Santa Barbara County property record for 521 W Valerio St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $899,000 (Nov 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $13,581 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 043-223-002 |
| Primary APN | 043-223-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Street Address | 521 W VALERIO ST |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93101-4124 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 BLK 52 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANTA BARBARA |
| Legal Block | 52 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 1101 |
521 W Valerio St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2003.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 W VALERIO ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-4124 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 24, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 24, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003159945 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 11, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000092633 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 521 W Valerio St was $13,581 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.8% from the year before.
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 | $1,316,544 (+2%) Land $688,850 Building $627,694 | |
| 2025 | $13,581.00 (+1.75%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,290,731 Land $675,344 Building $615,387 |
| 2024 | $13,347.00 (+1.85%) | |
| 2023 | $13,104.00 (+1.76%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $1,240,612 Land $649,120 Building $591,492 |
| 2022 | $12,877.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 521 W Valerio St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 521 W Valerio 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 |
|---|
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 862 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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