51 E Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427 Property Records

Santa Barbara County property record for 51 E Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427

Property Summary

Property TypeHotel
Details38,656 sqft
Lot Size2.15 acres (93,654 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$40,563 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN137-180-060

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN137-180-060
Alternative APN
  • 13718060

Interior

Building Area38,656 sqft

Exterior

Lot Area93,654 sqft

Location & Zoning

Street Address51 E HIGHWAY 246
CityBUELLTON
StateCA
Zip93427-9723
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Hotel
Legal SubdivisionSAN CARLOS DE JONATA RHO
Legal Lot NumberB
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSOLVANG-SANTA YNEZ
Census Block Group3
Census Block3014
Census Tract1912

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 197, BUELLTON, CA 93427-0197
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateFeb 15, 2005
Transfer Doc0000052417
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Barbara County
MunicipalityBuellton City
Elementary School DistrictBuellton Union Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictSanta Ynez Valley Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$3,822,666 (+1.89%) Land $593,325 Building $3,229,341
2025$40,563.00 (+2.99%)$3,751,810 (+3.64%) Land $581,692 Building $3,170,118
2023$39,384.00 (+3.16%)$3,620,116 Land $559,105 Building $3,061,011
2022$38,178.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 11 policies
Nearby Flood Policies11 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.04% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
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 BUELLTON WATER DIVISION
serves 5,091 people · EPA ID CA4210018
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CENTRAL COAST WATER AUTHORITY
Last State InspectionJan 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
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 406 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Frontier, GeoLinks, KIZA Internet, T-Mobile.

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