601 E Micheltorena St, Unit 8, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 Property Records

Santa Barbara County property record for 601 E Micheltorena St, Unit 8, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 2011
Lot Size0.013 acres (555 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$258,000 (Jul 2020)
Tax Bill$2,988 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Mortgage
Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN027-780-008

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN027-780-008

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
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, 8
CitySANTA BARBARA
StateCA
Zip93103-2299
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 8 is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2020.

Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of October 12, 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, 8, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-2299
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 16, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Jul 8, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
SANTA BARBARA COTTAGE HOSPITAL FOUNDATIO
Feb 15, 2017Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
RPM MORTGAGE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 8, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 8, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 26, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202034108
Prior Transfer DateJan 13, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc0000007862
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Property Address601 E MICHELTORENA ST UNIT 8, 8, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-2299
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 25, 2022
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address601 E MICHELTORENA ST 8, 8, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-2299

Mortgage

Document Number0000051998
DateJul 16, 2021
Instrument2021-0051998
Lender
NameFINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCONSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term181 Months
DueAug 1, 2036

July 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateJul 8, 2020
Property Address601 E MICHELTORENA ST UNIT 8, 8, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-2299
Document Number0000034108
Map ReferenceMB 204 PG 81-84
Instrument DateJun 26, 2020
Instrument2020-0034108
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 25, 2022
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address601 E MICHELTORENA ST UNIT 8, 8, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-2299

Mortgage

Document Number0000034112
DateJul 8, 2020
Instrument2020-0034112
Lender
NameSANTA BARBARA COTTAGE HOSPITAL FOUNDATIO
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressSANTA BARBARA, CA 93102
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

February 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateFeb 15, 2017
Property Address601 E MICHELTORENA ST UNIT 8, 8, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-2299
Document Number0000007862
Map ReferenceMB204 PG81-84
Instrument DateJan 13, 2017
Instrument2017-0007862
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 25, 2022
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN 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
Address601 E MICHELTORENA ST UNIT 8, 8, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-2299

Mortgage

Document Number0000007864
DateFeb 15, 2017
Instrument2017-0007864
Lender
NameRPM MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term181 Months
DueMar 1, 2032

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 601 E Micheltorena St, Unit 8 was $2,988.

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$284,628 (+2%) Land $82,804 Building $201,824
2025$2,988.00$279,048 Land $81,181 Building $197,867
2023$2,883.00 (+1.76%)$268,215 Land $78,030 Building $190,185
2022$2,833.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 601 E Micheltorena St, Unit 8 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

The area around 601 E Micheltorena St, Unit 8 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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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