Santa Barbara County property record for 225 Central Ave, #5, Buellton, CA 93427
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 656 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.014 acres (618 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $289,000 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,480 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage May 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 099-540-005 |
| Primary APN | 099-540-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 656 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Lot Area | 618 sqft (0.014 acres) |
| Street Address | 225 CENTRAL AVE, 5 |
|---|---|
| City | BUELLTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93427 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Description | MAP 124 PG 19 UNIT 5 LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | LANDMARK OAK TREE |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOLVANG-SANTA YNEZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 1912 |
225 Central Ave, #5 is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2018.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 24118, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93121-4118 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| May 25, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201821461 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 14, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000042037 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 225 CENTRAL AVE # 5, 5, BUELLTON, CA 93427 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 225 CENTRAL AVE 5, 5, BUELLTON, CA 93427 |
| Document Number | 0000049547 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0049547 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 225 CENTRAL AVE # 5, 5, BUELLTON, CA 93427 |
| Document Number | 0000021461 |
| Map Reference | MB124 PG19&20 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0021461 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | PO BOX 24118, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93121-4118 |
| Document Number | 0000021462 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0021462 |
| Name | NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 225 Central Ave, #5 was $3,480 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $335,400 (+2%) Land $167,700 Building $167,700 | |
| 2025 | $3,480.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $328,824 Land $164,412 Building $164,412 |
| 2023 | $3,363.00 (+1.63%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $316,058 Land $158,029 Building $158,029 |
| 2022 | $3,309.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 225 Central Ave, #5 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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 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 225 Central Ave, #5 is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 406 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Frontier, GeoLinks, KIZA Internet, T-Mobile.
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