4178 Cresta Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 Property Records

Santa Barbara County property record for 4178 Cresta Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93110

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,407 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size2.9 acres (126,324 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on File
Last Sale$9,825,000 (Mar 2026)
Tax Bill$88,556 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2026 Sale
Oct 2023 Sale
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN063-141-013

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN063-141-013
Alternative APN
  • 06314113

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths4.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area5,407 sqft Total Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Lot Area126,324 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address4178 CRESTA AVE
CitySANTA BARBARA
StateCA
Zip93110-2408
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code35EX1
Legal DescriptionSB ESTATES POR LOT 40
Legal SubdivisionSANTA BARBARA ESTATES
Legal Lot Number40
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA BARBARA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract3007

Owner

4178 Cresta Ave is owned by a company that bought it in March 2026.

Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of August 6, 2026

Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address851 CURTISWOOD LN, NASHVILLE, TN 37204-4318
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLife Tenant

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
Mar 13, 2026Grant Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY
Oct 12, 2023Grant Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY
Jun 28, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Dec 10, 2019Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Dec 10, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 13, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 13, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 17, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20267889
Prior Transfer DateDec 6, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc0000056838
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateMar 13, 2026
Property Address4178 CRESTA AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110-2408
Document Number0000007889
Map ReferenceMB 15 PG 51-56
Instrument DateMar 5, 2026
Instrument2026-0007889
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 25, 2026
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Living Trust
Address851 CURTISWOOD LN, NASHVILLE, TN 37204-4318

October 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateOct 12, 2023
Property Address4178 CRESTA AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110-2408
Document Number0000030063
Map ReferenceMB 15 PG 51-56
Instrument DateOct 2, 2023
Instrument2023-0030063
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 24, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address4178 CRESTA AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110-2408

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Property Address4178 CRESTA AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110-2408
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 15, 2023
Title CompanyAMROCK INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4178 CRESTA AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110-2408

Mortgage

Document Number0000047716
DateJun 28, 2021
Instrument2021-0047716
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJun 1, 2051

December 2019: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateDec 10, 2019
Property Address4178 CRESTA AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110-2408
Document Number0000056838
Map ReferenceMB 15 PG 51-56
Instrument DateDec 6, 2019
Instrument2019-0056838
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address23085 EYRES PL WEST, SEATTLE, WA 98199

Mortgage

Document Number0000056839
DateDec 10, 2019
Instrument2019-0056839
Lender
NameFIRST REPUBLIC BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.4%
Type Change DateJan 1, 2030
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.95%
Index12-Month MTA
Max Rate10.9%

December 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateDec 10, 2019
Property Address4178 CRESTA AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110-2408
Document Number0000056837
Map ReferenceMB 15 PG 51-56
Instrument DateDec 6, 2019
Instrument2019-0056837
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2308 EYRES PL W, SEATTLE, WA 98199-3812

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 4178 Cresta Ave was $88,556, up 2% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Barbara County
Secondary School DistrictSanta Barbara Unified School District (7-12) (07 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictHope Elementary School District (KG - 06)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$9,486,000 (+14.66%) Land $4,386,000 Building $5,100,000
2025$88,556.00 (+2%)$8,273,220 Land $3,570,000 Building $4,703,220
2024$86,816.00 (+41.32%)
2023$61,431.00 (+1.73%)$5,728,921 Land $3,153,535 Building $2,575,386
2022$60,386.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 4178 Cresta Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1980.

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
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1980–2001)
Most Recent ClaimMar 2001 · rainfall accumulation

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

Wildfire risk around 4178 Cresta Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 93% of the US · lower than 96% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
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 SystemLA CUMBRE MUTUAL WATER CO
private · serves 4,861 people · EPA ID CA4210024
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionNov 2025
LeadUnder 1 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 67 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Cox Communications
Cable
2,000 / 100

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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