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280 Middle Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 Property Records

Santa Barbara County property record for 280 Middle Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,565 sqft · built 1927
Lot Size0.59 acres (25,700 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$7,200,000 (Mar 2021)
Tax Bill$81,895 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Sale
May 2019 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN009-130-001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN009-130-001
Alternative APN
  • 00913001

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Building Area3,565 sqft Total Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1927
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1927
Lot Area25,700 sqft (0.59 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address280 MIDDLE RD
CitySANTA BARBARA
StateCA
Zip93108-2447
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code2E1
Legal SubdivisionMONTECITO LAND CO
Legal Lot Number38-40
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA BARBARA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract1404

Owner

Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address10510 NORTHUP WAY, 300, KIRKLAND, WA 98033-7928
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 5, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY
May 20, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
May 20, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
May 20, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 5, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 5, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 28, 2005
Deed Document Number202117678
Prior Transfer DateDec 15, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc0000078537
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateMar 5, 2021
Property Address280 MIDDLE RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-2447
Document Number0000017678
Map ReferenceMAP 3
Instrument DateMar 2, 2021
Instrument2021-0017678
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address10510 NORTHUP WAY STE 300, 300, KIRKLAND, WA 98033-7928

May 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateMay 20, 2019
Property Address280 MIDDLE RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-2447
Document Number0000020145
Instrument DateMay 3, 2019
Instrument20145
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 3, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address8720 MELROSE AVE LOS ANGELES CA 900695015, LOS ANGELES, CA 90069-5015

May 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateMay 20, 2019
Property Address280 MIDDLE RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-2447
Document Number0000020143
Instrument DateMar 11, 2019
Instrument20143
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 3, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address8720 MELROSE AVE LOS ANGELES CA 900695015, LOS ANGELES, CA 90069-5015

May 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateMay 20, 2019
Property Address280 MIDDLE RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-2447
Document Number0000020144
Instrument DateMar 11, 2019
Instrument20144
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 3, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address8720 MELROSE AVE LOS ANGELES CA 900695015, LOS ANGELES, CA 90069-5015

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Barbara County
Secondary School DistrictSanta Barbara Unified School District (7-12) (07 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictMontecito Union Elementary School District (KG - 06)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$7,949,379 (+2%) Land $3,864,282 Building $4,085,097
2025$81,895.00 (+3.77%)$7,793,510 (+4.04%) Land $3,788,512 Building $4,004,998
2023$78,919.00 (+1.78%)$7,490,880 Land $3,641,400 Building $3,849,480
2022$77,540.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 27 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies27 in force
Nearby Flood Claims9 (2018–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA9 of 9
Most Recent ClaimNov 2025 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Jan 2023 · 2 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.4% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMONTECITO WATER DIST
serves 12,010 people · EPA ID CA4210007
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 164 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Cox Communications
Cable		2,000 / 100
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30

May also be available: Verizon.

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