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281 Lee Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 Property Records

Santa Barbara County property record for 281 Lee Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93110

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,224 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size0.16 acres (6,970 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$9,768 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Transfer
Oct 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN057-221-005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN057-221-005
Alternative APN
  • 05722105

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area1,224 sqft Total Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1957
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1957
Lot Area6,970 sqft (0.16 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address281 LEE DR
CitySANTA BARBARA
StateCA
Zip93110-1514
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeE3SD2
Legal DescriptionLAS PALOMAS TR LOT 7 BLK D
Legal SubdivisionLAS PALOMAS
Legal BlockD
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA BARBARA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3001
Census Tract102

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address281 LEE DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110-1514
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 8, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Oct 9, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateMar 4, 2021
Transfer Doc0000018296
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateMar 8, 2021
Property Address281 LEE DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110-1514
Document Number0000018296
Map ReferenceMB 40 PG 59&60
Instrument DateMar 4, 2021
Instrument2021-0018296
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address281 LEE DR, 281, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110-1514

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address281 LEE DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110-1514

October 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateOct 9, 2020
Property Address281 LEE DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110-1514
Document Number0000056438
Instrument DateAug 26, 2020
Instrument56438
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 27, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSole Owner
Address281 LEE DR SANTA BARBARA CA 931101514, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110-1514

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Barbara County
MunicipalitySanta Barbara City
Secondary School DistrictSanta Barbara Unified School District (7-12) (07 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictHope Elementary School District (KG - 06)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$920,298 (+2%) Land $669,309 Building $250,989
2025$9,768.00 (+3.91%)$902,254 (+4.04%) Land $656,186 Building $246,068
2023$9,400.00 (+1.72%)$867,220 Land $630,706 Building $236,514
2022$9,241.00

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
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1991–1998)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimFeb 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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 93% of the US · lower than 96% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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 SystemCITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 93,334 people · EPA ID CA4210010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2025
Lead3 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 427 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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