Santa Barbara County property record for 5940 Matthews St, Goleta, CA 93117
| Property Type | Vehicle Sales & Rentals |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 801 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,225,000 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $10,045 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale Dec 2025 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 071-152-008 |
| Primary APN | 071-152-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 801 sqft |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
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| Street Address | 5940 MATTHEWS ST |
|---|---|
| City | GOLETA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93117-3906 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Vehicle Sales & Rentals |
| Legal Description | FAIRFIELD TR LOTS 15 / LOT 16 BLK B |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRFIELD |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 15-16 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 3001 |
5940 Matthews St, a commercial property, is held in a trust since April 2026.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2780 STATE ST, 11, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-5528 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPAN |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage SANTA BARBARA COMMERCIAL FUND LLC |
| Feb 21, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Dec 31, 2018 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Sep 12, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 24, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 24, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202613670 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 20, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006791 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5940 MATTHEWS ST, GOLETA, CA 93117-3906 |
| Document Number | 0000013670 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.13670 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 6, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPAN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $247,197.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Trust |
| Address | 2780 STATE ST, 11, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-5528 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Property Address | 5940 MATTHEWS ST, GOLETA, CA 93117-3906 |
| Document Number | 0000039275 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0039275 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Title Company | WFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 510 S FAIRVIEW AVE, GOLETA, CA 93117-3617 |
| Document Number | 0000039276 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0039276 |
| Name | SANTA BARBARA COMMERCIAL FUND LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 21, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5940 MATTHEWS ST, GOLETA, CA 93117-3906 |
| Document Number | 0000006791 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 6791 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 4, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 510 S FAIRVIEW AVE GOLETA CA 931173617, GOLETA, CA 93117-3617 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5940 MATTHEWS ST, GOLETA, CA 93117-3906 |
| Document Number | 0000055068 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 55068 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5940 MATTHEWS ST GOLETA CA 931173906, GOLETA, CA 93117-3906 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5940 MATTHEWS ST, GOLETA, CA 93117-3906 |
| Document Number | 0000039271 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2012 |
| Instrument | 39271 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $326.15 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 524 VIA SINUOSA SANTA BARBARA CA 931102227, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110-2227 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5940 Matthews St was $10,045, up 1.8% from the year before.
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 | $902,720 (+2%) Land $459,757 Building $442,963 | |
| 2025 | $10,045.00 (+1.77%) | $885,021 Land $450,743 Building $434,278 |
| 2024 | $9,870.00 (+1.61%) | |
| 2023 | $9,714.00 (+1.73%) | $850,656 Land $433,241 Building $417,415 |
| 2022 | $9,549.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 5940 Matthews St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 20 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 20 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1978–2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 16 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2009 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 5940 Matthews St is low, with less than 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 200 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, Cox Communications, Frontier, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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