Santa Barbara County property record for 390 E Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427
| Property Type | Vehicle Sales & Rentals |
|---|---|
| Details | 7,824 sqft |
| Lot Size | 4.71 acres (205,168 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,575 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 137-200-055 |
| Primary APN | 137-200-055 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 7,824 sqft |
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| Lot Area | 205,168 sqft |
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| Street Address | 390 E HIGHWAY 246 |
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| City | BUELLTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93427-9601 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Vehicle Sales & Rentals |
| Legal Description | S C DE JONATA M7 POR TR LOT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | SAN CARLOS DE JONATA RHO #5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOLVANG-SANTA YNEZ |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3024 |
| Census Tract | 1912 |
390 E Hwy 246, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in November 2020.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 610, SANTA YNEZ, CA 93460-0610 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000003742 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 290 E HIGHWAY 246, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9650 |
| Document Number | 0000003742 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3742 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 610 SANTA YNEZ CA 934600610, SANTA YNEZ, CA 93460-0610 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 390 E Hwy 246 was $8,575, up 84.3% from the year before.
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Municipality | Buellton City |
| Elementary School District | Buellton Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,036,125 (+32.7%) Land $211,536 Building $824,589 | |
| 2025 | $8,575.00 (+84.29%) | $780,813 Land $207,389 Building $573,424 |
| 2024 | $4,653.00 (+1.79%) | |
| 2023 | $4,571.00 (+1.65%) | $409,281 Land $199,337 Building $209,944 |
| 2022 | $4,497.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 390 E Hwy 246 in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
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 390 E Hwy 246 is moderate, ranking above 50% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 50% of the US · lower than 70% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 | CITY OF BUELLTON WATER DIVISION serves 5,091 people · EPA ID CA4210018 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CENTRAL COAST WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| 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 249 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
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| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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