Santa Barbara County property record for 3488 Via Cortez, Lompoc, CA 93436
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,222 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $614,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $4,266 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2026 Sale + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 097-131-002 |
| Primary APN | 097-131-002 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,222 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 3488 VIA CORTEZ |
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| City | LOMPOC |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93436-2144 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 7R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 10024 UNIT 1 RM 51/18-24 LOT 322 |
| Legal Subdivision | 10024 UN 1 |
| Legal Tract | 10024 |
| Legal Lot Number | 322 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOMPOC |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 2809 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Mission La Purísima at ’Amuwu District listed 2023 · 19 contributing resources · NRIS 100009394 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
3488 Via Cortez is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2026.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3488 VIA CORTEZ, LOMPOC, CA 93436-2144 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage Q FINANCIAL GROUP LLC |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Feb 1, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RESOURCE LENDERS INC |
| Dec 11, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer CIVIC FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202622469 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 31, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000017449 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3488 VIA CORTEZ, LOMPOC, CA 93436-2144 |
| Document Number | 0000022469 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202622469 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $68,215.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 3488 VIA CORTEZ, LOMPOC, CA 93436-2144 |
| Document Number | 0000022471, |
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| Date | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202622471 |
| Name | Q FINANCIAL GROUP LLC |
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| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.51% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3488 VIA CORTEZ, LOMPOC, CA 93436-2144 |
| Document Number | 0000022470 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202622470 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 3488 VIA CORTEZ, LOMPOC, CA 93436-2144 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3488 VIA CORTEZ, LOMPOC, CA 93436-2144 |
| Document Number | 0000009784 |
| Map Reference | MB 51 PG 18-24 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-0009784 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount 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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| Address | 2864 LEWIS DR, LOMPOC, CA 93436-2322 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 3488 VIA CORTEZ, LOMPOC, CA 93436-2144 |
| Document Number | 0000004324 |
| Map Reference | MB 51 PG 18-24 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0004324 |
| 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 |
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| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3488 VIA CORTEZ, LOMPOC, CA 93436-2144 |
| Document Number | 0000004325 |
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| Date | Feb 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0004325 |
| Name | RESOURCE LENDERS INC |
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| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3488 VIA CORTEZ, LOMPOC, CA 93436-2144 |
| Document Number | 0000052248 |
| Map Reference | MB51 PG18-24 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0052248 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| 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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| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1111 S BROADWAY STE 101, 101, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-6682 |
| Document Number | 0000052249 |
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| Date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0052249 |
| Name | CIVIC FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Term | 13 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2020 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3488 Via Cortez was $4,266, up 5.7% 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 | Lompoc Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $381,166 (+2%) Land $125,158 Building $256,008 | |
| 2025 | $4,266.00 (+5.72%) | $373,693 Land $122,704 Building $250,989 |
| 2024 | $4,035.00 (+0.42%) | |
| 2023 | $4,018.00 (+1.29%) | $359,185 Land $117,941 Building $241,244 |
| 2022 | $3,967.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 3488 Via Cortez 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 3488 Via Cortez is moderate, ranking above 58% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 58% of the US · lower than 65% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | MISSION HILLS CSD serves 3,600 people · EPA ID CA4210019 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.7 mg/L (2021) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 296 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 / 2,000 |
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