Santa Barbara County property record for 517 E Sunset Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93454
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,642 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,029 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Line of Credit Jun 2021 Mortgage + 5 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 121-043-011 |
| Primary APN | 121-043-011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,642 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 517 E SUNSET AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA MARIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93454-2947 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RANCHO ESTATES 2 LOT 28 BLK D |
| Legal Subdivision | RANCHO ESTATES NO. 2 |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA MARIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 2205 |
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 517 E SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-2947 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIGURE LENDING LLC |
| Jun 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Dec 20, 2019 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Mar 27, 2019 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jul 23, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
| Dec 1, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF WEST |
| Nov 7, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 2019 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Deed Document Number | 201959289 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 13, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000059289 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 517 E SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-2947 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 26, 2023 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 517 E SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-2947 |
| Document Number | 0000030908 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0030908 |
| Name | FIGURE LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28202 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 17, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 517 E SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-2947 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE 365, TITLE365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 517 E SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-2947 |
| Document Number | 0000044857 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0044857 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 20, 2019 |
| Property Address | 517 E SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-2947 |
| Document Number | 0000059289 |
| Map Reference | MB 52 PG 62-71 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0059289 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 517 E SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-2947 |
| Document Number | 0000059290 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0059290 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Property Address | 517 E SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-2947 |
| Document Number | 0000011719 |
| Map Reference | MB 52 PG 62-71 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0011719 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE OF CALIFORNIA |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 517 E SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-2947 |
| Document Number | 0000011720 |
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| Date | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0011720 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 23, 2018 |
| Property Address | 517 E SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-2947 |
| Document Number | 0000030809 |
| Map Reference | MB52 PG62-71 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0030809 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 4554 LAMPLIGHTER LN, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455-4216 |
| Document Number | 0000030810 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0030810 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 517 E SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-2947 |
| Document Number | 0000058217 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2015 MANHATTAN BEACH BLVD #100 REDONDO BEACH CA 902781230, 100, REDONDO BEACH, CA 90278-1230 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000058217 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 58217 |
| Name | BANK OF WEST |
|---|---|
| Address | SAN RAMON, CA 94583 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Property Address | 517 E SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-2947 |
| Document Number | 0000053666 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 53666 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Nov 29, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $342.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2015 MANHATTAN BEACH BLVD #100 REDONDO BEACH CA 902781230, 100, REDONDO BEACH, CA 90278-1230 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $455,012 (+2%) Land $102,402 Building $352,610 | |
| 2025 | $5,029.00 (+6.52%) | $446,092 (+4.04%) Land $100,395 Building $345,697 |
| 2023 | $4,721.00 (+1.51%) | $428,772 Land $96,498 Building $332,274 |
| 2022 | $4,651.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
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 | 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 676 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 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Ranch Wifi, Surfnet Communications, Verizon.
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