Santa Barbara County property record for 485 Central Ave, Buellton, CA 93427
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 850 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $605,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $401 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Transfer Mar 2021 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 099-281-004 |
| Primary APN | 099-281-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 850 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Street Address | 485 CENTRAL AVE |
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| City | BUELLTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93427-9468 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FRESE SUB LOT 9B BLK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | FRESE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9B |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOLVANG-SANTA YNEZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| 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 | 485 CENTRAL AVE, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9468 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2021 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 18, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FCU |
| Jan 24, 2020 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 16, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 16, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20251500 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 29, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000026976 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 485 CENTRAL AVE, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9468 |
| Document Number | 0000064794 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 77 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0064794 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2021 |
| 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 | 485 CENTRAL AVE, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9468 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 485 CENTRAL AVE, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9468 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 485 CENTRAL AVE, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9468 |
| Document Number | 0000021476 |
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| Date | Mar 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0021476 |
| Name | SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Mar 28, 2036 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 485 CENTRAL AVE, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9468 |
| Document Number | 0000003872 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3872 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 485 CENTRAL AVE BUELLTON CA 934279468, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9468 |
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 | $617,100 (+1,594.63%) Land $280,500 Building $336,600 | |
| 2025 | $401.00 (+4.16%) | $36,415 (+4.03%) Land $12,907 Building $23,508 |
| 2023 | $385.00 (+1.58%) | $35,003 Land $12,406 Building $22,597 |
| 2022 | $379.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 77% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 | 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 406 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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