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$653,838$412 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $520,000 on Nov 19, 2021

492 MILKY WAY

LOMPOC, CA 93436
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,586 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1961
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$654K
$627K low$680K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$520,000 · Nov 19, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,658 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$562,862 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$173,188
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$389,674
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$551,827

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.34
20
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
63
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
16
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
19
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
56
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.3 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySANTA BARBARA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Buena Vista Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.9 mi
H
Cabrillo High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Vandenberg Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.5 mi

District: Lompoc Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 93436These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.254

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.58,814
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.196 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,020
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,825
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.19 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.75%

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How this home compares

492 Milky Way measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 74% of homes in Lompoc 93436
  • Costs less per square foot than 71% of homes in Santa Barbara County
  • Has a bigger lot than 65% of homes in Lompoc 93436
  • Older than 72% of homes in Lompoc 93436

What homes are worth in Lompoc 93436

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$341K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 74% of homes in Lompoc 93436.

How it measures up in Lompoc 93436

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lompoc 93436.

Estimated value$653,838
CheaperTypical $572,302Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$412
CheaperTypical $380Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area1,586 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,490 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 492 Milky Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLompoc 93436Santa Barbara County
Estimated valuepricier than$653,83874% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$41269% of homes29% of homes
Living areabigger than1,586 ft²58% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac65% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than196128% of homes31% of homes

About 492 Milky Way

How much is 492 Milky Way, Lompoc, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 492 Milky Way, Lompoc, CA is $653,838 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $627,379 to $680,297. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 492 Milky Way, Lompoc, CA last sell?

492 Milky Way, Lompoc, CA last sold on Nov 19, 2021 for $520,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 492 Milky Way, Lompoc, CA?

492 Milky Way, Lompoc, CA has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,586 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 492 Milky Way, Lompoc, CA built?

492 Milky Way, Lompoc, CA was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 492 Milky Way, Lompoc, CA?

492 Milky Way, Lompoc, CA is assigned to Buena Vista Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Cabrillo High School (high), rated B-; Vandenberg Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Lompoc Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 492 Milky Way, Lompoc, CA compare to other homes in Lompoc 93436?

Among the 14,337 homes in Lompoc 93436, it is worth more than 74% of them ($653,838 against a typical $572,302), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($412 against a typical $380), it is bigger than 58% of them (1,586 ft² against a typical 1,490 ft²), its lot is bigger than 65% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1961 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Santa Barbara County, it is worth more than 29% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 492 Milky Way, Lompoc, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 492 Milky Way, Lompoc, CA was $6,658. The county assessed it at $562,862.

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