980 W Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 Property Records

Santa Barbara County property record for 980 W Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,575 sqft · built 2004
Lot Size6.83 acres (297,515 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$4,600,000 (Aug 2017)
Tax Bill$55,450 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Transfer
Apr 2020 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN021-050-059

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN021-050-059
Alternative APN
  • 02105059

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths4.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Building Area4,575 sqft Total Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2004
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2004
Lot Area297,515 sqft

Location & Zoning

Street Address980 W MOUNTAIN DR
CitySANTA BARBARA
StateCA
Zip93103-1670
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeA1
Legal SubdivisionPRIMAVERA ESTATES
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA BARBARA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2008
Census Tract700

Owner

980 W Mountain Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2021.

Source: Santa Barbara County records, as of July 8, 2026

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address980 W MOUNTAIN DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-1670
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Living Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 22, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Apr 29, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
BOSTON PRIVATE BANK & TRUST COMPANY
Aug 31, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
BOSTON PRIVATE BANK & TRUST COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 31, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 31, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 3, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201741990
Last Transfer DateFeb 12, 2021
Transfer Doc0000013957
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateFeb 22, 2021
Property Address980 W MOUNTAIN DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-1670
Document Number0000013957
Map ReferenceMB 182 PG 92-97
Instrument DateFeb 12, 2021
Instrument2021-0013957
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address980 W MOUNTAIN DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-1670

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Property Address980 W MOUNTAIN DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-1670
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000021011
DateApr 29, 2020
Instrument2020-0021011
Lender
NameBOSTON PRIVATE BANK & TRUST COMPANY
TypeBank
AddressBOSTON, MA 02109
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term181 Months
DueMay 1, 2035

August 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA BARBARA CA
Recording DateAug 31, 2017
Property Address980 W MOUNTAIN DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-1670
Document Number0000041990
Map ReferenceMB182 PG92-97
Instrument DateAug 16, 2017
Instrument2017-0041990
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address980 W MOUNTAIN DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-1670

Mortgage

Document Number0000041992
DateAug 31, 2017
Instrument2017-0041992
Lender
NameBOSTON PRIVATE BANK & TRUST COMPANY
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 980 W Mountain Dr was $55,450.

Source: Santa Barbara County assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Barbara County
MunicipalitySanta Barbara City
Unified School DistrictSanta Barbara Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$5,338,687 (+2%) Land $2,553,285 Building $2,785,402
2025$55,450.00$5,234,008 Land $2,503,221 Building $2,730,787
2023$53,508.00 (+1.75%)$5,030,768 Land $2,406,019 Building $2,624,749
2022$52,587.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 980 W Mountain Dr 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 20 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies20 in force
Nearby Flood Claims10 (1978–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA6 of 10
Most Recent ClaimJan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Jan 2023 · 2 claims
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mud Flows, Jan 1995 · 3 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 980 W Mountain Dr is high, ranking above 89% of the US, with a 0.9% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskHigh
above 89% of the US · above 71% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.9% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 93,334 people · EPA ID CA4210010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2025
Lead3 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 53 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber
7,000 / 7,000
Cox Communications
Cable
2,000 / 100

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