Santa Barbara County property record for 421 E Tunnell St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,960 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $520,000 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $6,132 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 121-161-009 |
| Primary APN | 121-161-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,960 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 421 E TUNNELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA MARIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93454-4145 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MID CITY ACRES SUB 12 LOT 53 |
| Legal Subdivision | MID-CITY ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA MARIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 2206 |
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 421 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4145 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
| Aug 31, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 30, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202235809 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 7, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000035228 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 421 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4145 |
| Document Number | 0000035809 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 79 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0035809 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, ENDPOINT TITLE INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Document Number | 0000035810 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0035810 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 421 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4145 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000037715 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0037715 |
| Name | CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ANAHEIM, CA 92806 |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7.5% |
| Type Change Date | Sep 1, 2023 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 7.5% |
| Max Rate At Change | 9.5% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Margin | 5 |
| Max Rate | 12.5% |
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 | $551,827 (+2%) Land $222,853 Building $328,974 | |
| 2025 | $6,132.00 (+6.81%) | $541,008 (+4.04%) Land $218,484 Building $322,524 |
| 2023 | $5,741.00 (+108.16%) | $520,000 Land $210,000 Building $310,000 |
| 2022 | $2,758.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | 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 574 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 |
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