Santa Barbara County property record for 709 E Orange St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,814 sqft · built 1934 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $340,000 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $4,660 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 125-082-019 |
| Primary APN | 125-082-019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,814 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1934 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1934 |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 709 E ORANGE ST |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA MARIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93454-5738 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S M FARMS SUB 8 LOTS 21 LOT 215 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANTA MARIA FARMS NO. 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 215-2 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA MARIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1042 |
| Census Tract | 2101 |
709 E Orange St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2024.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 709 E ORANGE ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-5738 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 23, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 23, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 4, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201936788 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000036168 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 709 E ORANGE ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-5738 |
| Document Number | 0000036788 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 148&149 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0036788 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 709 E ORANGE ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-5738 |
| Document Number | 0000036789 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0036789 |
| Name | NATIONAL BANK OF KANSAS CITY |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 709 E Orange St was $4,660.
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 | $418,271 (+1.56%) Land $133,859 Building $284,412 | |
| 2025 | $4,660.00 | $411,835 Land $131,235 Building $280,600 |
| 2023 | $3,949.00 (+1.57%) | $357,398 Land $126,140 Building $231,258 |
| 2022 | $3,888.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 709 E Orange 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 Orange 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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