Santa Barbara County property record for 5255 James Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,882 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,602 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $520,000 (Apr 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $25,624 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 065-270-009 |
| Primary APN | 065-270-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,882 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Lot Area | 19,602 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| Street Address | 5255 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 | TR ANDERSON BK 45/12 LOT 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | ANDERSON |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 3007 |
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 544 193RD ST, AMES, IA 50010-9224 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 2, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 2, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 9, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199620097 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 10, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000013978 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $2,435,472 (+2%) Land $1,353,040 Building $1,082,432 | |
| 2025 | $25,624.00 (+3.47%) | $2,387,718 (+4.04%) Land $1,326,510 Building $1,061,208 |
| 2023 | $24,764.00 (+145.85%) | $2,295,000 Land $1,275,000 Building $1,020,000 |
| 2022 | $10,073.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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.
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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