Santa Barbara County property record for 540 Central Ave, Buellton, CA 93427
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,160 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $710 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Transfer Apr 2020 Loan Modification + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 099-282-016 |
| Primary APN | 099-282-016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,160 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Street Address | 540 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BUELLTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93427-9750 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | SAN CARLOS DE JONATA RHO 08 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOLVANG-SANTA YNEZ |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 1912 |
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 CENTRAL AVE, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9750 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 | Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer |
| Apr 3, 2020 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BK |
| Dec 6, 2019 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000019558 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Trustee |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 540 CENTRAL AVE, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9750 |
| Document Number | 0000019558 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202619558 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 540 CENTRAL AVE, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9750 |
| Document Number | 0000036145 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 CENTRAL AVE BUELLTON CA 934279750, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9750 |
| Document Number | 0000036145 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 36145 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50328 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 480 Months |
| Due | Jul 16, 2060 |
| Rate | 4.5% |
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| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 6, 2019 |
| Property Address | 540 CENTRAL AVE, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9750 |
| Document Number | 0000056266 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 56266 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 26, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 540 CENTRAL AVE BUELLTON CA 934279750, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9750 |
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 | $73,486 (+2%) Land $25,174 Building $48,312 | |
| 2025 | $710.00 (+4.26%) Homeowner's exemption | $72,046 (+4.04%) Land $24,681 Building $47,365 |
| 2023 | $681.00 (+1.79%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $69,251 Land $23,724 Building $45,527 |
| 2022 | $669.00 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 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 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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