Santa Barbara County property record for 707 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 705 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $164,000 (May 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $3,537 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Reverse Mortgage Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 037-072-008 |
| Primary APN | 037-072-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 705 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1906 |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Street Address | 707 CASTILLO ST |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93101-3309 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 20B AND 19B BLK 197 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANTA BARBARA |
| Legal Block | 197 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20B |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 1001 |
707 Castillo St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2016.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 707 CASTILLO ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-3309 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Personal Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP |
| Oct 12, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage COMMISSIONER/HSNG & URBAN DEV |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 6, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200028065 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 17, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000007540 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 707 CASTILLO ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-3309 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | SYNRGO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 707 CASTILLO ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-3309 |
| Document Number | 0000058122 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0058122 |
| Name | AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ORANGE, CA 92868 |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.92% |
| Type Change Date | Nov 1, 2021 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 707 CASTILLO ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-3309 |
| Document Number | 0000058123 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2020 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SYNRGO INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 707 CASTILLO ST SANTA BARBARA CA 931013309, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-3309 |
| Document Number | 0000058123 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 58123 |
| Name | COMMISSIONER/HSNG & URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 1056 Months |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.92% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 707 Castillo St was $3,537 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Municipality | Santa Barbara City |
| Unified School District | Santa Barbara Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $344,872 (+2%) Land $258,662 Building $86,210 | |
| 2025 | $3,537.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $338,111 Land $253,591 Building $84,520 |
| 2023 | $3,409.00 (+1.79%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $324,984 Land $243,745 Building $81,239 |
| 2022 | $3,349.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 707 Castillo St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 39 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 41 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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 707 Castillo 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 |
|---|
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 BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT serves 93,334 people · EPA ID CA4210010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) 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 521 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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