Santa Barbara County property record for 2499 School St, Solvang, CA 93463
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 3,137 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 4.56 acres (199,069 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,066 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage Jun 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 137-030-035 |
| Primary APN | 137-030-035 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 3,137 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Lot Area | 199,069 sqft |
| Street Address | 2499 SCHOOL ST |
|---|---|
| City | SOLVANG |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93463-9753 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AGI5 |
| Legal Description | PARCEL MAP 14/49 PARCEL |
| Legal Subdivision | PARCEL MAP NO 12023 |
| Legal Lot Number | B |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOLVANG-SANTA YNEZ |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 1905 |
2499 School St, a rural home, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2014.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2499 SCHOOL ST, SOLVANG, CA 93463-9753 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Personal Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MECHANICS BANK |
| Jun 20, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIRST BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 5, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000026494 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 2499 SCHOOL ST, SOLVANG, CA 93463-9753 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2499 SCHOOL ST, SOLVANG, CA 93463-9753 |
| Document Number | 0000006419 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0006419 |
| Name | MECHANICS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93421 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 2499 SCHOOL ST, SOLVANG, CA 93463-9753 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE TITLE GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000025613 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0025613 |
| Name | FIRST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SOLVANG, CA 93463 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2499 School St was $5,066 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Elementary School District | Ballard Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $502,014 (+2%) Land $113,230 Building $388,784 | |
| 2025 | $5,066.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $492,171 Land $111,010 Building $381,161 |
| 2023 | $4,882.00 (+1.79%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $473,061 Land $106,700 Building $366,361 |
| 2022 | $4,796.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2499 School St 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 2499 School St is moderate, ranking above 62% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 62% of the US · lower than 62% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | SANTA YNEZ RIVER WATER CONS. DIST. ID#1 serves 7,022 people · EPA ID CA4210020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CENTRAL COAST WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 27 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| KIZA Internet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Advanced Wireless, Xfinity.
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