Santa Barbara County property record for 401 E Chapel St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,050,000 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $14,541 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 121-231-010 |
| Primary APN | 121-231-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
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| Street Address | 401 E CHAPEL ST |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA MARIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93454-4517 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | MILLERS ADD LOTS 1 TO 6 BLK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | MILLERS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42741 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA MARIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 2206 |
401 E Chapel St, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in September 2013.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2145 ALISOS DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-1502 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 19, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201360153 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 4, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000015364 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 401 E CHAPEL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4517 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 78 CLAIRE WAY, TIBURON, CA 94920-2042 |
| Document Number | 0000070064 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0070064 |
| Name | CITIZENS BUSINESS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 401 E Chapel St was $14,541.
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Municipality | Santa Maria City |
| Elementary School District | Santa Maria-Bonita Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Santa Maria Joint Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,312,886 (+2%) Land $406,366 Building $906,520 | |
| 2025 | $14,541.00 | $1,287,145 Land $398,399 Building $888,746 |
| 2023 | $13,632.00 (+1.54%) | $1,237,166 Land $382,930 Building $854,236 |
| 2022 | $13,425.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 401 E Chapel St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2017.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2017 · other causes |
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.
The area around 401 E Chapel St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 SANTA MARIA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT serves 112,208 people · EPA ID CA4210011 |
|---|---|
| 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 632 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 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, Ranch Wifi, Surfnet Communications, Verizon.
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