Santa Barbara County property record for 5245 James Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,004 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,553 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $750,000 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $10,228 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 065-270-010 |
| Primary APN | 065-270-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,004 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,553 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5245 JAMES RD |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93111-2908 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 20R1 |
| Legal Description | ANDERSON TR LOT 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | ANDERSON |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 3007 |
5245 James Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2015.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5245 JAMES RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111-2908 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201244544 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 17, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000051030 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 5245 JAMES RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111-2908 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5245 JAMES RD, GOLETA, CA 93111-2908 |
| Document Number | 0000012320 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0012320 |
| Name | CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | HOUSTON, TX 77027 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5245 James Rd was $10,228 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Secondary School District | Santa Barbara Unified School District (7-12) (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Goleta Union Elementary School District (KG - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $942,031 (+2%) Land $565,220 Building $376,811 | |
| 2025 | $10,228.00 Homeowner's exemption | $923,561 Land $554,138 Building $369,423 |
| 2023 | $9,891.00 (+1.67%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $887,700 Land $532,621 Building $355,079 |
| 2022 | $9,729.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5245 James Rd 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1980–2001) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2001 · rainfall accumulation |
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 5245 James Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 80% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | GOLETA WATER DISTRICT serves 85,535 people · EPA ID CA4210004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 94 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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