Santa Barbara County property record for 520 E Orange St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,123 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,761 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Transfer Feb 2023 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 125-113-007 |
| Primary APN | 125-113-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,123 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 520 E ORANGE ST |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA MARIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93454-5735 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BELVEDERE ADDITION LOTS 11 & |
| Legal Subdivision | BELVEDERE |
| Legal Lot Number | 43051 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA MARIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1039 |
| Census Tract | 2101 |
520 E Orange St is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2025.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 355 CAMERON AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455-1938 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 14, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 13, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 15, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 15, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20251408 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 15, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000055592 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 520 E ORANGE ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-5735 |
| Document Number | 0000037696 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 20 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0037696 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 4358 FRANKLIN RD, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455-4040 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 520 E ORANGE ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-5735 |
| Document Number | 0000004347 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 20 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023-0004347 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 9810 LOUISE WAY, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730-2862 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2019 |
| Property Address | 520 E ORANGE ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-5735 |
| Document Number | 0000009856 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 9856 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 25, 2019 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 4740 KENNETH AVE SANTA MARIA CA 934554468, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455-4468 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 520 E Orange St was $1,761.
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 | $561,000 (+265.78%) Land $255,000 Building $306,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,761.00 | $153,371 Land $71,492 Building $81,879 |
| 2023 | $869.00 (+1.64%) | $76,817 Land $31,284 Building $45,533 |
| 2022 | $855.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 520 E Orange 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 520 E Orange 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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