Calaveras County property record for 1489 Pennsylvania Gulch Rd, Murphys, CA 95247
| Property Type | Ranch |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,522 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 7.51 acres (327,136 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,149,000 (Nov 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $16,401 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 068-040-002-000 |
| Primary APN | 068-040-002-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,522 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,522 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 327,136 sqft |
| Garage Area | 987 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 1489 PENNSYLVANIA GULCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | MURPHYS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95247-9413 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Ranch |
| Local Zoning Code | RRX |
| Legal Description | MURPHYS RANCH SUB 3 LOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | MURPHYS RANCH SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | CALAVERAS CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ANGELS CITY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3047 |
| Census Tract | 122 |
1489 Pennsylvania Gulch Rd, an agricultural property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2012.
Source: Calaveras County records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1489 PENNSYLVANIA GULCH RD, MURPHYS, CA 95247-9413 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 2, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 2, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 2, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201214250 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CALAVERAS CA |
| Property Address | 1489 PENNSYLVANIA GULCH RD, MURPHYS, CA 95247-9413 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 4, 2023 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1489 PENNSYLVANIA GULCH RD, MURPHYS, CA 95247-9413 |
| Document Number | 0000004085 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-004085 |
| Name | HERITAGE BANK OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN JOSE, CA 95110 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1489 Pennsylvania Gulch Rd was $16,401 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Calaveras County assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Calaveras County |
| Secondary School District | Bret Harte Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Vallecito Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,545,894 (+2%) Land $314,009 Building $1,231,885 | |
| 2025 | $16,401.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,515,583 Land $307,852 Building $1,207,731 |
| 2023 | $15,923.00 (+2.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,456,733 Land $295,899 Building $1,160,834 |
| 2022 | $15,483.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1489 Pennsylvania Gulch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2016.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 30, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2016–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2017 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1489 Pennsylvania Gulch Rd is extreme, ranking above 96% of the US, with a 2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Extreme above 96% of the US · above 83% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Insurers in high-risk areas may require mitigation or decline coverage; check availability before making an offer.
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 | UNION PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT serves 4,774 people · EPA ID CA0510001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2021 |
|---|---|
| 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 44 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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