Santa Barbara County property record for 5256 James Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,735 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,913,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $17,990 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 065-270-006 |
| Primary APN | 065-270-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,735 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 5256 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 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | ANDERSON |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| 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 August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5256 JAMES RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111-2908 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Couple |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 21, 2007 |
| Deed Document Number | 202626469 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 3, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000093276 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5256 JAMES RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111-2908 |
| Document Number | 0000026469 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202626469 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $212,534.30 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5256 JAMES RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111-2908 |
| Document Number | 0000026470, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202626470 |
| Name | CHANGE LENDING LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.47% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $1,691,466 (+2%) Land $1,031,630 Building $659,836 | |
| 2025 | $17,990.00 (+3.44%) | $1,658,301 (+4.04%) Land $1,011,402 Building $646,899 |
| 2023 | $17,391.00 (+1.7%) | $1,593,909 Land $972,129 Building $621,780 |
| 2022 | $17,101.00 |
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 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.
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 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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