Santa Barbara County property record for 4235 Cresta Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,931 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 3.1 acres (135,036 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $5,900,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $46,417 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage Oct 2020 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 063-132-003 |
| Primary APN | 063-132-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,931 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 135,036 sqft |
| Garage Type | Built-in |
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 4235 CRESTA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93110-2409 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 35EX1 |
| Legal Description | SB EST SUB 1 L 50 SB 2 LOT 51 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANTA BARBARA ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 3007 |
4235 Cresta Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2020.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11126 SEPULVEDA BLVD, MISSION HILLS, CA 91345-1114 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITY NATIONAL BANK |
| Oct 30, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Jan 26, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jan 25, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage RAO C & E SR FAMILY TRUST (PT) |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202061659 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 11, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000054721 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 4235 CRESTA AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110-2409 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1462 KINGSTON CIR, WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91362-4360 |
| Document Number | 0000005979 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0005979 |
| Name | CITY NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LOS ANGELES, CA 90071 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.37% |
| Type Change Date | Feb 1, 2027 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.37% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.37% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 7.37% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 4235 CRESTA AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110-2409 |
| Document Number | 0000061659 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 61659 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $6,490.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 11126 SEPULVEDA BLVD MISSION HILLS CA 913451130, MISSION HILLS, CA 91345-1130 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 4235 CRESTA AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110-2409 |
| Document Number | 0000003499 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 3499 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 8, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,000.25 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 411 E CANON PERDIDO ST #15 SANTA BARBARA CA 931017528, 15, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-7528 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 4235 CRESTA AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110-2409 |
| Document Number | 0000004386 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 25, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 21, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 411 E CANON PERDIDO ST #15 SANTA BARBARA CA 931017528, 15, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-7528 |
| Document Number | 0000004386 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 4386 |
| Name | RAO C & E SR FAMILY TRUST (PT) |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 4235 Cresta Ave was $46,417, down 30.8% from the year before.
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 | $4,416,322 (+2%) Land $4,416,322 | |
| 2025 | $46,417.00 (-30.77%) | $4,329,728 Land $4,329,728 |
| 2024 | $67,051.00 (+1.88%) | |
| 2023 | $65,813.00 (+1.73%) | $6,138,360 Land $4,161,600 Building $1,976,760 |
| 2022 | $64,693.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 4235 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1980–2001) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 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 risk around 4235 Cresta Ave is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 80% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 67 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
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