Santa Barbara County property record for 301 E Tunnell St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,524 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $560,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $7,387 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 121-155-010 |
| Primary APN | 121-155-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,524 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 301 E TUNNELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA MARIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93454-4143 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MID CITY ACRES LOT 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | MID-CITY ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA MARIA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 2206 |
301 E Tunnell St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2022.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 301 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4143 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Jul 17, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Feb 21, 2019 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI FREEDOM MTG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 17, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 17, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 16, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202213352 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 22, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000071992 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Property Address | 301 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4143 |
| Document Number | 0000013352 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 79 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0013352 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 301 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4143 |
| Document Number | 0000013353 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0013353 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 301 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4143 |
| Document Number | 0000038858 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2020 |
| Title Company | SPL INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 301 E TUNNELL ST SANTA MARIA CA 934544143, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4143 |
| Document Number | 0000038858 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 38858 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 29, 2050 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 301 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4143 |
| Document Number | 0000014916 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 301 E TUNNELL ST SANTA MARIA CA 934544143, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4143 |
| Document Number | 0000014916 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 14916 |
| Name | FREEDOM MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 324 Months |
| Due | Apr 16, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.5% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 301 E Tunnell St was $7,387 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 | Santa Maria City |
| Elementary School District | Santa Maria-Bonita Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Santa Maria Joint Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $673,786 (+2%) Land $227,310 Building $446,476 | |
| 2025 | $7,387.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $660,575 Land $222,853 Building $437,722 |
| 2023 | $6,101.00 (+73.57%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $560,000 Land $210,000 Building $350,000 |
| 2022 | $3,515.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 301 E Tunnell St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 301 E Tunnell St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 SANTA MARIA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT serves 112,208 people · EPA ID CA4210011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 574 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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