK GLEN RD, SANTA YNEZ, CA 93460-9697 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 223 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4192 |
| Document Number | 0000077526 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 34 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0077526 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| 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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| Address | 15729 LA SALLE AVE APT 3, 3, GARDENA, CA 90247-3672 |
| Document Number | 0000077527 |
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| Date | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0077527 |
| Name | CATHAY BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 223 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4192 |
| Document Number | 0000077525 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 34 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0077525 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1068 OAK GLEN RD, SANTA YNEZ, CA 93460-9697 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 223 E Tunnell St was $14,433.
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 | $1,298,917 (+2%) Land $541,216 Building $757,701 | |
| 2025 | $14,433.00 | $1,273,449 Land $530,604 Building $742,845 |
| 2023 | $13,509.00 (+1.59%) | $1,224,000 Land $510,000 Building $714,000 |
| 2022 | $13,298.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 223 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 223 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 |
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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 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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