Santa Barbara County property record for 3134 Serena Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,560 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.59 acres (25,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,995,000 (Apr 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $25,292 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage Apr 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 005-340-017 |
| Primary APN | 005-340-017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,560 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Lot Area | 25,700 sqft (0.59 acres) |
| Street Address | 3134 SERENA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CARPINTERIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93013-3034 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 20R1 |
| Legal Description | TR 14,050 BK 157/33-34 LOT 2 TR 14050 |
| Legal Tract | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CARPINTERIA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 1706 |
3134 Serena Ave is held in a trust since April 2017.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11400 W OLYMPIC BLVD, 1600, LOS ANGELES, CA 90064-1541 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage RAYMOND JAMES BANK NA |
| Apr 28, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · ARM RAYMOND JAMES BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201720069 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 26, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000092925 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 3134 SERENA AVE, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013-3034 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | BOSTON NATIONAL TTL AGCY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000047088 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0047088 |
| Name | RAYMOND JAMES BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33716 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.87% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.87% |
| Max Rate At Change | 4.87% |
| Max Rate | 4.87% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3134 SERENA AVE, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013-3034 |
| Document Number | 0000020069 |
| Map Reference | MB157 PG33&34 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0020069 |
| 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 | Living Trust |
| Address | 10390 SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 270, 270, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025-5091 |
| Mail Care Of | MERLIS SOLTMAN GREEN |
| Document Number | 0000020070 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0020070 |
| Name | RAYMOND JAMES BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.25% |
| Type Change Date | May 1, 2027 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.87% |
| Max Rate At Change | 5.25% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 8.25% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3134 Serena Ave was $25,292, up 2% from the year before.
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Unified School District | Carpinteria Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,368,630 (+2%) Land $1,420,552 Building $948,078 | |
| 2025 | $25,292.00 (+2.03%) | $2,322,188 Land $1,392,699 Building $929,489 |
| 2024 | $24,790.00 (+1.85%) | |
| 2023 | $24,339.00 (+1.51%) | $2,232,017 Land $1,338,620 Building $893,397 |
| 2022 | $23,977.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 3134 Serena Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2018 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 3134 Serena Ave is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 73% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | MONTECITO WATER DIST serves 12,010 people · EPA ID CA4210007 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| 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 | 1 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 92 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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