501 S Smith St, Santa Maria, CA 93458 Property Records

Santa Barbara County property record for 501 S Smith St, Santa Maria, CA 93458

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,480 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.09 acres (3,920 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$117,000 (Jan 2019)
Tax Bill$5,396 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2019 Mortgage
Feb 2021 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN123-112-005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN123-112-005
Alternative APN
  • 12311205

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,480 sqft Total Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area3,920 sqft (0.09 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address501 S SMITH ST
CitySANTA MARIA
StateCA
Zip93458-5654
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionCURRYER SMITHS ADD L 2B
Legal SubdivisionCURRYER & SMITH
Legal Block15
Legal Lot NumberN80L
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA MARIA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1022
Census Tract2407

Owner

Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address501 S SMITH ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458-5654
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 25, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Feb 2, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Sep 17, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Jan 7, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 7, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 7, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 29, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2019572
Prior Transfer DateJan 4, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc0000000572
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Property Address501 S SMITH ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458-5654
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 25, 2022
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000007110
DateFeb 25, 2019
Instrument2019-0007110
Lender
NameFINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressHORSHAM, PA 19044
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term241 Months
DueMar 1, 2039

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Property Address501 S SMITH ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458-5654
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 25, 2022
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address501 S SMITH ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458-5654

Mortgage

Document Number0000007729
DateFeb 2, 2021
Instrument2021-0007729
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressFOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 1, 2051

September 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateSep 17, 2020
Property Address501 S SMITH ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458-5654
Document Number0000050593
Instrument DateMar 28, 2020
Instrument50593
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 6, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address501 S SMITH ST SANTA MARIA CA 934585654, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458-5654

January 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateJan 7, 2019
Property Address501 S SMITH ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458-5654
Document Number0000000572
Instrument DateJan 4, 2019
Instrument572
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 17, 2019

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$128.70
Amount AccuracyFull Value

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address501 S SMITH ST SANTA MARIA CA 934585654, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458-5654

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Barbara County
MunicipalitySanta Maria City
Elementary School DistrictSanta Maria-Bonita Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictSanta Maria Joint Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$487,894 (+2%) Land $121,447 Building $366,447
2025$5,396.00 (+7.96%)$478,328 (+5.42%) Land $119,066 Building $359,262
2023$4,998.00 (+13.44%)$453,756 Land $114,444 Building $339,312
2022$4,406.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF SANTA MARIA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
serves 112,208 people · EPA ID CA4210011
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionFeb 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 442 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber
7,000 / 7,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Ranch Wifi, Surfnet Communications, Verizon.

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