3859 Sunset Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 Property Records

Santa Barbara County property record for 3859 Sunset Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93110

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,508 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size	0.34 acres (14,810 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$860,000 (Nov 2002)
Tax Bill	$13,829 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2026 Line of Credit Apr 2023 Line of Credit + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`057-192-006`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`057-192-006`
Alternative APN	`05719206`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Building Area	1,508 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1930
Effective Year Built	Effective 1930
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Lot Area	14,810 sqft (0.34 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3859 SUNSET RD
City	SANTA BARBARA
State	CA
Zip	93110-1540
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	8R1
Legal Description	GEO W LLOYD SUB LOT 15
Legal Subdivision	LLOYD
Legal Lot Number	15
Jurisdiction	SANTA BARBARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SANTA BARBARA
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2000
Census Tract	102

Owner

3859 Sunset Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2023.

Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	3859 SUNSET RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110-1540
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 13, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Apr 10, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Line of Credit UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Apr 16, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 13, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 13, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2002115593
Last Transfer Date	Apr 4, 2023
Transfer Doc	0000009992
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA BARBARA CA
Recording Date	Apr 13, 2026
Property Address	3859 SUNSET RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110-1540
Document Number	0000011877
Instrument Date	Apr 7, 2026
Instrument	202611877
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2026
Title Company	PACIFIC VA TITLE, PACIFIC COAST TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants, 205
Address	3859 SUNSET RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110-1540

Mortgage

Document Number	0000011877,
Date	Apr 13, 2026
Instrument	202611877

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 1, 2056

Interest

Rate	6.11%
Max Rate	-1%

April 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SANTA BARBARA CA
Recording Date	Apr 10, 2023
Property Address	3859 SUNSET RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110-1540
Document Number	0000009992
Map Reference	MB 15 PG 13
Instrument Date	Apr 4, 2023
Instrument	2023-0009992
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 19, 2023
Title Company	PACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	3859 SUNSET RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110-1540

Mortgage

Document Number	0000009993
Date	Apr 10, 2023
Instrument	2023-0009993

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	241 Months
Due	May 1, 2043

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

April 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SANTA BARBARA CA
Recording Date	Apr 16, 2021
Property Address	3859 SUNSET RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110-1540
Document Number	0000029980
Map Reference	MB 15 PG 13
Instrument Date	Apr 9, 2021
Instrument	2021-0029980
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 19, 2021
Title Company	TICOR TITLE ORANGE COUNTY BR, TICOR TTL ORANGE CNTY BRANCH

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	3859 SUNSET RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110-1540

Mortgage

Document Number	0000029981
Date	Apr 16, 2021
Instrument	2021-0029981

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3859 Sunset Rd was $13,829, up 2% from the year before.

Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Santa Barbara County
Secondary School District	Santa Barbara Unified School District (7-12) (07 - 12)
Elementary School District	Hope Elementary School District (KG - 06)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$1,307,644 (+2%) Land $723,865 Building $583,779
2025	$13,829.00 (+2%)	$1,282,005 Land $709,672 Building $572,333
2024	$13,558.00 (+1.87%)
2023	$13,309.00 (+1.73%)	$1,232,224 Land $682,115 Building $550,109
2022	$13,083.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 3859 Sunset Rd 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

Wildfire risk around 3859 Sunset Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 80% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 617 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier Fiber	7,000 / 7,000
Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	2,000 / 100
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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