Santa Barbara County property record for 509 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
| Property Type | Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 520 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,298 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AH (high risk) |
| APN | 031-171-006 |
| Primary APN | 031-171-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 520 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Street Address | 509 E COTA ST |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93103-3101 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Restaurant |
| Local Zoning Code | CM |
| Legal Description | SANTA BARBARA CITY OF BLK 205 POR OF |
| Legal Subdivision | SANTA BARBARA |
| Legal Block | 205 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5093 WALNUT PARK DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111-1852 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 25, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000049939 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Municipality | Santa Barbara City |
| Unified School District | Santa Barbara Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $213,749 (+2%) Land $71,237 Building $142,512 | |
| 2025 | $2,298.00 (+3.75%) | $209,559 (+4.04%) Land $69,841 Building $139,718 |
| 2023 | $2,215.00 (+1.79%) | $201,424 Land $67,130 Building $134,294 |
| 2022 | $2,176.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AH high risk · shallow ponding 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 38 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 38 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 31 (1995–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 31 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT serves 93,334 people · EPA ID CA4210010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) 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 233 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Cox Communications, Frontier, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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