Santa Barbara County property record for 245 Big Sur Dr, Goleta, CA 93117
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,048 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $749,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $9,686 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 079-354-009 |
| Primary APN | 079-354-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,048 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 245 BIG SUR DR |
|---|---|
| City | GOLETA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93117-2434 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TR 10223-1 BK 59/37-38 LOT 9 |
| Legal Tract | 10223 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 2934 |
245 Big Sur Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2016.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 245 BIG SUR DR, GOLETA, CA 93117-2434 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 9, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 9, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 6, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201666252 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 26, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000030370 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 245 BIG SUR DR, GOLETA, CA 93117-2434 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | WFG TITLE COMPANY OF CA |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000018940 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0018940 |
| Name | STEARNS LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | LEWISVILLE, TX 75057 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 245 Big Sur Dr was $9,686.
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Municipality | Goleta City |
| Secondary School District | Santa Barbara Unified School District (7-12) (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Goleta Union Elementary School District (KG - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $886,656 (+2%) Land $532,705 Building $353,951 | |
| 2025 | $9,686.00 | $869,271 Land $522,260 Building $347,011 |
| 2023 | $9,193.00 (+2.21%) | $835,518 Land $501,981 Building $333,537 |
| 2022 | $8,994.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 245 Big Sur Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 risk around 245 Big Sur Dr is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 499 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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