Santa Barbara County property record for 734 E Tunnell St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,356 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $415,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $5,623 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 121-171-012 |
| Primary APN | 121-171-012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,356 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 734 E TUNNELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA MARIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93454-4152 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ARMSTRONG HOMES 1 LOT 11 BLK A |
| Legal Subdivision | ARMSTRONG HOMES NO. 1 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA MARIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 2206 |
734 E Tunnell St is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2020.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 523 E CYPRESS ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-5217 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 9, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202056383 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 14, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000099491 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 9, 2020 |
| Property Address | 734 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4152 |
| Document Number | 0000056383 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 56383 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $457.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 523 E CYPRESS ST SANTA MARIA CA 934545217, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-5217 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 734 E Tunnell St was $5,623.
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 | $507,984 (+2%) Land $143,530 Building $364,454 | |
| 2025 | $5,623.00 | $498,024 Land $140,716 Building $357,308 |
| 2023 | $5,274.00 (+8.65%) | $478,686 Land $135,252 Building $343,434 |
| 2022 | $4,854.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 734 E Tunnell St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 734 E Tunnell 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 |
|---|
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 773 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Surfnet Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Advanced Wireless, Astound Broadband, Ranch Wifi, Verizon.
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