Santa Barbara County property record for 5524 Somerset Dr, Goleta, CA 93111
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 1,925 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,535,000 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $17,716 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 069-152-004 |
| Primary APN | 069-152-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,925 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Pool Type | Heated Pool |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5524 SOMERSET DR |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93111-1640 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 10124 UNIT 1 LOT 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | CRESTVIEW |
| Legal Tract | 10124 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 2914 |
5524 Somerset Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2022.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5524 SOMERSET DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111-1640 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
| Dec 27, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 3, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 3, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20226130 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000087169 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 3, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5524 SOMERSET DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111-1640 |
| Document Number | 0000006130 |
| Map Reference | MB 54 PG 19-21 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0006130 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5429 AGANA DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111-1603 |
| Document Number | 0000006131 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0006131 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5524 SOMERSET DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111-1640 |
| Document Number | 0000087169 |
| Map Reference | MB 54 PG 19-21 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0087169 |
| 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 | Family Trust |
| Address | 5524 SOMERSET DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111-1640 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5524 Somerset Dr was $17,716 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Municipality | Goleta City |
| Secondary School District | Santa Barbara Unified School District (7-12) (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Goleta Union Elementary School District (KG - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,671,935 (+2%) Land $865,945 Building $805,990 | |
| 2025 | $17,716.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $1,639,153 Land $848,966 Building $790,187 |
| 2023 | $16,771.00 (+524.85%) | $1,535,000 Land $800,000 Building $735,000 |
| 2022 | $2,684.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5524 Somerset Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2022–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2025 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 5524 Somerset Dr is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | GOLETA WATER DISTRICT serves 85,535 people · EPA ID CA4210004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 180 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Frontier, GeoLinks.
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