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406 Ruth Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Property Records

Santa Barbara County property record for 406 Ruth Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,065 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size0.12 acres (5,227 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Tax Bill$3,038 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Transfer
Feb 2020 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN037-071-009

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN037-071-009
Alternative APN
  • 03707109

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Building Area1,065 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1915
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1915
Lot Area5,227 sqft (0.12 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address406 RUTH AVE
CitySANTA BARBARA
StateCA
Zip93101-3328
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR4
Legal DescriptionLOT 17 BLK 197
Legal SubdivisionSANTA BARBARA
Legal Block197
Legal Lot Number17
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA BARBARA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract1001

Owner

406 Ruth Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2020.

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

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address406 RUTH AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-3328
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Living Trust

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 28, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Feb 14, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Nov 15, 2019Affidavit of Death, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Feb 14, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateSep 2, 2020
Transfer Doc0000053135
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateSep 28, 2020
Property Address406 RUTH AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-3328
Document Number0000053135
Instrument DateSep 2, 2020
Instrument53135
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 8, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address1152 N CALENDONIA PL EAGLE ID 83616, EAGLE, ID 83616

February 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateFeb 14, 2020
Property Address406 RUTH AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-3328
Document Number0000007946
Instrument DateDec 17, 2019
Instrument7946
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 28, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address649 NORTHVIEW RD SANTA BARBARA CA 931054014, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-4014

November 2019: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateNov 15, 2019
Property Address406 RUTH AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-3328
Document Number0000052481
Instrument DateMar 20, 2019
Instrument52481
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 27, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address406 RUTH AVE SANTA BARBARA CA 931013328, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-3328

February 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateFeb 14, 2020
Property Address406 RUTH AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-3328
Document Number0000007945
Instrument DateMar 20, 2019
Instrument7945
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 28, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address649 NORTHVIEW RD SANTA BARBARA CA 931054014, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-4014

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 406 Ruth Ave was $3,038 with a veteran's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Barbara County
MunicipalitySanta Barbara City
Unified School DistrictSanta Barbara Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$468,218 (+2%) Land $318,145 Building $150,073
2025$3,038.00 Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption$459,038 Land $311,907 Building $147,131
2023$3,009.00 (-1.05%) Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption$441,216 Land $299,797 Building $141,419
2022$3,041.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 406 Ruth Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 39 individual policies
Nearby Flood Policies41 units insured
incl. 2 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2023)
Most Recent ClaimJan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides

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

The area around 406 Ruth Ave 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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 SystemCITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 93,334 people · EPA ID CA4210010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2025
Lead3 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 521 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber		7,000 / 7,000
Cox Communications
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		2,000 / 100
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, GeoLinks, Verizon.

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