601 E Micheltorena St, Unit 55, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 Property Records

Santa Barbara County property record for 601 E Micheltorena St, Unit 55, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 2011
Lot Size0.013 acres (555 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$399,000 (Nov 2014)
Tax Bill$3,761 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2022 Transfer
Jul 2019 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN027-780-044

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN027-780-044

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Building Area1,200 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2011
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2011
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Lot Area555 sqft (0.013 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address601 E MICHELTORENA ST, 55
CitySANTA BARBARA
StateCA
Zip93103-1985
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR3
Legal SubdivisionBELLA RIVIERA CONDOS PH II
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA BARBARA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3000
Census Tract400

Owner

601 E Micheltorena St, Unit 55 is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2021.

Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address601 E MICHELTORENA ST, 55, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-1985
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 11, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY
Jul 2, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FINANCE OF AMERICA MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 7, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 7, 2014 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 20, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201451157
Last Transfer DateNov 16, 2021
Transfer Doc0000001551
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateJan 11, 2022
Property Address601 E MICHELTORENA ST UNIT 55, 55, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-1985
Document Number0000001551
Map ReferenceMB 204 PG 81-84
Instrument DateNov 16, 2021
Instrument2022-0001551
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 25, 2022
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address601 E MICHELTORENA ST UNIT 55, 55, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-1985

July 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateJul 2, 2019
Property Address601 E MICHELTORENA ST UNIT 55, 55, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-1985
Document Number0000027434
Instrument DateJun 18, 2019
Instrument27434
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 16, 2019
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address601 E MICHELTORENA ST #73 SANTA BARBARA CA 931031999, 73, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-1999

Mortgage

Document Number27436
DateJul 2, 2019
Instrument27436
Lender
NameFINANCE OF AMERICA MTG
AddressHORSHAM, PA 19044
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJul 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 601 E Micheltorena St, Unit 55 was $3,761 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Barbara County
MunicipalitySanta Barbara City
Unified School DistrictSanta Barbara Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$366,530 (+2%) Land $164,262 Building $202,268
2025$3,761.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed$359,344 Land $161,042 Building $198,302
2023$3,625.00 (+1.8%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed$345,392 Land $154,790 Building $190,602
2022$3,561.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 601 E Micheltorena St, Unit 55 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1978)
Most Recent ClaimJan 1978 · tidal / storm surge

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

Wildfire risk around 601 E Micheltorena St, Unit 55 is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 93,334 people · EPA ID CA4210010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2025
Lead3 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 824 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber
7,000 / 7,000
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: GeoLinks.

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