5246 James Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 Property Records

Santa Barbara County property record for 5246 James Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 2,720 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size	0.33 acres (14,375 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Tax Bill	$1,894 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2026 Transfer Mar 2026 Transfer + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`065-270-005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`065-270-005`
Alternative APN	`06527005`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Building Area	2,720 sqft Total Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1963
Effective Year Built	Effective 1963
Lot Area	14,375 sqft (0.33 acres)
Garage Type	Carport
Carport	Carport

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5246 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 3
Legal Subdivision	ANDERSON
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	SANTA BARBARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SANTA BARBARA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1011
Census Tract	3007

Owner

5246 James Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2019.

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

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	5246 JAMES RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111-2908
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 6, 2026	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Mar 6, 2026	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Feb 25, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Feb 25, 2019	Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Feb 15, 2019
Transfer Doc	0000007255
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SANTA BARBARA CA
Recording Date	Mar 6, 2026
Property Address	5246 JAMES RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111-2908
Document Number	0000007110
Map Reference	MB 45 PG 12
Instrument Date	Feb 11, 2026
Instrument	2026-0007110
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 20, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	5246 JAMES RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111-2908

March 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SANTA BARBARA CA
Recording Date	Mar 6, 2026
Property Address	5246 JAMES RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111-2908
Document Number	0000007111
Map Reference	MB 45 PG 12
Instrument Date	Feb 11, 2026
Instrument	2026-0007111
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 20, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5246 JAMES RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111-2908

February 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA BARBARA CA
Recording Date	Feb 25, 2019
Property Address	5246 JAMES RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111-2908
Document Number	0000007255
Instrument Date	Feb 15, 2019
Instrument	7255
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 5, 2019
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	5246 JAMES RD SANTA BARBARA CA 931112908, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111-2908

February 2019: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	SANTA BARBARA CA
Recording Date	Feb 25, 2019
Property Address	5246 JAMES RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111-2908
Document Number	0000007254
Instrument Date	Feb 15, 2019
Instrument	7254
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 5, 2019
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	5246 JAMES RD SANTA BARBARA CA 931112908, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111-2908

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5246 James Rd was $1,894.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$129,807 (+2%) Land $34,770 Building $95,037
2025	$1,894.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed	$127,263 Land $34,089 Building $93,174
2023	$1,843.00 (+1.43%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed	$122,323 Land $32,766 Building $89,557
2022	$1,817.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5246 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

Wildfire risk around 5246 James Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.4% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 80 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	2,000 / 100
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Frontier.

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