12932 Buchanan Way, Salinas, CA 93906 Property Records

Monterey County property record for 12932 Buchanan Way, Salinas, CA 93906

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,663 sqft · built 1976
Lot Size	0.147 acres (6,400 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$580,000 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill	$7,661 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2026 Mortgage Nov 2020 Sale + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`253-271-021-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`253-271-021-000`
Alternative APN	`253-271-021`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,663 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,663 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1976
Effective Year Built	Effective 1976
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	6,400 sqft (0.147 acres)
Garage Area	449 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	253-271-021
Street Address	12932 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 21 BLK 5
Legal Subdivision	NORTHRIDGE ESTATES UNIT NO 5
Legal Tract	751
Legal Block	5
Legal Lot Number	21
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Township / Civil Division	SALINAS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2004
Census Tract	10505

Owner

Source: Monterey County records, as of October 8, 2026

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	12932 BUCHANAN WAY, SALINAS, CA 93906-1510
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 1, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Nov 24, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Nov 24, 2020	Affidavit of Death, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Nov 24, 2020	Affidavit of Death, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Nov 24, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Sep 9, 2020	Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 24, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 24, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202069367
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 19, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	0000069368
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Recording Date	Oct 1, 2026
Property Address	12932 BUCHANAN WAY, SALINAS, CA 93906-1510
Document Number	0000033539
Instrument Date	Aug 19, 2026
Instrument	202633539
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 8, 2026
Title Company	SERVICELINK, SERVICELINK TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12932 BUCHANAN WAY, SALINAS, CA 93906-1510

Mortgage

Document Number	0000033539,
Date	Oct 1, 2026
Instrument	202633539

Lender

Name	NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	240 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2046

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

November 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Recording Date	Nov 24, 2020
Property Address	12932 BUCHANAN WAY, SALINAS, CA 93906-1510
Document Number	0000069367
Map Reference	VOL 12 PG 77
Instrument Date	Nov 19, 2020
Instrument	2020069367
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 19, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12932 BUCHANAN WAY, SALINAS, CA 93906-1510

November 2020: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Recording Date	Nov 24, 2020
Property Address	12932 BUCHANAN WAY, SALINAS, CA 93906-1510
Document Number	0000069365
Instrument Date	Nov 19, 2020
Instrument	69365
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 9, 2020
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12932 BUCHANAN WAY SALINAS CA 939061510, SALINAS, CA 93906-1510

November 2020: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Recording Date	Nov 24, 2020
Property Address	12932 BUCHANAN WAY, SALINAS, CA 93906-1510
Document Number	0000069366
Instrument Date	Nov 19, 2020
Instrument	69366
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 9, 2020
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1295 JULI LYNN DR SAN JOSE CA 951205312, SAN JOSE, CA 95120-5312

November 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Recording Date	Nov 24, 2020
Property Address	12932 BUCHANAN WAY, SALINAS, CA 93906-1510
Document Number	0000069368
Instrument Date	Nov 19, 2020
Instrument	69368
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 9, 2020
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	12932 BUCHANAN WAY SALINAS CA 939061510, SALINAS, CA 93906-1510

September 2020: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Recording Date	Sep 9, 2020
Property Address	12932 BUCHANAN WAY, SALINAS, CA 93906-1510
Document Number	0000047031
Instrument Date	Aug 31, 2020
Instrument	47031
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 18, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	12932 BUCHANAN WAY SALINAS CA 939061510, SALINAS, CA 93906-1510

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Monterey County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$640,364 (+2%) Land $331,223 Building $309,141
2025	$7,661.00 (+12.93%)	$627,809 (+4.04%) Land $324,729 Building $303,080
2023	$6,784.00 (+0.98%)	$603,432 Land $312,120 Building $291,312
2022	$6,718.00

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

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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