Santa Barbara County property record for 226 E Tunnell St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,130 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $3,469 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2022 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 121-154-008 |
| Primary APN | 121-154-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,130 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 226 E TUNNELL ST |
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| City | SANTA MARIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93454-4142 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BELLA CASA DIV LOTS 9C LOT 8A BLK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | BELLA CASA DIV |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8A |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA MARIA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 2206 |
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 226 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4142 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TJC MORTGAGE INC |
| Jun 13, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 23, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance SESLOC FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 20, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 20, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 7, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20268968 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 15, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000028232 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 226 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4142 |
| Document Number | 0000008968 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 34 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-0008968 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 226 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4142 |
| Document Number | 0000008969 |
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| Date | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-0008969 |
| Name | TJC MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 226 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4142 |
| Document Number | 0000028232 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 34 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0028232 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 2402, NIPOMO, CA 93444-2402 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 226 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4142 |
| Document Number | 0000046822 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 34 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0046822 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 221 N THOMPSON AVE, NIPOMO, CA 93444-9072 |
| Document Number | 0000046823 |
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| Date | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0046823 |
| Name | SESLOC FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2036 |
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 | $318,960 (+2%) Land $106,277 Building $212,683 | |
| 2025 | $3,469.00 (+4.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $312,707 (+4.04%) Land $104,194 Building $208,513 |
| 2024 | $3,310.00 (-0.42%) | |
| 2023 | $3,324.00 (+1.56%) | $300,566 Land $100,149 Building $200,417 |
| 2022 | $3,273.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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
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|---|---|
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