Santa Barbara County property record for 526 E Sunset Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93454
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,510 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $204,000 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,865 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Transfer Feb 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 121-063-004 |
| Primary APN | 121-063-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,510 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 526 E SUNSET AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA MARIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93454-2948 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RANCHO ESTATES 2 LOT 15 BLK H |
| Legal Subdivision | RANCHO ESTATES NO. 2 |
| Legal Block | H |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA MARIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 2205 |
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 525 CENTRAL AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-5710 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 11, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 27, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201252794 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 9, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000050643 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 526 E SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-2948 |
| Document Number | 0000010970 |
| Map Reference | MB 52 PG 62-71 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0010970 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 525 CENTRAL AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-5710 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 526 E SUNSET AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-2948 |
| Document Number | 0000010971 |
| Map Reference | MB 52 PG 62-71 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0010971 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 525 CENTRAL AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-5710 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $256,220 (+2%) Land $113,037 Building $143,183 | |
| 2025 | $2,865.00 (+4.83%) | $251,197 (+4.04%) Land $110,821 Building $140,376 |
| 2024 | $2,733.00 (+1.98%) | |
| 2023 | $2,680.00 (+1.59%) | $241,445 Land $106,519 Building $134,926 |
| 2022 | $2,638.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 676 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 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Ranch Wifi, Surfnet Communications, Verizon.
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