618 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 Property Records

Santa Barbara County property record for 618 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 928 sqft · built 1992
Lot Size0.021 acres (916 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$515,000 (Sep 2019)
Tax Bill$5,910 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2022 Mortgage
Sep 2019 Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone AH (high risk)
APN031-470-006

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN031-470-006
Alternative APN
  • 03147006

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Building Area928 sqft Total Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1992
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1992
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Lot Area916 sqft (0.021 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address618 E COTA ST
CitySANTA BARBARA
StateCA
Zip93103-3166
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning CodeCM
Legal SubdivisionSANTA BARBARA
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA BARBARA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1015
Census Tract801

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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address618 E COTA ST, 2A, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-3166
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingCommunity Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 23, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
LENDSURE MORTGAGE CORP
Sep 26, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATHAS CAP
Sep 26, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
ATHAS CAP
Mar 27, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
AMERICAN RIVIERA BK
Apr 4, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE, WFG NAT'L TITLE INS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 26, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 26, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 23, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201942654
Last Transfer DateJan 24, 2022
Transfer Doc0000009131
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateFeb 23, 2022
Property Address618 E COTA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-3166
Document Number0000009131
Map ReferenceMB 41 PG 1&2
Instrument DateJan 24, 2022
Instrument2022-0009131
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 25, 2022
Title CompanyFIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST 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
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address618 E COTA ST # 2A, 2A, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-3166

Mortgage

Document Number0000009132
DateFeb 23, 2022
Instrument2022-0009132
Lender
NameLENDSURE MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2052

September 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateSep 26, 2019
Property Address618 E COTA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-3166
Document Number0000042655
Instrument DateSep 24, 2019
Instrument42655
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 1, 2020
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address618 E COTA ST SANTA BARBARA CA 931033166, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-3166

Mortgage

Document Number42656
DateSep 26, 2019
Instrument42656
Lender
NameATHAS CAP
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressAGOURA HILLS, CA 91301
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term480 Months
DueSep 25, 2059

September 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateSep 26, 2019
Property Address618 E COTA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-3166
Document Number0000042654
Instrument DateJun 11, 2019
Instrument42654
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 1, 2020
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$567.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address618 E COTA ST SANTA BARBARA CA 931033166, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-3166

Mortgage

Document Number42656
DateSep 26, 2019
Instrument42656
Lender
NameATHAS CAP
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressAGOURA HILLS, CA 91301
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term480 Months
DueSep 25, 2059

March 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Property Address618 E COTA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-3166
Document Number0000013259
Instrument DateMar 27, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 20, 2018
Title CompanyWFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, WFG NAT'L TITLE CO

Transaction

Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address833 VIA GRANADA SANTA BARBARA CA 931031717, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-1717

Mortgage

Document Number0000013259
DateApr 4, 2018
Instrument13259
Lender
NameAMERICAN RIVIERA BK
TypeBank
AddressSANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

April 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateApr 4, 2018
Property Address618 E COTA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-3166
Document Number0000013258
Instrument DateMar 22, 2018
Instrument13258
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 12, 2018
Title CompanyWFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE, WFG NAT'L TITLE INS

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address833 VIA GRANADA SANTA BARBARA CA 931031717, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-1717

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$574,487 (+2%) Land $267,721 Building $306,766
2025$5,910.00 (+3.7%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed$563,223 (+4.04%) Land $262,472 Building $300,751
2023$5,699.00 (+1.77%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed$541,354 Land $252,281 Building $289,073
2022$5,600.00

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 AH
high risk · shallow ponding 1–3 ft
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 45 policies
Nearby Flood Policies45 in force
Nearby Flood Claims8 (1995–2023)
Most Recent ClaimDec 2023 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Jan 2023 · 3 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 233 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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