Santa Barbara County property record for 253 Oak Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,778 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,642 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 009-122-016 |
| Primary APN | 009-122-016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,778 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Street Address | 253 OAK RD |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93108-2420 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 2E1 |
| Legal Description | MONT LAND CO POR LTS 16& |
| Legal Subdivision | LANDS/MONTECITO LAND CO |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 1404 |
253 Oak Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2001.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 OAK RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-2420 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 19, 2001 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000140336 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 253 OAK RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-2420 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 253 OAK RD, MONTECITO, CA 93108-2420 |
| Document Number | 0000083227 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0083227 |
| Name | MUFG UNION BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92121 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Oak Rd was $10,642 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Secondary School District | Santa Barbara Unified School District (7-12) (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Montecito Union Elementary School District (KG - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $757,260 (+2%) Land $83,747 Building $673,513 | |
| 2025 | $10,642.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $742,412 Land $82,105 Building $660,307 |
| 2023 | $10,355.00 (+1.15%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $713,585 Land $78,918 Building $634,667 |
| 2022 | $10,237.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 253 Oak Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 2018.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 27 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 27 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (2018–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 253 Oak Rd 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 95% of the US · lower than 97% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | MONTECITO WATER DIST serves 12,010 people · EPA ID CA4210007 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| 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 | 1 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 306 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Frontier, GeoLinks.
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