Santa Barbara County property record for 709 E Cook St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,198 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $485,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $5,731 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 125-081-020 |
| Primary APN | 125-081-020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,198 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 709 E COOK ST |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA MARIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93454-5752 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S M FARMS SUB 8 LOTS 12 LOT 127 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANTA MARIA FARMS NO. 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 127-1 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA MARIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 2101 |
709 E Cook St is owned by a company that bought it in June 2023.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 709 E COOK ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-5752 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202318790 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 22, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000018788 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Property Address | 709 E COOK ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-5752 |
| Document Number | 0000018790 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 148 |
| Instrument Date | May 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0018790 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 11, 2023 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 113 N BROADWAY, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4412 |
| Document Number | 0000018791 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0018791 |
| Name | LEADER ONE FINANCIAL CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 709 E Cook St was $5,731.
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 | $514,685 (+2%) Land $233,465 Building $281,220 | |
| 2025 | $5,731.00 | $504,594 Land $228,888 Building $275,706 |
| 2023 | $620.00 (+1.97%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $61,200 (+2%) Land $20,553 Building $40,647 |
| 2022 | $608.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $60,000 Land $20,150 Building $39,850 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 709 E Cook St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 709 E Cook 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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