Santa Barbara County property record for 481 Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,750 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 4.28 acres (186,437 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,700,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $22,891 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale May 2026 Transfer + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 021-103-005 |
| Primary APN | 021-103-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,750 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Lot Area | 186,437 sqft |
| Street Address | 481 MOUNTAIN DR |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93103-1700 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | SB CITY MAP 10 LOT 96 |
| Legal Lot Number | 96 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 501 |
481 Mountain Dr, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2026.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of September 24, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 485 MOUNTAIN DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-1700 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Woman |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPAN |
| May 20, 2026 | Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer |
| Jun 30, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 2, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Mar 2, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Mar 2, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 2, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202617067 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000017066 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 481 MOUNTAIN DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-1700 |
| Document Number | 0000017067 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202617067 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPAN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $188,870.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Trustee |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 481 MOUNTAIN DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-1700 |
| Document Number | 0000017066 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202617066 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 481 MOUNTAIN DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-1700 |
| Document Number | 0000030475 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0030475 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1834 E HILL RD # A, A, MARSHFIELD, VT 05658-8225 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 481 MOUNTAIN DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-1700 |
| Document Number | 0000008362 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 8362 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 8, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 481 MOUNTAIN DR SANTA BARBARA CA 931031700, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-1700 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 481 MOUNTAIN DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-1700 |
| Document Number | 0000008364 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 8364 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 15, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 473 MOUNTAIN DR SANTA BARBARA CA 931031700, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-1700 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 481 MOUNTAIN DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-1700 |
| Document Number | 0000008365 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 8365 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,366.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 489 MOUNTAIN DR SANTA BARBARA CA 931031700, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-1700 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 481 Mountain Dr was $22,891.
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 | $2,128,317 (+2%) Land $1,185,078 Building $943,239 | |
| 2025 | $22,891.00 | $2,086,587 Land $1,161,842 Building $924,745 |
| 2023 | $22,064.00 (+1.81%) | $2,005,564 Land $1,116,727 Building $888,837 |
| 2022 | $21,671.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 481 Mountain Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2005 · 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 481 Mountain Dr is moderate, ranking above 68% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 68% of the US · above 42% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 133 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 |
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