520 E Alamar Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Property Records

Santa Barbara County property record for 520 E Alamar Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 2,540 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size	0.21 acres (9,148 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$1,200,000 (Jul 2015)
Tax Bill	$14,946 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2021 Mortgage Apr 2021 Line of Credit + 6 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`053-102-002`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`053-102-002`
Alternative APN	`05310202`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,540 sqft Total Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1950
Effective Year Built	Effective 1950
Architectural Style	Contemporary
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Gravel
Lot Area	9,148 sqft (0.21 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Central
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	520 E ALAMAR AVE
City	SANTA BARBARA
State	CA
Zip	93105-2944
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	E3
Legal Description	TR EL SOL SE ACQUESTA BK 9/92-93 BLK E LOT 4
Legal Subdivision	EL SOL SE ACUESTA
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	SANTA BARBARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SANTA BARBARA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1006
Census Tract	502

Owner

Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026

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Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	520 E ALAMAR AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-2944
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Borrower in Default

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 23, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CELEBRITY HOME LOANS LLC
Apr 23, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ALASKA USA FCU
Oct 15, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF THE WEST
Jul 1, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF THE WEST
Feb 28, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LOGIX FCU
Dec 5, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VENTURA COUNTY CU
Jan 28, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BMO BANK NA
Feb 13, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage THOMAS J KENNY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 30, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 30, 2015 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 15, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201540623
Prior Transfer Date	May 18, 1995
Prior Transfer Doc	0000028465
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA BARBARA CA
Property Address	520 E ALAMAR AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-2944
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	520 E ALAMAR AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-2944

Mortgage

Document Number	0000031826
Date	Apr 23, 2021
Instrument	2021-0031826

Lender

Name	CELEBRITY HOME LOANS LLC
Type	Non-Lending Institution
Address	VILLA PARK, IL 60181

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2051

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA BARBARA CA
Property Address	520 E ALAMAR AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-2944
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	520 E ALAMAR AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-2944

Mortgage

Document Number	0000031827
Date	Apr 23, 2021
Instrument	2021-0031827

Lender

Name	ALASKA USA FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	ANCHORAGE, AK 99519

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA BARBARA CA
Property Address	520 E ALAMAR AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-2944
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY NC, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	520 E ALAMAR AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-2944

Mortgage

Document Number	0000072487
Date	Oct 15, 2021
Instrument	2021-0072487

Lender

Name	BANK OF THE WEST
Type	Bank
Address	OMAHA, NE 68154

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

July 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA BARBARA CA
Property Address	520 E ALAMAR AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-2944
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY NC, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	520 E AKLMAR AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105

Mortgage

Document Number	0000030904
Date	Jul 1, 2022
Instrument	2022-0030904

Lender

Name	BANK OF THE WEST
Type	Bank
Address	OMAHA, NE 68154

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

February 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA BARBARA CA
Property Address	520 E ALAMAR AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-2944
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026
Title Company	WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	520 E ALAMAR AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-2944

Mortgage

Document Number	0000005461
Date	Feb 28, 2023
Instrument	2023-0005461

Lender

Name	LOGIX FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	VALENCIA, CA 91355

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Feb 25, 2038

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

December 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA BARBARA CA
Property Address	520 E ALAMAR AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-2944
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026
Title Company	ATLANTIS TITLE COMPANY, ATLAS TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	520 E ALAMAR AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-2944

Mortgage

Document Number	0000036144
Date	Dec 5, 2023
Instrument	2023-0036144

Lender

Name	VENTURA COUNTY CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	VENTURA, CA 93001

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	300 Months
Due	Dec 27, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

January 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA BARBARA CA
Property Address	520 E ALAMAR AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-2944
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	520 E ALAMAR AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-2944

Mortgage

Document Number	0000002451
Date	Jan 28, 2025
Instrument	2025-0002451

Lender

Name	BMO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60606

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 22, 2055

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA BARBARA CA
Property Address	520 E ALAMAR AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-2944
Document Number	0000009885
Instrument Date	Feb 13, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 17, 2020
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	520 E ALAMAR AVE SANTA BARBARA CA 931052944, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-2944

Mortgage

Document Number	0000009885
Date	Feb 27, 2020
Instrument	9885

Lender

Name	THOMAS J KENNY
Address	3718 STATE ST # 314, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-3385

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Santa Barbara County
Municipality	Santa Barbara City
Unified School District	Santa Barbara Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$1,448,958 (+2%) Land $724,479 Building $724,479
2025	$14,946.00 (+3.64%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed	$1,420,548 (+4.04%) Land $710,274 Building $710,274
2023	$14,421.00 (+1.76%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed	$1,365,390 Land $682,695 Building $682,695
2022	$14,172.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

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 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	3 (1980–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA	2 of 3
Most Recent Claim	Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 73% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.07% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 690 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier Fiber	7,000 / 7,000
Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	2,000 / 100
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30

May also be available: Astound Broadband, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.

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