Santa Barbara County property record for 4940 Sawyer Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 910 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.021 acres (899 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,769 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 003-890-017 |
| Primary APN | 003-890-017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 910 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Lot Area | 899 sqft (0.021 acres) |
| Street Address | 4940 SAWYER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CARPINTERIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93013-1952 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Description | CONDO TR 25090 UNIT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | BEACHWALK |
| Legal Tract | 25090 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CARPINTERIA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 1604 |
4940 Sawyer Ave, a condominium, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2003.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4940 SAWYER AVE, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013-1952 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 25, 2003 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 25, 2003 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 7, 2002 |
| Deed Document Number | 200352298 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 12, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000074605 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 4940 SAWYER AVE, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013-1952 |
| Document Number | 0000000101 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 101 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 4940 SAWYER AVE CARPINTERIA CA 930131952, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013-1952 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4940 Sawyer Ave was $6,769 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Municipality | Carpinteria City |
| Unified School District | Carpinteria Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $574,647 (+2%) Land $286,585 Building $288,062 | |
| 2025 | $6,769.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $563,380 Land $280,966 Building $282,414 |
| 2023 | $6,506.00 (+1.86%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $541,505 Land $270,056 Building $271,449 |
| 2022 | $6,387.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 4940 Sawyer Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2018.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 40 units insured incl. 26 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2018–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2019 · 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 4940 Sawyer Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.01% 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 | CARPINTERIA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT serves 16,356 people · EPA ID CA4210001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 546 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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