Santa Barbara County property record for 4188 Modoc Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.75 ba · 2,292 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Nov 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $7,964 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 061-231-026 |
| Primary APN | 061-231-026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,292 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 4188 MODOC RD |
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| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93110-1824 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 10R1 |
| Legal Description | HIGHWAY ACRES 2 LOT 65 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOPE RANCH |
| Legal Lot Number | 65 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 3007 |
4188 Modoc Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 1994.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4188 MODOC RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110-1824 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199483804 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 14, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006479 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4188 Modoc Rd was $7,964 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Secondary School District | Santa Barbara Unified School District (7-12) (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Hope Elementary School District (KG - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $699,216 (+2%) Land $239,846 Building $459,370 | |
| 2025 | $7,964.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $685,507 Land $235,144 Building $450,363 |
| 2023 | $7,683.00 (+1.64%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $658,890 Land $226,014 Building $432,876 |
| 2022 | $7,559.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 4188 Modoc Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1995.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1995–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2017 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, 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 4188 Modoc Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 | LA CUMBRE MUTUAL WATER CO private · serves 4,861 people · EPA ID CA4210024 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 219 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Frontier, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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