Santa Barbara County property record for 433 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
| Property Type | Vehicle Sales & Rentals |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,600,000 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $35,265 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Sale Aug 2023 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 037-203-004 |
| Primary APN | 037-203-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
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| Street Address | 433 CHAPALA ST |
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| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93101-3409 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Vehicle Sales & Rentals |
| Local Zoning Code | C2 |
| Legal Description | SANTA BARBARA CITY OF POR BLOCK 251 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANTA BARBARA |
| Legal Block | 251 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 1001 |
433 Chapala St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in December 2023.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 127 N ORTEGA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Aug 30, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 26, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202335908 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 28, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000010766 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 433 CHAPALA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-3409 |
| Document Number | 0000035908 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0035908 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount 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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| Address | 127 N ORTEGA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 433 CHAPALA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-3409 |
| Document Number | 0000025300 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0025300 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2945 TOWNSGALE RD #200 # 200, 200, WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361-5866 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 433 CHAPALA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-3409 |
| Document Number | 0000005609 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 5609 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,504.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 127 W ORTEGA ST SANTA BARBARA CA 931013340, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-3340 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 433 Chapala St was $35,265, up 6.4% from the year before.
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Municipality | Santa Barbara City |
| Unified School District | Santa Barbara Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,403,761 (+2%) Land $2,529,742 Building $874,019 | |
| 2025 | $35,265.00 (+6.42%) | $3,337,022 Land $2,480,140 Building $856,882 |
| 2024 | $33,138.00 (-5.74%) | |
| 2023 | $35,157.00 (+1.75%) | $3,313,674 Land $2,601,000 Building $712,674 |
| 2022 | $34,554.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 433 Chapala St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 75 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 148 units insured incl. 73 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 28 (1995–2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
The area around 433 Chapala St 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 BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT serves 93,334 people · EPA ID CA4210010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 450 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Cox Communications, Frontier, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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