Santa Barbara County property record for 3970 Via Real, Carpinteria, CA 93013
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,556 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $365,000 (Feb 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $5,672 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 005-430-063 |
| Primary APN | 005-430-063 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,556 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Street Address | 3970 VIA REAL |
|---|---|
| City | CARPINTERIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93013-1219 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CARPINTERIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 1706 |
3970 Via Real is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2013.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3970 VIA REAL, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013-1219 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 23, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 23, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201211381 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 17, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000042858 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 3970 VIA REAL, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013-1219 |
| Document Number | 0000007985 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 7, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | SPL INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 3970 VIA REAL CARPINTERIA CA 930131219, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013-1219 |
| Document Number | 0000007985 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7985 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 17, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3970 Via Real was $5,672 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Municipality | Carpinteria City |
| Unified School District | Carpinteria Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $467,614 (+2%) Land $371,533 Building $96,081 | |
| 2025 | $5,672.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $458,447 Land $364,249 Building $94,198 |
| 2023 | $5,453.00 (+1.91%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $440,646 Land $350,105 Building $90,541 |
| 2022 | $5,351.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 3970 Via Real in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 82 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 82 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 121 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 76 of 121 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 3970 Via Real 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 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | CARPINTERIA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT serves 16,356 people · EPA ID CA4210001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 101 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, GeoLinks.
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