Santa Barbara County property record for 521 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $15,354 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 037-172-004 |
| Primary APN | 037-172-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
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| Street Address | 521 STATE ST |
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| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93101-1601 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | CM |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 BLK 230 |
| Legal Block | 230 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
521 State St, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in October 2003.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3944 STATE ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-3170 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 2003 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 2003 |
| Deed Document Number | 2003136711 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 1, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000107197 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 521 State St was $15,354.
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Municipality | Santa Barbara City |
| Unified School District | Santa Barbara Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,265,896 (+2%) Land $316,983 Building $948,913 | |
| 2025 | $15,354.00 | $1,241,075 Land $310,768 Building $930,307 |
| 2023 | $12,709.00 (+1.75%) | $1,192,884 Land $298,701 Building $894,183 |
| 2022 | $12,490.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 521 State St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 86 units insured incl. 69 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1995–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2024 · Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 521 State 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 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 |
| 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 450 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Cox Communications, Frontier, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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