Santa Barbara County property record for 526 E Taft St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Feb 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $4,376 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 128-008-075 |
| Primary APN | 128-008-075 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 526 E TAFT ST |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA MARIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93454-1437 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLK C LOT 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOOTHILL ESTATES #3 |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA MARIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 2209 |
526 E Taft St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2001.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 526 E TAFT ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-1437 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 9, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 9, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199411520 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 17, 2001 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000072878 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 526 E TAFT ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-1437 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATLANTIS TITLE COMPANY, ATLAS TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 526 E TAFT ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-1437 |
| Document Number | 0000084719 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0084719 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
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 | $401,938 (+2%) Land $112,267 Building $289,671 | |
| 2025 | $4,376.00 (+40.89%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $394,058 (+37.06%) Land $110,066 Building $283,992 |
| 2023 | $3,106.00 (+22.77%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $287,516 Land $104,832 Building $182,684 |
| 2022 | $2,530.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 526 E Taft St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 526 E Taft St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | Indirect 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 437 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, Surfnet Communications, Verizon.
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