Santa Barbara County property record for 317 E Tunnell St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,018 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Apr 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,928 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Jun 2020 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 121-155-007 |
| Primary APN | 121-155-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,018 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|
| Street Address | 317 E TUNNELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA MARIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93454-4143 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TR MID CITY ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | MID-CITY ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA MARIA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 2206 |
317 E Tunnell St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2011.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 317 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4143 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jun 30, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jul 29, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COMMUNITY BK/SANTA MARIA |
| Jun 13, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage JG WENTWORTH HM LNDG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 22, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 22, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201124101 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 17, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000024102 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 317 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4143 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 25, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 317 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4143 |
| Document Number | 0000072080 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0072080 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 317 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 317 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4143 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | INSPIRE CLOSING SERVICES LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000032598 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0032598 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 328 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 317 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4143 |
| Document Number | 0000039603 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 29, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 317 E TUNNELL ST SANTA MARIA CA 934544143, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4143 |
| Document Number | 0000039603 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 39603 |
| Name | COMMUNITY BK/SANTA MARIA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SANTA MARIA, CA 93456 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Aug 2, 2030 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 317 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4143 |
| Document Number | 0000030376 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 3, 2017 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 317 E TUNNELL ST SANTA MARIA CA 934544143, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4143 |
| Document Number | 0000030376 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 30376 |
| Name | JG WENTWORTH HM LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | WOODBRIDGE, VA 22192 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 25, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 317 E Tunnell St was $2,928.
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 | $261,344 (+2%) Land $130,672 Building $130,672 | |
| 2025 | $2,928.00 | $256,220 Land $128,110 Building $128,110 |
| 2023 | $2,737.00 (+1.63%) | $246,274 Land $123,137 Building $123,137 |
| 2022 | $2,693.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 317 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 317 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 |
|---|
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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