Santa Barbara County property record for 526 E Orange St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,244 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $510,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $7,560 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 125-113-008 |
| Primary APN | 125-113-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,244 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 526 E ORANGE ST |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA MARIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93454-5735 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BELVEDERE ADD LOTS 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | BELVEDERE |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13-14 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA MARIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1039 |
| Census Tract | 2101 |
526 E Orange St is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2022.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1863 OCEANAIRE DR, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93405-6826 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 17, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202241707 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 28, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000050832 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 526 E ORANGE ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-5735 |
| Document Number | 0000041707 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 20 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0041707 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1863 OCEANAIRE DR, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93405-6826 |
| Document Number | 0000041708 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0041708 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 526 E Orange St was $7,560.
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Municipality | Santa Maria City |
| Elementary School District | Santa Maria-Bonita Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Santa Maria Joint Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $682,709 (+2%) Land $222,853 Building $459,856 | |
| 2025 | $7,560.00 | $669,324 Land $218,484 Building $450,840 |
| 2023 | $5,632.00 (+55.02%) | $510,000 Land $210,000 Building $300,000 |
| 2022 | $3,633.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 526 E Orange St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 526 E Orange St 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 | CITY OF SANTA MARIA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT serves 112,208 people · EPA ID CA4210011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 632 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, Ranch Wifi, Surfnet Communications, Verizon.
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