Santa Barbara County property record for 509 E Sunset Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93454
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,378 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $878 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 121-043-012 |
| Primary APN | 121-043-012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,378 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 509 E SUNSET AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA MARIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93454-2947 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RANCHO ESTATES 2 LOT 27 BLK D |
| Legal Subdivision | RANCHO ESTATES NO. 2 |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA MARIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 2205 |
509 E Sunset Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2017.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 509 E SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-2947 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 1, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000012726 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 509 E SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-2947 |
| Document Number | 0000012726 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 12726 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 509 E SUNSET AVE SANTA MARIA CA 934542947, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-2947 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 509 E Sunset Ave was $878.
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 | $77,463 (+2%) Land $18,877 Building $58,586 | |
| 2025 | $878.00 | $75,945 Land $18,507 Building $57,438 |
| 2023 | $824.00 (+1.6%) | $72,998 Land $17,790 Building $55,208 |
| 2022 | $811.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 509 E Sunset Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 509 E Sunset Ave 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 | None beyond 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 676 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 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Ranch Wifi, Surfnet Communications, Verizon.
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