Santa Barbara County property record for 2234 Cesar E Chavez Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93458
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,799 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $185,528 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,652 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale Jun 2026 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 117-940-005 |
| Primary APN | 117-940-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,799 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Street Address | 2234 CESAR E CHAVEZ DR |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA MARIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93458-1408 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH PREISKER RANCH |
| Legal Phase | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 506 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA MARIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 2307 |
2234 Cesar E Chavez Dr is held in a trust since July 2012.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 883 PEGGY LEE CT, NIPOMO, CA 93444-9314 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Living Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Gift Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Dec 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage OPTIONWIDE FINANCIAL CORP |
| Apr 10, 2019 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · ARM BAY VALLEY MORTGAGE GROUP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 12, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 12, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 14, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201245148 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 10, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000040148 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2234 CESAR E CHAVEZ DR, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458-1408 |
| Document Number | 0000019135 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202619135 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 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 | Family Living Trust |
| Address | 883 PEGGY LEE CT, NIPOMO, CA 93444-9314 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2234 CESAR E CHAVEZ DR, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458-1408 |
| Document Number | 0000019134 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202619134 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 883 PEGGY LEE CT, NIPOMO, CA 93444-9314 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 2234 CESAR E CHAVEZ DR, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458-1408 |
| Document Number | 0000076716 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | CORINTHIAN TITLE COMPANY, CORINTHIAN TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 883 PEGGY LEE CT NIPOMO CA 934449314, NIPOMO, CA 93444-9314 |
| Document Number | 0000076716 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 76716 |
| Name | OPTIONWIDE FINANCIAL CORP |
|---|---|
| Address | 575 ANTON BLVD # 830, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-7023 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 21, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2234 CESAR E CHAVEZ DR, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458-1408 |
| Document Number | 0000013845 |
| Map Reference | MB 187 PG 1-7 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0013845 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2234 CESAR E CHAVEZ DR, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458-1408 |
| Document Number | 0000013846 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0013846 |
| Name | BAY VALLEY MORTGAGE GROUP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.5% |
| Type Change Date | May 1, 2024 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 6% |
| Max Rate At Change | 11.5% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Margin | 6 |
| Max Rate | 11.5% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2234 Cesar E Chavez Dr was $3,652.
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 | $276,320 (+2%) Land $125,600 Building $150,720 | |
| 2025 | $3,652.00 | $270,903 Land $123,138 Building $147,765 |
| 2023 | $3,415.00 (+2.09%) | $260,385 Land $118,357 Building $142,028 |
| 2022 | $3,345.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2234 Cesar E Chavez Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 2234 Cesar E Chavez Dr 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 96% of the US · lower than 97.4% 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 416 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Surfnet Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Ranch Wifi, Verizon.
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