Santa Barbara County property record for 524 Central Ave, Buellton, CA 93427
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 819 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $615,000 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $338 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 099-282-001 |
| Primary APN | 099-282-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 819 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Street Address | 524 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BUELLTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93427-9750 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FRESE SUB LOT 10R BLK 4 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10R |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOLVANG-SANTA YNEZ |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 1912 |
524 Central Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2025.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 524 CENTRAL AVE, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9750 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 3, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 3, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202516340 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 524 Central Ave was $338.
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 | $627,300 (+1,568.93%) Land $423,300 Building $204,000 | |
| 2025 | $338.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $37,587 Land $12,906 Building $24,681 |
| 2023 | $321.00 (+2.23%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $36,129 Land $12,405 Building $23,724 |
| 2022 | $314.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 524 Central Ave 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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 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.
Wildfire risk around 524 Central Ave is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
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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