Santa Barbara County property record for 517 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $460,000 (Nov 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $10,095 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AH (high risk) |
| APN | 031-171-005 |
| Primary APN | 031-171-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Street Address | 517 E COTA ST |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93103-3101 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CM |
| Legal Description | SANTA BARBARA CITY OF BLK 205 POR OF |
| Legal Subdivision | SAID CITY |
| Legal Block | 205 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
517 E Cota St is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2000.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 3127, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93130-3127 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 12, 1999 |
| Deed Document Number | 199991193 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 28, 2000 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000053334 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 517 E COTA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-3101 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1024 N ONTARE RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-1936 |
| Document Number | 0000004270 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0004270 |
| Name | AMERICAN RIVIERA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 517 E Cota St was $10,095.
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Municipality | Santa Barbara City |
| Unified School District | Santa Barbara Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $971,967 (+2%) Land $705,465 Building $266,502 | |
| 2025 | $10,095.00 | $952,910 Land $691,633 Building $261,277 |
| 2023 | $9,741.00 (+1.74%) | $915,909 Land $664,777 Building $251,132 |
| 2022 | $9,574.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 517 E Cota St in Zone AH, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AH high risk · shallow ponding 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 38 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 38 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 31 (1995–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 31 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 517 E Cota 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 BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT serves 93,334 people · EPA ID CA4210010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) 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 233 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Cox Communications, Frontier, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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