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522 E Taft St, Santa Maria, CA 93454 Property Records

Santa Barbara County property record for 522 E Taft St, Santa Maria, CA 93454

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,330 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size0.14 acres (6,098 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$325,000 (Sep 2020)
Tax Bill$4,656 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2020 Mortgage
Sep 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN128-008-074

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN128-008-074
Alternative APN
  • 12800874

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.75 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Building Area1,330 sqft Total Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1961
Lot Area6,098 sqft (0.14 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address522 E TAFT ST
CitySANTA MARIA
StateCA
Zip93454-1437
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal SubdivisionFOOTHILL ESTATES #3
Legal BlockC
Legal Lot Number15
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA MARIA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract2209

Owner

Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 8136, SANTA MARIA, CA 93456-8136
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 8, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI
AB S G & M M G L/TR (LT)
Sep 1, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 1, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 1, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 18, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202046573
Prior Transfer DateJul 1, 1994
Prior Transfer Doc0000063799
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Property Address522 E TAFT ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-1437
Document Number0000046574
Instrument DateAug 8, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 18, 2020
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 8136 SANTA MARIA CA 934568136, SANTA MARIA, CA 93456-8136

Mortgage

Document Number0000046574
DateSep 1, 2020
Instrument46574
Lender
NameAB S G & M M G L/TR (LT)
Address4425 HUMMEL DR, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455-3809
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded

September 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateSep 1, 2020
Property Address522 E TAFT ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-1437
Document Number0000046573
Instrument DateAug 8, 2020
Instrument46573
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 18, 2020
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$358.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 8136 SANTA MARIA CA 934568136, SANTA MARIA, CA 93456-8136

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Barbara County
MunicipalitySanta Maria City
Elementary School DistrictSanta Maria-Bonita Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictSanta Maria Joint Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$419,550 (+2%) Land $138,010 Building $281,540
2025$4,656.00 (+6.69%)$411,324 (+4.04%) Land $135,304 Building $276,020
2023$4,364.00 (+1.56%)$395,352 Land $130,050 Building $265,302
2022$4,297.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF SANTA MARIA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
serves 112,208 people · EPA ID CA4210011
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionFeb 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 437 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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, Surfnet Communications, Verizon.

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