Santa Barbara County property record for 916 E Ortega St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,635 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $665,000 (Oct 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $8,565 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AH (high risk) |
| APN | 031-182-002 |
| Primary APN | 031-182-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,635 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 916 E ORTEGA ST |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93103-2526 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | MILPAS GARDENS LOT 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | MILPAS GARDENS |
| Legal Block | 201 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA BARBARA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 801 |
916 E Ortega St is owned by a company that acquired it in October 2020 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 916 E ORTEGA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-2526 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 16, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 16, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 13, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201367356 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000061126 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 916 E ORTEGA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-2526 |
| Document Number | 0000061126 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 61126 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 916 E ORTEGA ST SANTA BARBARA CA 931032526, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-2526 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 916 E Ortega St was $8,565 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $831,492 (+2%) Land $375,109 Building $456,383 | |
| 2025 | $8,565.00 Homeowner's exemption | $815,189 Land $367,754 Building $447,435 |
| 2023 | $8,263.00 (+1.77%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $783,536 Land $353,475 Building $430,061 |
| 2022 | $8,119.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 916 E Ortega St in Zone AH, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AH high risk · shallow ponding 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 32 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 32 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, 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.
The area around 916 E Ortega 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 |
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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 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 830 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, GeoLinks.
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