Santa Barbara County property record for 281 1st St, Solvang, CA 93463
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,696 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $182,000 (Feb 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $3,130 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 139-233-008 |
| Primary APN | 139-233-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,696 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 281 1ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | SOLVANG |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93463-2829 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TR JOHANSEN SUB BK 15/349 LOT 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHANSEN |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOLVANG-SANTA YNEZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 1910 |
281 1st St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 1997.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2765 MISSION DR, SOLVANG, CA 93463-9422 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 13, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 13, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19978076 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 24, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000065974 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 6, 2023 |
| Property Address | 281 1ST ST, SOLVANG, CA 93463-2829 |
| Document Number | 0000019466 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 348&349 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0019466 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 18, 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 Revocable Trust |
| Address | 2765 MISSION DR, SOLVANG, CA 93463-9422 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 1st St was $3,130 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 | Solvang City |
| Secondary School District | Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Solvang Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $302,322 (+2%) Land $132,887 Building $169,435 | |
| 2025 | $3,130.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $296,395 Land $130,282 Building $166,113 |
| 2023 | $3,021.00 (+1.72%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $284,887 (+2%) Land $125,224 Building $159,663 |
| 2022 | $2,970.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $279,302 Land $122,769 Building $156,533 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 281 1st St 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 | 1 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.
Wildfire risk around 281 1st St is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 76% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect 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 | SOLVANG WATER DIVISION serves 5,980 people · EPA ID CA4210013 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| 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 | 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 159 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| KIZA Internet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Verizon.
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