Santa Barbara County property record for 531 Central Ave, Buellton, CA 93427
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,494 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $285,500 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $3,785 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Transfer Mar 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 099-280-001 |
| Primary APN | 099-280-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,494 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Street Address | 531 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BUELLTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93427-9746 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | SAN CARLOS DE JONATA RHO #8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOLVANG-SANTA YNEZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 1912 |
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 8, LOS OLIVOS, CA 93441-0008 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 24, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Jan 19, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST INTERNET BK/IN |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 25, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 25, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 4, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201363414 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 7, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000047969 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2022 |
| Property Address | 531 CENTRAL AVE, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9746 |
| Document Number | 0000047969 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 51-56 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0047969 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 8, LOS OLIVOS, CA 93441-0008 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 531 CENTRAL AVE, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9746 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | BESTON NATIONAL TITLE AGENCY LLC, BOSTON NATIONAL TTL AGCY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5100 FIGUEROA MOUNTAIN RD, LOS OLIVOS, CA 93441-4571 |
| Document Number | 0000023123 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0023123 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 531 CENTRAL AVE, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9746 |
| Document Number | 0000002901 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 5, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 5100 FIGUEROA MOUNTAIN RD LOS OLIVOS CA 93441, LOS OLIVOS, CA 93441 |
| Document Number | 0000002901 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2901 |
| Name | FIRST INTERNET BK/IN |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FISHERS, IN 46037 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 23, 2048 |
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Municipality | Buellton City |
| Elementary School District | Buellton Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $356,847 (+2%) Land $187,551 Building $169,296 | |
| 2025 | $3,785.00 (+3.44%) | $349,851 (+4.04%) Land $183,874 Building $165,977 |
| 2023 | $3,659.00 (+1.61%) | $336,268 Land $176,735 Building $159,533 |
| 2022 | $3,601.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 77% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 BUELLTON WATER DIVISION serves 5,091 people · EPA ID CA4210018 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CENTRAL COAST WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 406 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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