Santa Barbara County property record for 491 Alan Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,700 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,140 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 047-061-013 |
| Primary APN | 047-061-013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,700 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|
| Street Address | 491 ALAN RD |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93109-1058 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | E3SD3 |
| Legal Description | TR BRAEMAR PARK RM BK 15/398-402 LOT 81 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRAEMAR PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 81 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 1306 |
491 Alan Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 1996.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 491 ALAN RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109-1058 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 9, 1996 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000044875 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 491 Alan Rd was $1,140.
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 | $105,808 (+2%) Land $34,536 Building $71,272 | |
| 2025 | $1,140.00 | $103,734 Land $33,859 Building $69,875 |
| 2023 | $1,099.00 (+1.76%) | $99,708 Land $32,546 Building $67,162 |
| 2022 | $1,080.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 491 Alan Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1978–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2019 · other causes |
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 491 Alan Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 96% 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 | 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 143 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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