Santa Barbara County property record for 312 E Taft St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.75 ba · 1,786 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,700 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 128-007-021 |
| Primary APN | 128-007-021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,786 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Street Address | 312 E TAFT ST |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA MARIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93454-1433 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MAP 56 PG 98 BLK A LOT 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOOTHILL ESTATES #4 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA MARIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 2209 |
312 E Taft St is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2017.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5735 VANESSA DR, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455-4583 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 4, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201757410 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 312 E TAFT ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-1433 |
| Document Number | 0000057410 |
| Map Reference | MB56 PG98&99 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0057410 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 804 GOODCHILD LN, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455-7425 |
| Document Number | 0000057411 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0057411 |
| Name | GENEVA FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 312 E Taft St was $5,700.
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 | $543,459 (+7.69%) Land $150,070 Building $393,389 | |
| 2025 | $5,700.00 | $504,667 Land $147,226 Building $357,441 |
| 2023 | $4,663.00 (+1.57%) | $422,598 Land $136,704 Building $285,894 |
| 2022 | $4,591.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 312 E Taft 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.
Wildfire risk around 312 E Taft 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 | Indirect within 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 437 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Surfnet Communications, Verizon.
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