Santa Barbara County property record for 509 E Creston St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,649 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $212,000 (Apr 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $917 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 128-010-079 |
| Primary APN | 128-010-079 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,649 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Street Address | 509 E CRESTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA MARIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93454-1935 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | FOOTHILL ESTATES #1 |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA MARIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 2209 |
509 E Creston St is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2014.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1779 PENNSYLVANIA ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-7629 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 13, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201414399 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 30, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000026659 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 509 E Creston St was $917.
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 | $81,188 (+2%) Land $15,049 Building $66,139 | |
| 2025 | $917.00 | $79,597 Land $14,754 Building $64,843 |
| 2023 | $862.00 (+1.53%) | $76,508 Land $14,182 Building $62,326 |
| 2022 | $849.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 509 E Creston St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 509 E Creston St is low, with 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 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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