Santa Barbara County property record for 5120 Cottage Dr, Carpinteria, CA 93013
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,464 sqft · built 2022 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,100,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $23,718 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Transfer Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 003-142-037 |
| Primary APN | 003-142-037 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,464 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2022 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2022 |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Street Address | 5120 COTTAGE DR |
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| City | CARPINTERIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93013-1480 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CARPINTERIA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 1601 |
5120 Cottage Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2022.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5120 COTTAGE DR, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013-1480 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 9, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage M & T BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 9, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 9, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202239398 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5120 COTTAGE DR, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013-1480 |
| Document Number | 0000029382 |
| Map Reference | MB 209 PG 34&35 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0029382 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 5120 COTTAGE DR, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013-1480 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5120 COTTAGE DR, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013-1480 |
| Document Number | 0000039398 |
| Map Reference | MB 209 PG 34&35 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0039398 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 5120 COTTAGE DR, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013-1480 |
| Document Number | 0000039400 |
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| Date | Sep 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0039400 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5120 Cottage Dr was $23,718 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Municipality | Carpinteria City |
| Unified School District | Carpinteria Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,228,536 (+2%) Land $1,061,208 Building $1,167,328 | |
| 2025 | $23,718.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $2,184,840 Land $1,040,400 Building $1,144,440 |
| 2023 | $22,832.00 (+327.41%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $2,100,000 Land $1,000,000 Building $1,100,000 |
| 2022 | $5,342.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5120 Cottage Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1980.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1980 · rainfall accumulation |
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 5120 Cottage Dr 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 | CARPINTERIA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT serves 16,356 people · EPA ID CA4210001 |
|---|---|
| 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 546 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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