Santa Barbara County property record for 340 el Gaucho Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,635 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $480,000 (Jul 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $8,389 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Transfer May 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 067-224-003 |
| Primary APN | 067-224-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,635 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 340 EL GAUCHO RD |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93111-1908 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 10R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 10044 LOT 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | CATHEDRAL OAKS |
| Legal Tract | 10044 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 101 |
340 el Gaucho Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2023.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 340 EL GAUCHO RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111-1908 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2023 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| May 2, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 8, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 8, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199955948 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000021472 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 340 EL GAUCHO RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111-1908 |
| Document Number | 0000021472 |
| Map Reference | MB 52 PG 7-9 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0021472 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 340 EL GAUCHO RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111-1908 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 340 EL GAUCHO RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111-1908 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN ELS |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000017546 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0017546 |
| Name | MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45245 |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.8% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.5% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.8% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 8.8% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 340 el Gaucho Rd was $8,389 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Secondary School District | Santa Barbara Unified School District (7-12) (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Goleta Union Elementary School District (KG - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $762,930 (+2%) Land $485,983 Building $276,947 | |
| 2025 | $8,389.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $747,971 Land $476,454 Building $271,517 |
| 2023 | $8,116.00 (+1.65%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $718,928 Land $457,953 Building $260,975 |
| 2022 | $7,984.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 340 el Gaucho Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2021.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
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 340 el Gaucho Rd 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 | GOLETA WATER DISTRICT serves 85,535 people · EPA ID CA4210004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 601 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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