Santa Barbara County property record for 517 E Cypress St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,404 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $800 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 125-034-011 |
| Primary APN | 125-034-011 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,404 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 517 E CYPRESS ST |
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| City | SANTA MARIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93454-5217 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COOKS ADD 2 LOTS 23 24 LOT 25 BLK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | COOKS ADDITION NO. 2 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23-25 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA MARIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 2101 |
517 E Cypress St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 517 E CYPRESS ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-5217 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | May 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 517 E CYPRESS ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-5217 |
| Document Number | 0000015732 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202615732 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 517 E Cypress St was $800, up 4.8% from the year before.
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 | $256,959 (+275.56%) Land $119,911 Building $137,048 | |
| 2025 | $800.00 (+4.85%) | $68,420 Land $32,209 Building $36,211 |
| 2024 | $763.00 (+2.01%) | |
| 2023 | $748.00 (+1.63%) | $65,764 Land $30,959 Building $34,805 |
| 2022 | $736.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 517 E Cypress St in Zone X, an area of moderate 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
The area around 517 E Cypress 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 |
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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 632 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, Ranch Wifi, Surfnet Communications, Verizon.
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