Santa Barbara County property record for 740 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
| Property Type | Mixed Use Store/Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 8,891 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $11,245,500 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $154,203 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Transfer Jul 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 037-092-001 |
| Primary APN | 037-092-001 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 8,891 sqft |
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| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
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| Street Address | 740 STATE ST |
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| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93101-3330 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Mixed Use Store/Office |
| Local Zoning Code | C2 |
| Legal Description | SANTA BARBARA CITY OF BLK 192 POR OF |
| Legal Subdivision | LA PLAZITA |
| Legal Block | 192 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
740 State St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2012.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 60521, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93160-0521 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Jul 20, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage PACIFIC PREMIER BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 14, 2001 |
| Deed Document Number | 201286951 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 17, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000028392 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 740 STATE ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-3330 |
| Document Number | 0000009541 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-0009541 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | PO BOX 60521, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93160-0521 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 740 STATE ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-5521 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1938 N JAMESON LN B, B, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-2919 |
| Document Number | 0000033039 |
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| Date | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0033039 |
| Name | PACIFIC PREMIER BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92614 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 740 State St was $154,203, up 1.6% from the year before.
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 | $14,136,362 (+2%) Land $4,396,195 Building $9,740,167 | |
| 2025 | $154,203.00 (+1.65%) | $13,859,180 Land $4,309,996 Building $9,549,184 |
| 2024 | $151,707.00 (+7.54%) | |
| 2023 | $141,074.00 (+1.74%) | $13,321,014 Land $4,142,635 Building $9,178,379 |
| 2022 | $138,657.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 740 State St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1995.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 86 units insured incl. 69 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1995–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2024 · Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 740 State St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 | 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 |
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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 450 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Cox Communications, Frontier, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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