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551 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 Property Records

Santa Barbara County property record for 551 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 2011
Square Footage1,100 sqft Total Area
Lot Size495 sqft (0.011 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$635,000 (2016)
Tax Bill$7,896.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN031-580-009

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Building Area1,100 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2011
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2011
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment Style
Lot Area495 sqft (0.011 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address551 E MONTECITO ST
CitySANTA BARBARA
StateCA
Zip93103-3216
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Legal SubdivisionEAST BEACH COLLECTION
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Minor Civil DivisionSANTA BARBARA
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3000
Census Tract900

Owner

Source: Santa Barbara County records · APN 031-580-009

Assessment roll updated July 8, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address551 E MONTECITO ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-3216
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJun 02, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 02, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 28, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number201627290
Last Transfer DateNov 12, 2020
Transfer Doc0000067396
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

November 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateNov 19, 2020
Property Address551 E MONTECITO ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-3216
Document Number0000067396
Map ReferenceMB 204 PG 87-89
Instrument DateNov 12, 2020
Instrument2020-0067396
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 17, 2022
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address551 E MONTECITO ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-3216

Mortgage

Document Number0000067397
DateNov 19, 2020
Instrument2020-0067397
Lender
NameMOVEMENT MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 01, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Barbara County records · Assessment roll updated July 8, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Barbara County
MunicipalitySanta Barbara City
Unified School DistrictSanta Barbara Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$766,737 (+2%) Land $362,238 Building $404,499
2025$7,896.00 (+3.66%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed$751,704 (+4.04%) Land $355,136 Building $396,568
2023$7,617.00 (+1.78%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed$722,517 Land $341,347 Building $381,170
2022$7,484.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Santa Barbara County (06083C), updated June 9, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AH
shallow ponding 1–3 ft
Flood HazardHigh
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
Special Flood Hazard AreaYes
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired (federally backed mortgages)
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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