2868 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 Property Records

Santa Barbara County property record for 2868 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,529 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size1 acres (43,560 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$4,300,000 (Jul 2024)
Tax Bill$45,228 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2026 Sale
Jun 2026 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN155-120-040

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN155-120-040
Alternative APN
  • 15512040

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area2,529 sqft Total Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1960
Lot Area43,560 sqft

Location & Zoning

Street Address2868 E VALLEY RD
CitySANTA BARBARA
StateCA
Zip93108-1612
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code1E1
Legal DescriptionPOR S 1/2 OF SEC 11 TWN 4 RNG 26
Legal SubdivisionPARCEL MAP NO 11041
Legal Lot NumberB
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionCARPINTERIA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1025
Census Tract1706

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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address2868 E VALLEY RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-1612
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSole Owner

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 3, 2026Grant Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Jun 3, 2026Grant Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Jun 10, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
LOANDEPOT.COM LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 9, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 9, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 24, 2008
Deed Document Number202419853
Prior Transfer DateOct 18, 1993
Prior Transfer Doc0000084256
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateJun 3, 2026
Property Address2868 E VALLEY RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-1612
Document Number0000018667
Instrument DateMay 28, 2026
Instrument202618667
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 29, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address2868 E VALLEY RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-1612

June 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateJun 3, 2026
Property Address2868 E VALLEY RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-1612
Document Number0000018668
Instrument DateMay 28, 2026
Instrument202618668
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 29, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSole Owner
Address2868 E VALLEY RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-1612

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Property Address2868 E VALLEY RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-1612
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 21, 2021
Title CompanyAMERICAN SW TITLE, AMERICAN COAST TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2868 E VALLEY RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-1612

Mortgage

Document Number0000044043
DateJun 10, 2021
Instrument2021-0044043
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressFOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.25%
Type Change DateJun 1, 2031
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.75%
Max Rate At Change7.25%
IndexOther
Max Rate7.25%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Barbara County
Unified School DistrictCarpinteria Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$4,386,000 (+2%) Land $2,550,000 Building $1,836,000
2025$45,228.00 (+57.6%)$4,300,000 (+57.87%) Land $2,500,000 Building $1,800,000
2023$28,698.00 (+1.39%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed$2,723,747 Land $1,825,688 Building $898,059
2022$28,304.00

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 24 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies24 in force
Nearby Flood Claims20 (1978–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA14 of 20
Most Recent ClaimJan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Jan 2023 · 3 claims
  • Severe Winter Storms And Flooding, Feb 1998 · 3 claims
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mud Flows, Jan 1995 · 3 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 RiskModerate
above 52% of the US · lower than 69% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% 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 72 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Cox Communications
Cable
2,000 / 100
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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