Santa Barbara County property record for 242 Menlo Dr, Buellton, CA 93427
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,837 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $390,500 (Jan 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $5,375 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage Oct 2017 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 099-590-022 |
| Primary APN | 099-590-022 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,837 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Street Address | 242 MENLO DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUELLTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93427-9791 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MAP 153 PG 3 LOT 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 13898 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOLVANG-SANTA YNEZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 1912 |
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 MENLO DR, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9791 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CELEBRITY HOME LOANS LLC |
| Oct 19, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage KWIK MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 13, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 21, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 21, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 22, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20102799 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 7, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000017623 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 242 MENLO DR, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9791 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 242 MENLO DR, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9791 |
| Document Number | 0000078103 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0078103 |
| Name | CELEBRITY HOME LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | VILLA PARK, IL 60181 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 242 MENLO DR, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9791 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | ENTITLE INSURANCE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000050430 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0050430 |
| Name | KWIK MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 07080 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 242 MENLO DR, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9791 |
| Document Number | 0000017623 |
| Map Reference | MB153 PG3-5 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0017623 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE365 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 242 MENLO DR, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9791 |
| Document Number | 0000017624 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0017624 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
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 | $514,129 (+2%) Land $197,488 Building $316,641 | |
| 2025 | $5,375.00 (+1.7%) Homeowner's exemption | $504,049 (+4.04%) Land $193,616 Building $310,433 |
| 2024 | $5,285.00 (+1.77%) | |
| 2023 | $5,193.00 (+1.62%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $484,479 Land $186,099 Building $298,380 |
| 2022 | $5,110.00 |
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 | Moderate above 43% of the US · lower than 74% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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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