Santa Barbara County property record for 524S Walnut Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,316 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,350,000 (Oct 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $7,601 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2026 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 065-141-001 |
| Primary APN | 065-141-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,316 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 524 WALNUT LN |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93111-2633 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 7R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 10040 |
| Legal Subdivision | TR 10040 |
| Legal Tract | 10040 |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 3004 |
524S Walnut Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2026.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 524 WALNUT LN, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111-2633 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Woman |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MONTECITO BANK AND TRUST |
| Dec 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 9, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 16, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202634636 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 1, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000018749 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 524 WALNUT LN, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111-2633 |
| Document Number | 0000034636 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202634636 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPAN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $149,985.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 524 WALNUT LN, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111-2633 |
| Document Number | 0000034637, |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202634637 |
| Name | MONTECITO BANK AND TRUST |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.88% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 524 WALNUT LN, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111-2633 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 524 WALNUT LN, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111-2633 |
| Document Number | 0000085377 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0085377 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 524S Walnut Ln was $7,601.
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 | $686,058 (+2%) Land $522,714 Building $163,344 | |
| 2025 | $7,601.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $672,607 Land $512,465 Building $160,142 |
| 2023 | $7,354.00 (+1.64%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $646,490 Land $492,566 Building $153,924 |
| 2022 | $7,235.00 |
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 524S Walnut Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1998 · 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.
The area around 524S Walnut Ln has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land 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 | 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 631 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, GeoLinks.
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