Santa Barbara County property record for 502 E Taft St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,330 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $367,000 (Sep 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $4,729 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 128-008-069 |
| Primary APN | 128-008-069 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,330 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Street Address | 502 E TAFT ST |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA MARIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93454-1437 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLK C LOT 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOOTHILL ESTATES #3 |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA MARIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 2209 |
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 502 E TAFT ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-1437 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 13, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 13, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 29, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201744146 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 9, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000078787 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 502 E TAFT ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-1437 |
| Document Number | 0000044146 |
| Map Reference | MB55 PG9&10 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0044146 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 502 E TAFT ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-1437 |
| Document Number | 0000044147 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0044147 |
| Name | THE MORTGAGE HOUSE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2047 |
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 | $425,929 (+2%) Land $145,070 Building $280,859 | |
| 2025 | $4,729.00 (+6.73%) | $417,578 (+4.04%) Land $142,226 Building $275,352 |
| 2023 | $4,431.00 (+1.56%) | $401,364 Land $136,704 Building $264,660 |
| 2022 | $4,363.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 | Indirect within 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 437 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Surfnet Communications, Verizon.
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