Santa Barbara County property record for 438 Freear Dr, Buellton, CA 93427
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,361 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $530,000 (Apr 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $6,574 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage Oct 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 137-213-008 |
| Primary APN | 137-213-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,361 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 438 FREEAR DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUELLTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93427-9642 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 10054 LOT 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUELLTON VILLAGE |
| Legal Tract | 10054 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOLVANG-SANTA YNEZ |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3029 |
| Census Tract | 1912 |
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 438 FREEAR DR, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9642 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Oct 8, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Apr 20, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 20, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 20, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 31, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201718803 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 27, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000046872 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 438 FREEAR DR, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9642 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 438 FREEAR DR, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9642 |
| Document Number | 0000056506 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0056506 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 438 FREEAR DR, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9642 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000045151 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0045151 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 438 FREEAR DR, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9642 |
| Document Number | 0000018803 |
| Map Reference | MB51 PG94-96 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0018803 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 438 FREEAR DR, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9642 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000018804 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0018804 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Municipality | Buellton City |
| Elementary School District | Buellton Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $627,405 (+2%) Land $414,325 Building $213,080 | |
| 2025 | $6,574.00 (+3.48%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $615,103 (+4.04%) Land $406,201 Building $208,902 |
| 2023 | $6,353.00 (+1.62%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $591,220 Land $390,429 Building $200,791 |
| 2022 | $6,252.00 |
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 · 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 Record median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 53% of the US · lower than 68% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 BUELLTON WATER DIVISION serves 5,091 people · EPA ID CA4210018 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CENTRAL COAST WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| 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 249 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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