Santa Barbara County property record for 709 Chelham Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,258 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.75 acres (32,670 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,030,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $24,446 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Line of Credit Jun 2019 Line of Credit + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 013-112-011 |
| Primary APN | 013-112-011 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,258 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 32,670 sqft (0.75 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 709 CHELHAM WAY |
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| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93108-1064 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 2E1 |
| Legal Description | MONT HOME EST 2 L 50 AND 51 |
| Legal Subdivision | MONTECITO HOME ESTATES NO. 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 50,51 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
709 Chelham Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2020.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 709 CHELHAM WAY, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-1064 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MUFG UNION BANK NA |
| Jun 4, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Jun 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ALLY BANK |
| Jul 16, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Jul 27, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer CALIBER HM LOANS |
| Mar 13, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PRIORITY FINANCIAL NETWORK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 27, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202035728 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 3, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000012082 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 709 CHELHAM WAY, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-1064 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000027073 |
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| Date | Jun 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0027073 |
| Name | MUFG UNION BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92121 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 709 CHELHAM WAY, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-1064 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000022615 |
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| Date | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0022615 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | May 20, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 709 CHELHAM WAY, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-1064 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000028390 |
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| Date | Jun 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0028390 |
| Name | ALLY BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28202 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 709 CHELHAM WAY, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-1064 |
| Document Number | 0000035728 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 209&210 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0035728 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| 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 | 709 CHELHAM WAY, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-1064 |
| Document Number | 0000035729 |
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| Date | Jul 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0035729 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 709 CHELHAM WAY, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-1064 |
| Document Number | 0000035750 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 35750 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 25, 2017 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, WFG NAT'L TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,084.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 709 CHELHAM WAY SANTA BARBARA CA 931081064, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-1064 |
| Document Number | 35751 |
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| Date | Jul 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 35751 |
| Name | CALIBER HM LOANS |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | 3701 REGENT BLVD # 180, IRVING, TX 75063-2312 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 26, 2047 |
| Document Number | 0000035751 |
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| Date | Jul 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 35751 |
| Name | CALIBER HM LOANS |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | 3701 REGENT BLVD # 180, IRVING, TX 75063-2312 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 26, 2047 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 709 CHELHAM WAY, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-1064 |
| Document Number | 0000012082 |
| Map Reference | MB15 PG209&210 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0012082 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 709 CHELHAM WAY, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-1064 |
| Document Number | 0000012083 |
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| Date | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0012083 |
| Name | PRIORITY FINANCIAL NETWORK |
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| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 709 Chelham Way was $24,446 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Secondary School District | Santa Barbara Unified School District (7-12) (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Cold Spring Elementary School District (KG - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,241,281 (+2%) Land $1,435,304 Building $805,977 | |
| 2025 | $24,446.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $2,197,335 Land $1,407,161 Building $790,174 |
| 2023 | $23,611.00 (+1.46%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $2,112,012 Land $1,352,520 Building $759,492 |
| 2022 | $23,271.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 709 Chelham Way 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 20 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 20 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 709 Chelham Way is moderate, ranking above 59% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 59% of the US · lower than 64% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | MONTECITO WATER DIST serves 12,010 people · EPA ID CA4210007 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 199 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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