Santa Barbara County property record for 3496 Via Cortez, Lompoc, CA 93436
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,055 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $435,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,373 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 097-131-001 |
| Primary APN | 097-131-001 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,055 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 3496 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 | TR 10024 UNIT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | 10024 UN 1 |
| Legal Tract | 10024 |
| Legal Lot Number | 323 |
| 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.
3496 Via Cortez is owned by a company that bought it in March 2021.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3496 VIA CORTEZ, LOMPOC, CA 93436-2144 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
| Feb 21, 2018 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RESOURCE LENDERS INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 5, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202122182 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 6, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006699 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3496 VIA CORTEZ, LOMPOC, CA 93436-2144 |
| Document Number | 0000022182 |
| Map Reference | MB 51 PG 18-24 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0022182 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| 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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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3496 VIA CORTEZ, LOMPOC, CA 93436-2144 |
| Document Number | 0000022183 |
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| Date | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0022183 |
| Name | HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 21, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3496 VIA CORTEZ, LOMPOC, CA 93436-2144 |
| Document Number | 0000006699 |
| Map Reference | MB51 PG18-24 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0006699 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3496 VIA CORTEZ, LOMPOC, CA 93436-2144 |
| Document Number | 0000006700 |
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| Date | Feb 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0006700 |
| Name | RESOURCE LENDERS INC |
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| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3496 Via Cortez was $5,373.
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 | $480,272 (+2%) Land $110,406 Building $369,866 | |
| 2025 | $5,373.00 | $470,856 Land $108,242 Building $362,614 |
| 2023 | $5,061.00 (+1.28%) | $452,574 Land $104,040 Building $348,534 |
| 2022 | $4,997.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 3496 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 3496 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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