Santa Barbara County property record for 616 E Chapel St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
| Property Type | Commercial Office |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $500,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $5,455 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale & Mortgage May 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 121-234-046 |
| Primary APN | 121-234-046 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
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| Street Address | 616 E CHAPEL ST |
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| City | SANTA MARIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93454-4522 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
| Legal Description | POR SEC 11 TWN 10 RNG 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARCEL MAP NO. 5048 |
| Legal Lot Number | C |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA MARIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 2206 |
616 E Chapel St, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2026.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 922 SUGAR BUSH DR, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-3236 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage VANTEX MORTGAGE FUND LLC |
| May 15, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage PACIFIC PREMIER BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 18, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 18, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 15, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20268487 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 26, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000056074 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 616 E CHAPEL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4522 |
| Document Number | 0000008487 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 15 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-0008487 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 922 SUGAR BUSH DR, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-3236 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000008488 |
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| Date | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-0008488 |
| Name | VANTEX MORTGAGE FUND LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | May 15, 2018 |
| Property Address | 616 E CHAPEL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4522 |
| Document Number | 0000019696 |
| Map Reference | MB7 PG15 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0019696 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 418 E CANON PERDIDO ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-1520 |
| Document Number | 0000019697 |
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| Date | May 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0019697 |
| Name | PACIFIC PREMIER BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Municipality | Santa Maria City |
| Elementary School District | Santa Maria-Bonita Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Santa Maria Joint Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $488,321 (+2%) Land $203,100 Building $285,221 | |
| 2025 | $5,455.00 (+4.8%) | $478,747 (+4.04%) Land $199,118 Building $279,629 |
| 2024 | $5,205.00 (+1.94%) | |
| 2023 | $5,106.00 (+1.59%) | $460,159 Land $191,387 Building $268,772 |
| 2022 | $5,026.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 616 E Chapel St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2017.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2017 · other causes |
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 616 E Chapel 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 MARIA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT serves 112,208 people · EPA ID CA4210011 |
|---|---|
| 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 632 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, Ranch Wifi, Surfnet Communications, Verizon.
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