Santa Barbara County property record for 78 Placer Dr, Goleta, CA 93117
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,275 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $595,000 (Apr 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $8,828 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 077-103-013 |
| Primary APN | 077-103-013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,275 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 78 PLACER DR |
|---|---|
| City | GOLETA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93117-1316 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TR EL ENCANTO HEIGHTS UNIT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | EL ENCANTO HEIGHTS NO. 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 124 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 2909 |
78 Placer Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2012.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 PLACER DR, GOLETA, CA 93117-1316 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 18, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 18, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 2, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200822692 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 11, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000032173 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 78 PLACER DR, GOLETA, CA 93117-1316 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000040929 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0040929 |
| Name | BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | TUSTIN, CA 92780 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Placer Dr was $8,828.
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Municipality | Goleta City |
| 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 | $803,077 (+2%) Land $669,888 Building $133,189 | |
| 2025 | $8,828.00 | $787,331 Land $656,753 Building $130,578 |
| 2023 | $8,365.00 (+2.26%) | $756,759 Land $631,251 Building $125,508 |
| 2022 | $8,180.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 78 Placer Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 78 Placer Dr is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 79% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 492 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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