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440 E Ortega St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Property Records

Santa Barbara County property record for 440 E Ortega St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Property Summary

Property TypeRestaurant
Lot Size0.04 acres (1,742 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$795,000 (Feb 2024)
Tax Bill$8,636 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2024 Sale & Mortgage
Aug 2020 Transfer
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN031-160-013

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN031-160-013
Alternative APN
  • 03116013

Exterior

Lot Area1,742 sqft (0.04 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address440 E ORTEGA ST
CitySANTA BARBARA
StateCA
Zip93101-1635
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Restaurant
Local Zoning CodeCM
Legal SubdivisionPARCEL MAP 20367
Legal Lot NumberB
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA BARBARA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1014
Census Tract900

Owner

Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address440 E ORTEGA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-1635
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 8, 2024Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
SUNWEST BANK
Aug 26, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE
Aug 26, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO
Aug 21, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Feb 27, 2019Affidavit of Death, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 8, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 8, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 1, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20244069
Prior Transfer DateJul 31, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0000045361
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2024: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateFeb 8, 2024
Property Address440 E ORTEGA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-1635
Document Number0000004069
Map ReferenceMB 32 PG 7&8
Instrument DateJan 22, 2024
Instrument2024-0004069
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 19, 2024
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address440 E ORTEGA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-1635

Mortgage

Document Number0000004070
DateFeb 8, 2024
Instrument2024-0004070
Lender
NameSUNWEST BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

August 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateAug 26, 2020
Property Address440 E ORTEGA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-1635
Document Number0000045361
Instrument DateJul 31, 2020
Instrument45361
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 10, 2020
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address440 E ORTEGA ST SANTA BARBARA CA 931011635, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-1635

August 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateAug 26, 2020
Property Address440 E ORTEGA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-1635
Document Number0000045362
Instrument DateJul 30, 2020
Instrument45362
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 10, 2020
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$358.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
AddressPO BOX 41459 SANTA BARBARA CA 931401459, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93140-1459

August 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateAug 21, 2019
Property Address440 E ORTEGA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-1635
Document Number0000036018
Instrument DateApr 24, 2019
Instrument36018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 29, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address1190 LONGFELLOW DR MANHATTAN BEACH CA 902666848, MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266-6848

February 2019: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateFeb 27, 2019
Property Address440 E ORTEGA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-1635
Document Number0000007743
Instrument DateJan 18, 2019
Instrument7743
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 11, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address440 E ORTEGA ST SANTA BARBARA CA 931011635, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-1635

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Barbara County
MunicipalitySanta Barbara City
Unified School DistrictSanta Barbara Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$827,118 (+2%) Land $400,554 Building $426,564
2025$8,636.00 (+8.82%)$810,900 (+11.34%) Land $392,700 Building $418,200
2024$7,936.00 (+1.86%)
2023$7,791.00 (+1.76%)$728,280 Land $348,534 Building $379,746
2022$7,656.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AH, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 38 policies
Nearby Flood Policies38 in force
Nearby Flood Claims31 (1995–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 31
Most Recent ClaimDec 2023 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Jan 2023 · 10 claims
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding Landslides, Mud Flow, Mar 1995 · 5 claims
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mud Flows, Jan 1995 · 13 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 93,334 people · EPA ID CA4210010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2025
Lead3 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 233 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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