Santa Barbara County property record for 309 E Tunnell St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 2,691 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.36 acres (15,682 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Sep 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $3,089 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 121-155-008 |
| Primary APN | 121-155-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,691 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Lot Area | 15,682 sqft (0.36 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 309 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 11 LOT 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | MID-CITY ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 11,12 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA MARIA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 2206 |
309 E Tunnell St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2000.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 124 W MAIN ST, C, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458-5050 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 11, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 11, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200055256 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 7, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000055257 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 309 E Tunnell St was $3,089 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 | $284,315 (+2%) Land $99,890 Building $184,425 | |
| 2025 | $3,089.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $278,741 Land $97,932 Building $180,809 |
| 2023 | $2,890.00 (+1.62%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $267,919 Land $94,130 Building $173,789 |
| 2022 | $2,844.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 309 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 309 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 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Ranch Wifi, Surfnet Communications, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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