Santa Barbara County property record for 513 E Tunnell St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,423 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Oct 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $4,350 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 121-163-011 |
| Primary APN | 121-163-011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,423 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 513 E TUNNELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA MARIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93454-4147 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PETROLIA SUB LOT 11 BLK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | PETROLIA |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA MARIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 2206 |
513 E Tunnell St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2002.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 168, SANTA MARIA, CA 93456-0168 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 11, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 11, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2002102066 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 18, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000091982 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 513 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4147 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 513 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4147 |
| Document Number | 0000006714 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0006714 |
| Name | COASTHILLS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SANTA MARIA, CA 93454 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2043 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 513 E Tunnell St was $4,350 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 | 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 | $398,289 (+2%) Land $147,716 Building $250,573 | |
| 2025 | $4,350.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $390,480 Land $144,820 Building $245,660 |
| 2023 | $4,071.00 (+1.6%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $375,320 Land $139,198 Building $236,122 |
| 2022 | $4,007.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 513 E Tunnell 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.
The area around 513 E Tunnell St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land 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 574 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 |
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