Santa Barbara County property record for 521 Central Ave, Buellton, CA 93427
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,598 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $309,000 (Jul 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $6,311 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Transfer Sep 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 099-280-002 |
| Primary APN | 099-280-002 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,598 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Street Address | 521 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BUELLTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93427-9746 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOLVANG-SANTA YNEZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 1912 |
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2121 ALA WAI BLVD, 1206, HONOLULU, HI 96815-2205 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 30, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Feb 3, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200940067 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 9, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000007541 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 521 CENTRAL AVE, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9746 |
| Document Number | 0000009665 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-0009665 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 2121 ALA WAI BLVD APT 1206, 1206, HONOLULU, HI 96815-2205 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 521 CENTRAL AVE, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9746 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 521 CENTRAL AVE, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9746 |
| Document Number | 0000053738 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0053738 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 521 CENTRAL AVE, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9746 |
| Document Number | 0000006682 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 3, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 26, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 521 CENTRAL AVE BUELLTON CA 934279746, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9746 |
| Document Number | 0000006682 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 6682 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 9, 2050 |
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Municipality | Buellton City |
| Elementary School District | Buellton Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $602,565 (+2%) Land $263,318 Building $339,247 | |
| 2025 | $6,311.00 (+1.69%) Homeowner's exemption | $590,751 (+4.04%) Land $258,155 Building $332,596 |
| 2024 | $6,206.00 (+1.75%) | |
| 2023 | $6,099.00 (+5.06%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $567,814 Land $248,132 Building $319,682 |
| 2022 | $5,805.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 77% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect 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 BUELLTON WATER DIVISION serves 5,091 people · EPA ID CA4210018 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CENTRAL COAST WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 406 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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