Santa Barbara County property record for 245 5th St, Unit E, Solvang, CA 93463
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.75 ba · 1,316 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.016 acres (712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $599,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $6,417 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 139-320-015 |
| Primary APN | 139-320-015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,316 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Lot Area | 712 sqft (0.016 acres) |
| Street Address | 245 5TH ST, E |
|---|---|
| City | SOLVANG |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93463-2772 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Description | TRACT 12720 LOT 1 |
| Legal Tract | 12720 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOLVANG-SANTA YNEZ |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 1910 |
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 245 5TH ST, SOLVANG, CA 93463-2772 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 6, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 6, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 31, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202436415 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | May 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 245 5TH ST UNIT E, E, SOLVANG, CA 93463-2772 |
| Document Number | 0000015223 |
| Map Reference | MB 96 PG 52&53 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0015223 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | PO BOX 324, LOS OLIVOS, CA 93441-0324 |
| Document Number | 0000015224 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0015224 |
| Name | PLAINS COMMERCE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Municipality | Solvang City |
| Secondary School District | Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Solvang Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $610,980 (+2%) Land $280,500 Building $330,480 | |
| 2025 | $6,417.00 (+161.38%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $599,000 (+165.05%) Land $275,000 Building $324,000 |
| 2023 | $2,455.00 (+1.66%) | $225,992 Land $96,852 Building $129,140 |
| 2022 | $2,415.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 77% 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 | SOLVANG WATER DIVISION serves 5,980 people · EPA ID CA4210013 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 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 405 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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