Santa Barbara County property record for 501 E Sunset Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93454
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,238 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,763 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage Nov 2019 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 121-043-015 |
| Primary APN | 121-043-015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,238 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 501 E SUNSET AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA MARIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93454-2947 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RANCHO ESTATES 2 LOT 24 BLK D |
| Legal Subdivision | RANCHO ESTATES NO. 2 |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA MARIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 2205 |
501 E Sunset Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2021.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 501 E SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-2947 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NOVEL HOME LOANS |
| Nov 1, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Nov 1, 2019 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · FHA Mortgage DEL SUR CORPORATION |
| Nov 1, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 2019 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201950249 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000076124 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 501 E SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-2947 |
| Document Number | 0000076124 |
| Map Reference | MB 52 PG 62-71 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0076124 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATLANTIS TITLE COMPANY, ATLAS TITLE COMPANY |
| 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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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 501 E SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-2947 |
| Document Number | 0000076125 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0076125 |
| Name | NOVEL HOME LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 501 E SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-2947 |
| Document Number | 0000050248 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 50248 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 501 E SUNSET AVE SANTA MARIA CA 934542947, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-2947 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 501 E SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-2947 |
| Document Number | 0000050249 |
| Map Reference | MB 52 PG 62-71 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0050249 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 E SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-2947 |
| Document Number | 0000050250 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0050250 |
| Name | DEL SUR CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 501 E SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-2947 |
| Document Number | 0000050247 |
| Map Reference | MB 52 PG 62-71 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0050247 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 E SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-2947 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 501 E Sunset Ave was $4,763.
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Municipality | Santa Maria City |
| Elementary School District | Santa Maria-Bonita Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Santa Maria Joint Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $429,468 (+2%) Land $133,859 Building $295,609 | |
| 2025 | $4,763.00 | $421,048 Land $131,235 Building $289,813 |
| 2023 | $4,465.00 (+1.55%) | $404,700 Land $126,140 Building $278,560 |
| 2022 | $4,397.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 501 E Sunset Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 501 E Sunset Ave is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | CITY OF SANTA MARIA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT serves 112,208 people · EPA ID CA4210011 |
|---|---|
| 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 676 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Ranch Wifi, Surfnet Communications, Verizon.
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