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688 Circle Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 Property Records

Santa Barbara County property record for 688 Circle Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,742 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size0.17 acres (7,405 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$755,000 (Aug 2010)
Tax Bill$10,195 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2020 Transfer
Dec 2019 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN013-122-001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN013-122-001
Alternative APN
  • 01312201

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1.75 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Building Area1,742 sqft Total Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1956
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1956
Lot Area7,405 sqft (0.17 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address688 CIRCLE DR
CitySANTA BARBARA
StateCA
Zip93108-1002
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal SubdivisionMONTECITO CIRCLE
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA BARBARA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2017
Census Tract700

Owner

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 RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address688 CIRCLE DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-1002
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Family Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 10, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Dec 13, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 10, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 10, 2010 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 14, 2002
Deed Document Number201042560
Last Transfer DateDec 2, 2020
Transfer Doc0000073888
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateDec 10, 2020
Property Address688 CIRCLE DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-1002
Document Number0000073888
Instrument DateDec 2, 2020
Instrument73888
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 22, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address688 CIRCLE DR SANTA BARBARA CA 931081002, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-1002
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

December 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Property Address688 CIRCLE DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-1002
Document Number0000001658
Instrument DateDec 13, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 28, 2020
Title CompanyINGEO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address688 CIRCLE DR SANTA BARBARA CA 931081002, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-1002

Mortgage

Document Number0000001658
DateJan 13, 2020
Instrument1658
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 12, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Barbara County
MunicipalitySanta Barbara City
Secondary School DistrictSanta Barbara Unified School District (7-12) (07 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictCold Spring Elementary School District (KG - 06)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$986,621 (+2%) Land $653,394 Building $333,227
2025$10,195.00 (+3.84%) Homeowner's exemption$967,277 (+4.04%) Land $640,583 Building $326,694
2023$9,818.00 (+1.72%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed$929,718 Land $615,709 Building $314,009
2022$9,652.00

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 20 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies20 in force
Nearby Flood Claims10 (1978–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA6 of 10
Most Recent ClaimJan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Jan 2023 · 2 claims
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mud Flows, Jan 1995 · 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 RiskModerate
above 67% of the US · above 42% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.2% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemMONTECITO WATER DIST
serves 12,010 people · EPA ID CA4210007
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 167 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Cox Communications
Cable		2,000 / 100
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: Frontier.

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