Monterey County property record for 12920 Buchanan Way, Salinas, CA 93906
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,130 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $57 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 253-271-018-000 |
| Primary APN | 253-271-018-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,130 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,130 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Area | 449 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 253-271-018 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12920 BUCHANAN WAY |
| City | SALINAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93906-1510 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NORTHRIDGE ESTATES UNIT NO 5 TRACT NO 751 LOT 18 BLK 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHRIDGE ESTATES UNIT NO 5 |
| Legal Tract | 751 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALINAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 10505 |
12920 Buchanan Way is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2022.
Source: Monterey County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12920 BUCHANAN WAY, SALINAS, CA 93906-1510 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000038501 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 12920 BUCHANAN WAY, SALINAS, CA 93906-1510 |
| Document Number | 0000038501 |
| Map Reference | VOL 12 PG 77 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022038501 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 12920 BUCHANAN WAY, SALINAS, CA 93906-1510 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12920 Buchanan Way was $57 with a veteran'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 | $96,641 (+2%) Land $24,000 Building $72,641 | |
| 2025 | $57.00 Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $94,747 Land $23,530 Building $71,217 |
| 2023 | $54.00 (+8%) Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $91,069 Land $22,617 Building $68,452 |
| 2022 | $50.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 12920 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 12920 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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