Santa Barbara County property record for 838 Knapp Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5.5 ba · 8,373 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 1.85 acres (80,586 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $18,250,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $200,440 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage May 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 013-192-051 |
| Primary APN | 013-192-051 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 8,373 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Mediterranean |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 80,586 sqft |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 013192051 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 838 KNAPP DR |
| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93108-1941 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 2E1 |
| Legal Description | TR ARCADY ESTATES LOTS 10 & |
| Legal Subdivision | ARCADY ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
Source: Santa Barbara County records · APN 013-192-051
Assessment roll updated July 8, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1900 AVENUE OF THE STARS, 320, LOS ANGELES, CA 90067-4305 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| May 08, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage WHITNEY BANK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 21, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202239977 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 22, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000170619 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 838 KNAPP DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-1941 |
| Document Number | 0000039977 |
| Map Reference | MB 28 PG 66 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0039977 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 27, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1900 AVENUE OF THE STARS STE 320, 320, LOS ANGELES, CA 90067-4305 |
| Document Number | 0000039978 |
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| Date | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0039978 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.2% |
| Type Change Date | Oct 01, 2029 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.95% |
| Max Rate At Change | 10.9% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 10.9% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 838 KNAPP DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-1941 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000021626 |
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| Date | May 08, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0021626 |
| Name | WHITNEY BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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Source: Santa Barbara County records · Assessment roll updated July 8, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Secondary School District | Santa Barbara Unified School District (7-12) (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Cold Spring Elementary School District (KG - 06) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,997,710 (-15.75%) Land $5,306,040 Building $10,691,670 | |
| 2025 | $200,440.00 (+1.83%) | $18,987,300 (+4.04%) Land $8,323,200 Building $10,664,100 |
| 2024 | $196,835.00 (+1.86%) | |
| 2023 | $193,250.00 (+119.53%) | $18,250,000 Land $8,000,000 Building $10,250,000 |
| 2022 | $88,027.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of June 9, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 16 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 22 (1981–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 20 of 22 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2025 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 78% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
May also be available: Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 179 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | MONTECITO WATER DIST serves 12,010 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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