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238 E Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427 Property Records

Santa Barbara County property record for 238 E Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427

Property Summary

Property TypeRestaurant
Details3,240 sqft
Lot Size0.83 acres (36,155 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$1,900,000 (Sep 2016)
Tax Bill$24,907 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Transfer
Apr 2018 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN137-200-080

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN137-200-080
Alternative APN
  • 13720080

Interior

Building Area3,240 sqft

Exterior

Lot Area36,155 sqft (0.83 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address238 E HIGHWAY 246
CityBUELLTON
StateCA
Zip93427-9649
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Restaurant
Legal DescriptionPARCEL MAP 38/85-86 13410 PCL A
Legal SubdivisionPARCEL MAP NO 13410
Legal Lot NumberA
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSOLVANG-SANTA YNEZ
Census Block Group3
Census Block3024
Census Tract1912

Owner

Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address2223 HONOLULU AVE, MONTROSE, CA 91020-1635
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 29, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Apr 26, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
May 18, 2017Loan Modification, Mortgage
MONTECITO BK&TR

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 20, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 20, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 18, 2003
Deed Document Number201648324
Transfer Doc0000081300
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateNov 29, 2021
Property Address238 E HIGHWAY 246, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9649
Document Number0000081301
Map ReferenceMB 38 PG 85&86
Instrument DateNov 18, 2021
Instrument2021-0081301
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2223 HONOLULU AVE, MONTROSE, CA 91020-1635
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

April 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateApr 26, 2018
Property Address238 E HIGHWAY 246, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9649
Document Number0000016954
Instrument DateApr 12, 2018
Instrument16954
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 2, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address2223 HONOLULU AVE MONTROSE CA 910201635, MONTROSE, CA 91020-1635

May 2017: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Property Address238 E HIGHWAY 246, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9649
Document Number0000026130
Instrument DateMay 18, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 9, 2017
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2223 HONOLULU AVE MONTROSE CA 910201635, MONTROSE, CA 91020-1635

Mortgage

Document Number0000026130
DateJun 2, 2017
Instrument26130
Lender
NameMONTECITO BK&TR
TypeBank
AddressSANTA BARBARA, CA 93120
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Barbara County
MunicipalityBuellton City
Elementary School DistrictBuellton Union Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictSanta Ynez Valley Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$2,350,365 (+2%) Land $1,184,807 Building $1,165,558
2025$24,907.00 (+28.31%)$2,304,280 (+64.35%) Land $1,161,576 Building $1,142,704
2024$19,411.00 (+27.21%)
2023$15,259.00 (-32.92%)$1,402,089 Land $1,092,433 Building $309,656
2022$22,747.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 11 policies
Nearby Flood Policies11 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 44% of the US · lower than 74% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.07% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF BUELLTON WATER DIVISION
serves 5,091 people · EPA ID CA4210018
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CENTRAL COAST WATER AUTHORITY
Last State InspectionJan 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 249 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250

May also be available: Advanced Wireless, Astound Broadband, Frontier, GeoLinks, KIZA Internet, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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