278 E Foster Rd is a 1,170 square foot house on a 9,148 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Santa Maria data, we estimate the home's value is $610,255.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
9,148 sq ftLot Size
$522Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$610,255
$1,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 7.4% lower than the average sale price ($659K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,186 (+3.5%)
$81,569 + $87,758
$169,327
2024
$1,146 (+1.5%)
$79,970 + $86,038
$166,008
2023
$1,129 (−4.7%)
$78,402 + $84,351
$162,753
2022
$1,184 (+2.0%)
$76,865 + $82,698
$159,563
2021
$1,160 (−1.2%)
$75,358 + $81,077
$156,435
2020
$1,175 (+1.2%)
$73,881 + $79,488
$153,369
2019
$1,161 (−55.5%)
$73,124 + $78,673
$151,797
2018
$2,608 (+3.6%)
$71,691 + $77,131
$148,822
2017
$2,518 (+3.5%)
$68,908 + $74,137
$143,045
2016
$2,432 (+3.2%)
$68,908 + $74,137
$143,045
2015
$2,357 (+5.2%)
$67,557 + $72,684
$140,241
2014
$2,240 (+1.5%)
$65,240 + $70,191
$135,431
2013
$2,208 (+4.8%)
$65,240 + $70,191
$135,431
2012
$2,107 (+4.7%)
$64,946 + $69,874
$134,820
2011
$2,013 (+4.0%)
$63,673 + $68,504
$132,177
2009
$1,936 (+3.3%)
$61,959 + $66,660
$128,619
2008
$1,874
$60,890 + $65,509
$126,399
Tax history for 278 E Foster Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,186 (+3.5%)
$81,569 + $87,758
$169,327
2024
$1,146 (+1.5%)
$79,970 + $86,038
$166,008
2023
$1,129 (−4.7%)
$78,402 + $84,351
$162,753
2022
$1,184 (+2.0%)
$76,865 + $82,698
$159,563
2021
$1,160 (−1.2%)
$75,358 + $81,077
$156,435
2020
$1,175 (+1.2%)
$73,881 + $79,488
$153,369
2019
$1,161 (−55.5%)
$73,124 + $78,673
$151,797
2018
$2,608 (+3.6%)
$71,691 + $77,131
$148,822
2017
$2,518 (+3.5%)
$68,908 + $74,137
$143,045
2016
$2,432 (+3.2%)
$68,908 + $74,137
$143,045
2015
$2,357 (+5.2%)
$67,557 + $72,684
$140,241
2014
$2,240 (+1.5%)
$65,240 + $70,191
$135,431
2013
$2,208 (+4.8%)
$65,240 + $70,191
$135,431
2012
$2,107 (+4.7%)
$64,946 + $69,874
$134,820
2011
$2,013 (+4.0%)
$63,673 + $68,504
$132,177
2009
$1,936 (+3.3%)
$61,959 + $66,660
$128,619
2008
$1,874
$60,890 + $65,509
$126,399
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
10-R-1
Single Family Residential Zone
The R-1 zones are applied to areas appropriately located for one-family living at a reasonable range of population densities, consistent with sound standards of public health, safety, and welfare. This zone is intended to protect the residential characteristics of an area and to promote a suitable environment for family life.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Community / recreation center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Waste transfer station
Lodging-Full service
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Property Information
Building Sq. Ft: 1,170
Legal Description: MAP 32 PG 24
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,148
Municipality Name: ORCUTT COUNTY
Acres: 0.21
Zoning Code: 10-R-1
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: ORCUTT COUNTY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,170
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: 1947
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 107210053
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Alice Shaw Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Lakeview Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Ernest Righetti High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 85° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
8 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Santa Maria, CA • 93455
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.4 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$580,000 – $702,000
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