Santa Barbara County property record for 261 Lee Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,699 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,988 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 057-221-007 |
| Primary APN | 057-221-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,699 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| 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 | 261 LEE DR |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93110-1514 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | E3SD2 |
| Legal Description | LAS PALOMAS TR LOT 5 BLK D |
| Legal Subdivision | LAS PALOMAS |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
261 Lee Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2010.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 LEE DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110-1514 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 25, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000053068 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Lee Dr was $2,988 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Municipality | Santa Barbara City |
| Secondary School District | Santa Barbara Unified School District (7-12) (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Hope Elementary School District (KG - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $287,900 (+2%) Land $129,307 Building $158,593 | |
| 2025 | $2,988.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $282,256 Land $126,772 Building $155,484 |
| 2023 | $2,871.00 (+1.81%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $271,298 Land $121,850 Building $149,448 |
| 2022 | $2,820.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 261 Lee Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1991.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1991–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
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 261 Lee Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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: 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 427 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Frontier, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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