Monterey County property record for 12917 Buchanan Way, Salinas, CA 93906
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,203 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $157,000 (Jan 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $2,935 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 253-272-060-000 |
| Primary APN | 253-272-060-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,203 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,203 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Old Parcel Number | 253-272-060 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12917 BUCHANAN WAY |
| City | SALINAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93906-1509 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NORTHRIDGE ESTATES UNIT NO 5 TRACT NO 751 LOT 60 BLK 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHRIDGE ESTATES UNIT NO 5 |
| Legal Tract | 751 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 60 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALINAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 10505 |
12917 Buchanan Way is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2009.
Source: Monterey County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12917 BUCHANAN WAY, SALINAS, CA 93906-1509 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 30, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 30, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 12, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20095763 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 16, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000097081 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Property Address | 12917 BUCHANAN WAY, SALINAS, CA 93906-1509 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000033063 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018033063 |
| Name | NATIONS DIRECT MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SANTA ANA, CA 92707 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12917 Buchanan Way was $2,935 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Monterey County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Monterey County |
| Municipality | Salinas City |
| Secondary School District | Salinas Union High School District (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Santa Rita Union Elementary School District (KG - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $249,548 (+2%) Land $72,233 Building $177,315 | |
| 2025 | $2,935.00 Homeowner's exemption | $244,656 Land $70,817 Building $173,839 |
| 2023 | $2,598.00 (+1.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $235,158 Land $68,068 Building $167,090 |
| 2022 | $2,570.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 12917 Buchanan Way in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 15, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 12917 Buchanan Way 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 |
|---|
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 | CWSC SALINAS private · serves 114,286 people · EPA ID CA2710010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 850 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
May also be available: AT&T, Cruzio, Etheric Networks, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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