Santa Barbara County property record for 259 Oak Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,231 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 0.54 acres (23,522 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,695,000 (Jun 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $35,803 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 009-122-017 |
| Primary APN | 009-122-017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 3,231 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1909 |
| Lot Area | 23,522 sqft (0.54 acres) |
| Street Address | 259 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 | TR MONTECITO LAND CO POR OF |
| Legal Subdivision | MONTECITO LAND CO |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13,17 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 1404 |
259 Oak Rd is held in a trust since June 2013.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 259 OAK RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-2420 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Personal Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 19, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 19, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 10, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201341048 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 12, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000012346 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 259 Oak Rd was $35,803.
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 | $3,385,063 (+2%) Land $2,260,898 Building $1,124,165 | |
| 2025 | $35,803.00 | $3,318,690 Land $2,216,567 Building $1,102,123 |
| 2023 | $34,534.00 (+1.67%) | $3,189,823 Land $2,130,496 Building $1,059,327 |
| 2022 | $33,967.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 259 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 259 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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