Santa Barbara County property record for 253 Mesa Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,194 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $67,500 (Jan 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $10,112 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Transfer Sep 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 041-311-010 |
| Primary APN | 041-311-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,194 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 253 MESA LN |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93109-1869 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | E3SD3 |
| Legal Description | VALIMESA GARDENS LOT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | VALIMESA GARDENS |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 1308 |
253 Mesa Ln is owned by a company that bought it in January 2014.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4400 VIA ESPERANZA, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110-2318 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 5, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 9, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STIFEL BANK & TRUST |
| May 14, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 16, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20143180 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 9, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000021157 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | May 5, 2022 |
| Property Address | 253 MESA LN, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109-1869 |
| Document Number | 0000022253 |
| Map Reference | MB 40 PG 11&12 |
| Instrument Date | May 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0022253 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 4400 VIA ESPERANZA, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110-2318 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 253 MESA LN, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109-1869 |
| Document Number | 0000064293 |
| Map Reference | MB 40 PG 11&12 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0064293 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Title Company | BOSTON NATIONAL TTL AGCY LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 253 MESALN, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109-1869 |
| Document Number | 0000064294 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0064294 |
| Name | STIFEL BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 179 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | May 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 253 MESA LN, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109-1869 |
| Document Number | 0000037730 |
| Map Reference | MB 40 PG 11&12 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0037730 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4400 VIA ESPERANZA, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110-2318 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Mesa Ln was $10,112.
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Municipality | Santa Barbara City |
| Unified School District | Santa Barbara Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $973,978 (+2%) Land $666,844 Building $307,134 | |
| 2025 | $10,112.00 | $954,881 Land $653,769 Building $301,112 |
| 2023 | $9,758.00 (+1.75%) | $917,803 Land $628,383 Building $289,420 |
| 2022 | $9,590.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 253 Mesa Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 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.
The area around 253 Mesa Ln has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT serves 93,334 people · EPA ID CA4210010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 3 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 349 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 |
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