Santa Barbara County property record for 844 E Tunnell St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $237,000 (May 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $3,239 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Transfer Jul 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 121-175-009 |
| Primary APN | 121-175-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,512 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 844 E TUNNELL ST |
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| City | SANTA MARIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93454-3861 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ARMSTRONG HOMES 1 LOT 9 BLK D |
| Legal Subdivision | ARMSTRONG HOMES NO. 1 |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA MARIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1033 |
| Census Tract | 2206 |
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 844 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-3861 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jul 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Jun 10, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit RABOBANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 22, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 22, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201334039 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000063191 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 844 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-3861 |
| Document Number | 0000063191 |
| Map Reference | MB 45 PG 65-67 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0063191 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Family Trust |
| Address | 844 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-3861 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Property Address | 844 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-3861 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 844 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-3861 |
| Document Number | 0000052604 |
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| Date | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0052604 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 844 E TUNNELL ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-3861 |
| Document Number | 0000023513 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 23513 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 844 E TUNNELL ST SANTA MARIA CA 934543861, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-3861 |
| Document Number | 23514 |
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| Date | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 23514 |
| Name | RABOBANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SANTA MARIA, CA 93456 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $306,670 (+5.08%) Land $113,037 Building $193,633 | |
| 2025 | $3,239.00 (+6.9%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $291,834 (+4.04%) Land $110,821 Building $181,013 |
| 2023 | $3,030.00 (+1.1%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $280,504 Land $106,519 Building $173,985 |
| 2022 | $2,997.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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