Santa Barbara County property record for 542 E Clark Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93455
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,757 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 1.15 acres (50,094 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $157,000 (Nov 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $4,003 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 103-181-039 |
| Primary APN | 103-181-039 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,757 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Lot Area | 50,094 sqft |
| Street Address | 542 E CLARK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA MARIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93455-4873 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1E1 |
| Legal Description | PARCEL MAPS 40 PG 98 LOT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA MARIA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 2005 |
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 542 E CLARK AVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455-4873 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 26, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 26, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 10, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199670414 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 31, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000035676 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Elementary School District | Orcutt Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Santa Maria Joint Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $260,790 (+2%) Land $144,516 Building $116,274 | |
| 2025 | $4,003.00 (+3.76%) | $255,678 (+4.04%) Land $141,683 Building $113,995 |
| 2023 | $3,858.00 (+1.45%) | $245,751 Land $136,182 Building $109,569 |
| 2022 | $3,803.00 |
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2001 · rainfall accumulation |
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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY - ORCUTT private · serves 34,267 people · EPA ID CA4210016 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF SANTA MARIA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 383 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, Frontier, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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