Santa Barbara County property record for 551 Dawn Dr, Buellton, CA 93427
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,156 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,731 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Mortgage Jul 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 099-470-044 |
| Primary APN | 099-470-044 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,156 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 551 DAWN DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUELLTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93427-9744 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TR 11464 |
| Legal Subdivision | TR 11464 |
| Legal Tract | 11464 |
| Legal Lot Number | 78 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOLVANG-SANTA YNEZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 1912 |
551 Dawn Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2012.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 551 DAWN DR, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9744 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 28, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201252516 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 14, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000092479 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 551 DAWN DR, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9744 |
| Document Number | 0000023604 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202623604 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner, 167 |
| Address | 551 DAWN DR, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9744 |
| Document Number | 0000023604, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202623604 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.52% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 551 DAWN DR, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9744 |
| Document Number | 0000022728 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202622728 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 551 DAWN DR, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9744 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 551 Dawn Dr was $3,731.
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 | $351,681 (+2%) Land $163,280 Building $188,401 | |
| 2025 | $3,731.00 | $344,786 Land $160,079 Building $184,707 |
| 2023 | $3,606.00 (+1.61%) | $331,400 Land $153,864 Building $177,536 |
| 2022 | $3,549.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 551 Dawn Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 551 Dawn Dr is moderate, ranking above 61% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 61% of the US · lower than 63% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 | 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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