Santa Barbara County property record for 730 Ward Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
| Property Type | Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
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| Details | 1,070 sqft |
| Lot Size | 49.8 acres (2,173,208 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,900,000 (Feb 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $45,331 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 071-190-004 |
| Primary APN | 071-190-004 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 1,070 sqft |
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| Lot Area | 2,173,208 sqft |
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| Street Address | 730 WARD DR |
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| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93111-2919 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
| Local Zoning Code | AGI10 |
| Legal Description | RO GOLETA MAP 14 LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | LA GOLETA RHO |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 3001 |
730 Ward Dr, an agricultural property, is held in a trust since February 2017.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
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| Mailing Address | 1133 N FAIRVIEW AVE, GOLETA, CA 93117-1822 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 3, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 3, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 13, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20175944 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 730 WARD DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111-2919 |
| Document Number | 0000005944 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5944 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,090.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 1133 N FAIRVIEW AVE GOLETA CA 931171822, GOLETA, CA 93117-1822 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 730 Ward Dr was $45,331.
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 | Goleta Union Elementary School District (KG - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,403,634 (+1.78%) Land $3,864,329 Building $539,305 | |
| 2025 | $45,331.00 | $4,326,733 Land $3,788,558 Building $538,175 |
| 2023 | $43,859.00 (+2.03%) | $4,166,458 Land $3,641,445 Building $525,013 |
| 2022 | $42,986.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 730 Ward Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 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.
Wildfire risk around 730 Ward Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | GOLETA WATER DISTRICT serves 85,535 people · EPA ID CA4210004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 205 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 2,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Advanced Wireless, T-Mobile.
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