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

Santa Barbara County property record for 557 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 Footage1,031 sqft Total Area
Lot Size458 sqft (0.011 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$654,000 (2016)
Tax Bill$8,133.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN031-580-012

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Building Area1,031 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2011
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2011
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment Style
Lot Area458 sqft (0.011 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address557 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 031-580-012

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address557 E MONTECITO ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-3216
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingCommunity Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 30, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
HOMEOWNERS FINANCIAL GROUP USA LLC
Sep 02, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
HOMEOWNERS FINANCIAL GROUP USA LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 21, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 21, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 28, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number201619114
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

September 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Property Address557 E MONTECITO ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-3216
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 17, 2022
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000043770
DateSep 30, 2019
Instrument2019-0043770
Lender
NameHOMEOWNERS FINANCIAL GROUP USA LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 01, 2049

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Property Address557 E MONTECITO ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-3216
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 17, 2022
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address557 E MONTECITO ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-3216

Mortgage

Document Number0000046842
DateSep 02, 2020
Instrument2020-0046842
Lender
NameHOMEOWNERS FINANCIAL GROUP USA LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 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$789,677 (+2%) Land $380,349 Building $409,328
2025$8,133.00 (+3.66%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed$774,194 (+4.04%) Land $372,892 Building $401,302
2023$7,846.00 (+1.78%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed$744,133 Land $358,413 Building $385,720
2022$7,709.00

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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