Santa Barbara County property record for 474 Amherst Dr, Goleta, CA 93117
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 1,695 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $845,000 (Feb 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $11,115 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 077-281-009 |
| Primary APN | 077-281-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,695 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 474 AMHERST DR |
|---|---|
| City | GOLETA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93117-1764 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 10141 UNIT 2 LOT 69 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 10141 |
| Legal Tract | 10141 |
| Legal Lot Number | 69 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 2906 |
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 474 AMHERST DR, GOLETA, CA 93117-1764 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 9, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 9, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20165915 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 7, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000044626 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 474 AMHERST DR, GOLETA, CA 93117-1764 |
| Document Number | 0000087291 |
| Map Reference | MB 56 PG 42-44 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2021-0087291 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 474 AMHERST DR, GOLETA, CA 93117-1764 |
| Document Number | 0000087292 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0087292 |
| Name | AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 289 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2046 |
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Municipality | Goleta City |
| Secondary School District | Santa Barbara Unified School District (7-12) (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Goleta Union Elementary School District (KG - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,028,594 (+2%) Land $573,546 Building $455,048 | |
| 2025 | $11,115.00 (+3.41%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $1,008,426 (+4.04%) Land $562,300 Building $446,126 |
| 2023 | $10,748.00 (+1.53%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $969,269 Land $540,466 Building $428,803 |
| 2022 | $10,586.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 30 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 30 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1980–2000) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2000 · other causes |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | GOLETA WATER DISTRICT serves 85,535 people · EPA ID CA4210004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 383 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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