Santa Barbara County property record for 714 Cook Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 744 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $202,500 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,557 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 043-243-014 |
| Primary APN | 043-243-014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 744 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Street Address | 714 COOK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93101-4108 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 24 BLK 68 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANTA BARBARA |
| Legal Block | 68 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 1101 |
714 Cook Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2021.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 714 COOK AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-4108 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 18, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 18, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 3, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201642125 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 3, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000023575 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 714 COOK AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-4108 |
| Document Number | 0000023575 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0023575 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | BESTON NATIONAL TITLE AGENCY LLC, BOSTON NATIONAL TTL AGCY LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Document Number | 0000023576 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0023576 |
| Name | CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 714 Cook Ave was $5,557.
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 | $533,223 (+2%) Land $394,985 Building $138,238 | |
| 2025 | $5,557.00 | $522,769 Land $387,241 Building $135,528 |
| 2023 | $5,362.00 (+1.75%) | $502,471 Land $372,205 Building $130,266 |
| 2022 | $5,270.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 714 Cook Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1980–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
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 714 Cook Ave 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 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 862 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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