Santa Barbara County property record for 522 E Sunset Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93454
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,606 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $255,000 (Mar 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $3,739 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 121-063-003 |
| Primary APN | 121-063-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,606 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 522 E SUNSET AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA MARIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93454-2948 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RANCHO ESTATES 2 LOT 14 BLK H |
| Legal Subdivision | RANCHO ESTATES NO. 2 |
| Legal Block | H |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA MARIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 2205 |
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 522 E SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-2948 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201012971 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 2, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000052406 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 522 E SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-2948 |
| Document Number | 0000052406 |
| Map Reference | MB 52 PG 62-71 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0052406 |
| 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 | Family Trust |
| Address | 522 E SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-2948 |
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 | $335,724 (+2%) Land $131,654 Building $204,070 | |
| 2025 | $3,739.00 (+6.8%) | $329,142 (+4.04%) Land $129,073 Building $200,069 |
| 2023 | $3,501.00 (+1.57%) | $316,363 Land $124,062 Building $192,301 |
| 2022 | $3,447.00 |
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 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 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 676 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 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Ranch Wifi, Surfnet Communications, Verizon.
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