Santa Barbara County property record for 226 Menlo Dr, Buellton, CA 93427
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,837 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $455,000 (Apr 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $7,151 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 099-590-018 |
| Primary APN | 099-590-018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,837 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Street Address | 226 MENLO DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUELLTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93427-9790 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOLVANG-SANTA YNEZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 1912 |
226 Menlo Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2015.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 226 MENLO DR, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9790 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200341642 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 6, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000003021 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 226 Menlo Dr was $7,151 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 | $681,888 (+2%) Land $280,675 Building $401,213 | |
| 2025 | $7,151.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $668,519 Land $275,172 Building $393,347 |
| 2023 | $6,911.00 (+3.1%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $642,562 Land $264,488 Building $378,074 |
| 2022 | $6,703.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 226 Menlo Dr 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 226 Menlo Dr 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 64% of the US · lower than 79% 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 |
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