Santa Barbara County property record for 961 E Hwy 246, Solvang, CA 93463
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5 ba · 4,221 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 18 acres (785,387 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,300,000 (Sep 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $48,705 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 137-120-086 |
| Primary APN | 137-120-086 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Building Area | 4,221 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Lot Area | 785,387 sqft |
| Street Address | 961 E HIGHWAY 246 |
|---|---|
| City | SOLVANG |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93463-3053 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AGI20 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARCEL MAP NO . 13,554 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOLVANG-SANTA YNEZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 1909 |
961 E Hwy 246, a rural home, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2004.
Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 961 E HIGHWAY 246, SOLVANG, CA 93463-3053 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 7, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 7, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 9, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200495903 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 1, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000098046 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA BARBARA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Property Address | 961 E HIGHWAY 246, SOLVANG, CA 93463-3053 |
| Document Number | 0000038626 |
| Map Reference | MB 40 PG 42&43 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0038626 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1880 CENTURY PARK E STE 1600, 1600, LOS ANGELES, CA 90067-1661 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 961 E Hwy 246 was $48,705.
Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Elementary School District | Buellton Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,594,922 (+2%) Land $1,564,113 Building $3,030,809 | |
| 2025 | $48,705.00 | $4,504,827 Land $1,533,445 Building $2,971,382 |
| 2023 | $55,609.00 (+1.62%) | $5,115,000 Land $1,659,000 Building $3,456,000 |
| 2022 | $54,724.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 961 E Hwy 246 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 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 961 E Hwy 246 is high, ranking above 70% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 70% of the US · above 45% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| KIZA Internet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, Xfinity.
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