601 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Property Records

Santa Barbara County property record for 601 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Lot Size0.12 acres (5,227 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$3,700,000 (Sep 2016)
Tax Bill$27,875 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2026 Mortgage
Mar 2022 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN037-131-010

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN037-131-010
Alternative APN
  • 03713110

Exterior

Lot Area5,227 sqft (0.12 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address601 STATE ST
CitySANTA BARBARA
StateCA
Zip93101-3301
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Local Zoning CodeCM
Legal DescriptionLOT 7 BLK 211
Legal SubdivisionA37 131
Legal Block211
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA BARBARA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3009
Census Tract900

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address201 WILSHIRE BLVD, 2, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401-1219
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 31, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
VENETIAN LENDING LLC
Mar 29, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Mar 29, 2022Assignment of Lease, Transfer
PROVIDENT TITLE
Dec 12, 2016Deed of Trust, Mortgage
ISRAEL DISCOUNT BK/NY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 2, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 2, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201645443
Prior Transfer DateJan 25, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc0000006420
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Property Address601 STATE ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-3301
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 10, 2026
Title CompanyWFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address201 WILSHIRE BLVD, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401-1212

Mortgage

Document Number0000010158
DateMar 31, 2026
Instrument2026-0010158
Lender
NameVENETIAN LENDING LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

March 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Property Address601 STATE ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-3301
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 6, 2022
Title CompanyPROVIDENT TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address120 EL CAMINO DR 212, 212, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212-2723

Mortgage

Document Number0000015487
DateMar 29, 2022
Instrument2022-0015487
Lender
NameFIRST REPUBLIC BANK
TypeBank
AddressSAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

March 2022: Assignment of Lease, Transfer

Document TypeAssignment of Lease
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateMar 29, 2022
Property Address601 STATE ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-3301
Document Number0000015488
Instrument DateMar 7, 2022
Instrument2022-0015488
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 6, 2022
Title CompanyPROVIDENT TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address111 PINE ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111-5602

December 2016: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Property Address601 STATE ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-3301
Document Number0000000293
Instrument DateDec 12, 2016
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 16, 2017
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address120 EL CAMINO DR #212 BEVERLY HILLS CA 902122723, 212, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212-2723

Mortgage

Document Number0000000293
DateJan 4, 2017
Instrument293
Lender
NameISRAEL DISCOUNT BK/NY
TypeBank
Address601 STATE ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-3301
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$2,411,000 (+2.03%) Land $1,051,000 Building $1,360,000
2025$27,875.00 (+2.45%)$2,363,000 (-14.2%) Land $1,030,000 Building $1,333,000
2024$27,208.00 (-6.92%)
2023$29,232.00 (+1.75%)$2,754,000 Land $1,020,000 Building $1,734,000
2022$28,730.00

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

Flood

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 17 individual policies
Nearby Flood Policies86 units insured
incl. 69 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims5 (1995–2024)
Most Recent ClaimFeb 2024 · Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Jan 2023 · 2 claims

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

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 450 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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