Santa Barbara County property record for 601 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
| Property Type | Vehicle Sales & Rentals |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,650,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $20,273 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 037-123-018 |
| Primary APN | 037-123-018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
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| Street Address | 601 CHAPALA ST |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93101-3311 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Vehicle Sales & Rentals |
| Local Zoning Code | C2 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 8 AND 9 BLK 212 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANTA BARBARA |
| Legal Block | 212 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 1001 |
601 Chapala St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in December 2016.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3019 WILSHIRE BLVD, SANTA MONICA, CA 90403-2301 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201669162 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 601 Chapala St was $20,273, up 1.7% from the year before.
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Municipality | Santa Barbara City |
| Unified School District | Santa Barbara Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,953,258 (+2%) Land $1,556,690 Building $396,568 | |
| 2025 | $20,273.00 (+1.74%) | $1,914,960 Land $1,526,167 Building $388,793 |
| 2024 | $19,926.00 (+1.85%) | |
| 2023 | $19,564.00 (+1.75%) | $1,840,602 Land $1,466,905 Building $373,697 |
| 2022 | $19,228.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 601 Chapala St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 75 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 148 units insured incl. 73 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 28 (1995–2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2025 · 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.
The area around 601 Chapala St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | CITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT serves 93,334 people · EPA ID CA4210010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) 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 450 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Cox Communications, Frontier, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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