Santa Barbara County property record for 524 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
| Property Type | Hotel |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $5,700,000 (Feb 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $141,457 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Construction Loan Sep 2020 Mortgage + 5 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 037-173-056 |
| Primary APN | 037-173-056 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
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| Old Parcel Number | 037173039 |
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| Street Address | 524 STATE ST |
| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93101-1602 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Hotel |
| Legal Description | BLK 229 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANTA BARBARA |
| Legal Block | 229 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3026 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of August 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 112 E DE LA GUERRA ST, 8, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-7238 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 28, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK OF LONG BEACH |
| Sep 4, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FARMERS AND MERCHANTS TRUST COMPANY OF L |
| Jan 27, 2021 | Loan Modification, Mortgage FARMERS & MERCHANTS BK/LNG BCH |
| Feb 9, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Sep 15, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Feb 14, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Feb 24, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage CHURCH/SCIENTOLOGY RELIGIOUS T |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 14, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 21, 1998 |
| Deed Document Number | 20207732 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000009987 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 524 STATE ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-1602 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMER TTL CO RES DIV |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 21 E CARRILLO ST 270, 270, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-7219 |
| Document Number | 0000041307 |
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| Date | May 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0041307 |
| Name | FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK OF LONG BEACH |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 524 STATE ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-1602 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMER TTL CO RES DIV |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 21 E CARRILLO ST 270, 270, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-7219 |
| Document Number | 0000047803 |
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| Date | Sep 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0047803 |
| Name | FARMERS AND MERCHANTS TRUST COMPANY OF L |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | LONG BEACH, CA 90801 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 524 STATE ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-1602 |
| Document Number | 0000007221 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY RESID', FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO RESID' |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Partnership |
| Address | 112 E DE LA GUERRA ST #8 SANTA BARBARA CA 931017238, 8, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-7238 |
| Document Number | 0000007221 |
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| Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7221 |
| Name | FARMERS & MERCHANTS BK/LNG BCH |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | 33 E CARRILLO ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-2706 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 524 STATE ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-1602 |
| Document Number | 0000009987 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0009987 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 21 E CARRILLO ST STE 270, 270, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-7219 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Property Address | 524 STATE ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-1602 |
| Document Number | 0000049886 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 49886 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 524 STATE ST SANTA BARBARA CA 931011602, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-1602 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 524 STATE ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-1602 |
| Document Number | 0000007732 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7732 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $6,270.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Limited Partnership |
| Address | 112 E DE LA GUERRA ST #8 SANTA BARBARA CA 931017238, 8, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-7238 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 524 STATE ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-1602 |
| Document Number | 0000009849 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 524 STATE ST SANTA BARBARA CA 931011602, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-1602 |
| Document Number | 0000009849 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 9849 |
| Name | CHURCH/SCIENTOLOGY RELIGIOUS T |
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| Address | 1710 IVAR AVE # 1105, LOS ANGELES, CA 90028-5575 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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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 | $13,114,961 (+1.92%) Land $1,673,277 Building $11,441,684 | |
| 2025 | $141,457.00 (+10.77%) | $12,868,394 (+6.67%) Land $1,640,468 Building $11,227,926 |
| 2023 | $127,705.00 (+239.01%) | $12,063,202 Land $1,545,303 Building $10,517,899 |
| 2022 | $37,670.00 |
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 |
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| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
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 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 |
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