Santa Barbara County property record for 5956 Birch St, Apt 2, Carpinteria, CA 93013
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 840 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.009 acres (390 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $122,000 (Aug 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $2,945 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-323-010 |
| Primary APN | 001-323-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 840 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Lot Area | 390 sqft (0.009 acres) |
| Street Address | 5956 BIRCH ST, 2 |
|---|---|
| City | CARPINTERIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93013-2711 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Description | TR 25014 UNIT 2 OF LOT 66 |
| Legal Subdivision | CASITAS VILLAGE |
| Legal Tract | 25014 |
| Legal Lot Number | 66 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CARPINTERIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 1704 |
5956 Birch St, Apt 2 is held in a trust since June 2023.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 694 SAN RICARDO DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111-2523 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199860689 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 2, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000015951 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5956 BIRCH ST APT 2, 2, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013-2711 |
| Document Number | 0000015951 |
| Map Reference | MB 78 PG 3-14 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0015951 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 694 RICARDO AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109-1626 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5956 Birch St, Apt 2 was $2,945.
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Municipality | Carpinteria City |
| Unified School District | Carpinteria Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $195,059 (+2%) Land $79,941 Building $115,118 | |
| 2025 | $2,945.00 | $191,235 Land $78,374 Building $112,861 |
| 2023 | $2,825.00 (+2.17%) | $183,812 Land $75,332 Building $108,480 |
| 2022 | $2,765.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5956 Birch St, Apt 2 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 5956 Birch St, Apt 2 is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | CARPINTERIA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT serves 16,356 people · EPA ID CA4210001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 116 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 |
May also be available: Frontier, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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