Santa Barbara County property record for 420 W Sunset Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93458
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,975 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,757 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Mortgage Feb 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 119-053-012 |
| Primary APN | 119-053-012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,975 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 420 W SUNSET AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA MARIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93458-2156 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TUNNELL RANCH 1 LOT 4 BLK C |
| Legal Subdivision | TUNNEL RANCH NO. 1 |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA MARIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 2303 |
420 W Sunset Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 1997.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 420 W SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458-2156 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Feb 22, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 10, 1997 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000021934 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 420 W SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458-2156 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | BOSTON NATIONAL TTL AGCY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 420 W SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458-2156 |
| Document Number | 0000034667 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0034667 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 420 W SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458-2156 |
| Document Number | 0000008994 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 378&379 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0008994 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 420 W SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458-2156 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 420 W Sunset Ave was $1,757 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 | 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 | $163,872 (+2%) Land $55,913 Building $107,959 | |
| 2025 | $1,757.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $160,660 Land $54,817 Building $105,843 |
| 2023 | $1,643.00 (+1.67%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $154,424 Land $52,690 Building $101,734 |
| 2022 | $1,616.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 420 W Sunset Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 420 W Sunset 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 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 802 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 |
| Ranch Wifi Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Surfnet Communications, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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