Santa Barbara County property record for 223 W Sunset Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93458
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 1,580 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $540,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,470 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Mortgage Apr 2026 Sale + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 119-061-019 |
| Primary APN | 119-061-019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,580 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 223 W SUNSET AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA MARIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93458-2151 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TUNNELL RANCH 1 LOT 19 BLK A |
| Legal Subdivision | TUNNEL RANCH NO. 1 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA MARIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 2303 |
223 W Sunset Ave is held in a trust since December 2021.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 9033, SANTA MARIA, CA 93456-9033 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITADEL SERVICING CORPORATION |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Dec 17, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
| Sep 27, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 27, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 17, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202185814 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000068052 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 223 W SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458-2151 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4780 S BRADLEY RD, ORCUTT, CA 93455-5050 |
| Document Number | 0000002699 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-0002699 |
| Name | CITADEL SERVICING CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92618 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 223 W SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458-2151 |
| Document Number | 0000012650 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202612650 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Trust |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 223 W SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458-2151 |
| Document Number | 0000085814 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 378&379 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0085814 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 223 W SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458-2151 |
| Document Number | 0000085815 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0085815 |
| Name | HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 223 W SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458-2151 |
| Document Number | 0000068052 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 378&379 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0068052 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 647 LA NORIA, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455-1333 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 223 W SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458-2151 |
| Document Number | 0000068053 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 378&379 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0068053 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 647 LA NORIA, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455-1333 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 223 W Sunset Ave was $6,470, up 4.7% from the year before.
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 | $584,512 (+2%) Land $173,188 Building $411,324 | |
| 2025 | $6,470.00 (+4.73%) | $573,052 Land $169,793 Building $403,259 |
| 2024 | $6,178.00 (+1.83%) | |
| 2023 | $6,067.00 (+1.54%) | $550,800 Land $163,200 Building $387,600 |
| 2022 | $5,975.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 223 W Sunset Ave 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.
Wildfire risk around 223 W Sunset Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 802 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 |
| Ranch Wifi Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Surfnet Communications, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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