Santa Barbara County property record for 290 E Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 10.2 acres (446,926 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,800,000 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $30,863 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Sale Sep 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 137-200-078 |
| Primary APN | 137-200-078 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 446,926 sqft |
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| Street Address | 290 E 246 HWY |
|---|---|
| City | BUELLTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93427 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Subdivision | SAN CARLOS DE JONATA RHO 06 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOLVANG-SANTA YNEZ |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3024 |
| Census Tract | 1912 |
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11620 WILSHIRE BLVD, 580, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025-1778 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Sep 27, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage AMERICAN RIVIERA BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 28, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 28, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202321645 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 1, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000050559 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 290 E HIGHWAY 246, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9650 |
| Document Number | 0000021645 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 51&56 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0021645 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 11620 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 580, 580, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025-1778 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 290 E HIGHWAY 246, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9650 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000042955 |
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| Date | Sep 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0042955 |
| Name | AMERICAN RIVIERA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Municipality | Buellton City |
| Elementary School District | Buellton Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,913,120 (+2%) Land $2,913,120 | |
| 2025 | $30,863.00 (+45.46%) | $2,856,000 (+46.3%) Land $2,856,000 |
| 2023 | $21,217.00 (+1.6%) | $1,952,157 Land $1,952,157 |
| 2022 | $20,882.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 64% of the US · lower than 60% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 BUELLTON WATER DIVISION serves 5,091 people · EPA ID CA4210018 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CENTRAL COAST WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 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 249 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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