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501 W Sunset Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93458 Property Records

Santa Barbara County property record for 501 W Sunset Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93458

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,488 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size0.14 acres (6,098 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill$5,770 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Transfer
Mar 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN119-052-022

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN119-052-022
Alternative APN
  • 11905222

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,488 sqft Total Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1956
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1956
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area6,098 sqft (0.14 acres)
Garage TypeAttached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address501 W SUNSET AVE
CitySANTA MARIA
StateCA
Zip93458-2157
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionTUNNELL RANCH 1 L 14 A LOT 13A BLK B
Legal SubdivisionTUNNEL RANCH NO. 1
Legal BlockB
Legal Lot Number14
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA MARIA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract2303

Owner

501 W Sunset Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in March 2021.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address921 COLEBROOK DR, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458-1252
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 24, 2021Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO
Mar 24, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
LOANDEPOT.COM LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateMar 10, 2021
Transfer Doc0000023219
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2021: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateMar 24, 2021
Property Address501 W SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458-2157
Document Number0000023219
Map ReferenceMB 15 PG 378&379
Instrument DateMar 10, 2021
Instrument2021-0023219
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2022
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address721 COLBROOK DR, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458

March 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateMar 24, 2021
Property Address501 W SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458-2157
Document Number0000023220
Map ReferenceMB 15 PG 378&379
Instrument DateMar 10, 2021
Instrument2021-0023220
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2022
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address921 COLEBROOK DR, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458-1252

Mortgage

Document Number0000023221
DateMar 24, 2021
Instrument2021-0023221
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term181 Months
DueApr 1, 2036

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 501 W Sunset Ave was $5,770.

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$515,429 (+2%) Land $311,999 Building $203,430
2025$5,770.00$505,324 Land $305,882 Building $199,442
2023$4,866.00 (+16.36%)$440,000 Land $200,000 Building $240,000
2022$4,182.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 501 W Sunset Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 501 W Sunset Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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 802 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
Ranch Wifi
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Surfnet Communications, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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