Santa Barbara County property record for 312 E Creston St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,145 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $564,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $6,528 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Mortgage Aug 2023 Transfer + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 128-009-055 |
| Primary APN | 128-009-055 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,145 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Street Address | 312 E CRESTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA MARIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93454-1932 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | FOOTHILL ESTATES #1 |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA MARIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 2209 |
312 E Creston St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2023.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 312 E CRESTON ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-1932 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Surviving Spouse |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Aug 16, 2023 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC |
| Jun 28, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202325392 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000025393 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 312 E CRESTON ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-1932 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 312 E CRESTON ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-1932 |
| Document Number | 0000033681 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0033681 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 312 E CRESTON ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-1932 |
| Document Number | 0000025393 |
| Map Reference | MB 51 PG 44-46 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0025393 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 13, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 312 E CRESTON ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-1932 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2023 |
| Property Address | 312 E CRESTON ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-1932 |
| Document Number | 0000023667 |
| Map Reference | MB 51 PG 44-46 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0023667 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 26100 NEWPORT RD # A12-102, A12, MENIFEE, CA 92584-9072 |
| Mail Care Of | KAREN LOUISE MCKEOWN |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 312 E CRESTON ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-1932 |
| Document Number | 0000025392 |
| Map Reference | MB 51 PG 44-46 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0025392 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 13, 2023 |
| 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 |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 312 E CRESTON ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-1932 |
| Document Number | 0000025394 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0025394 |
| Name | SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 312 E CRESTON ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-1932 |
| Document Number | 0000030234 |
| Map Reference | MB 51 PG 44-46 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0030234 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 5, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 26100 NEWPORT RD # A12-10, A12, MENIFEE, CA 92584-9072 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 312 E Creston St was $6,528, up 4.8% from the year before.
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 | $586,785 (+2%) Land $260,100 Building $326,685 | |
| 2025 | $6,528.00 (+4.83%) | $575,280 Land $255,000 Building $320,280 |
| 2024 | $6,227.00 (+25.47%) | |
| 2023 | $4,963.00 | $448,800 (+2%) Land $204,000 Building $244,800 |
| 2022 | $440,000 Land $200,000 Building $240,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 312 E Creston St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
Wildfire risk around 312 E Creston St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 676 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, Verizon.
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