Calaveras County property record for 229 Buchanan Way, Rail Road Flat, CA 95248
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,137 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 4.11 acres (179,032 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $475,000 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $5,588 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Line of Credit Jan 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 014-015-036-000 |
| Primary APN | 014-015-036-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,137 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,137 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 179,032 sqft |
| Garage Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Old Parcel Number | 014-015-036 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 229 BUCHANAN WAY |
| City | RAIL ROAD FLAT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95248-1005 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR4 |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 MINERS LAKE SUB 2 ROS 24-23 |
| Legal Subdivision | MINERS LAKE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Legal Unit | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CALAVERAS CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARNOLD-WEST POINT |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4069 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
229 Buchanan Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2023.
Source: Calaveras County records, as of July 2, 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 | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 174, RAIL ROAD FLAT, CA 95248-0174 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Jan 26, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer ORANGE COAST TITLE COMPANY/NTHRN CA, ORANGE COAST TTL CO OF NOCAL |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 29, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023658 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CALAVERAS CA |
| Property Address | 229 BUCHANAN WAY, RAIL ROAD FLAT, CA 95248-1005 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2024 |
| Title Company | WFG LENDER SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8331 MAIN ST 38, 38, MOKELUMNE HILL, CA 95245-7601 |
| Document Number | 0000003074 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-003074 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 8, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CALAVERAS CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 229 BUCHANAN WAY, RAIL ROAD FLAT, CA 95248-1005 |
| Document Number | 0000000658 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 25 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-000658 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | ORANGE COAST TITLE COMPANY/NTHRN CA, ORANGE COAST TTL CO OF NOCAL |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 229 BUCHANAN WAY, RAIL ROAD FLAT, CA 95248-1005 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 229 Buchanan Way was $5,588 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Calaveras County assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Calaveras County |
| Unified School District | Calaveras Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $504,073 (+2%) Land $53,060 Building $451,013 | |
| 2025 | $5,588.00 Homeowner's exemption | $494,190 Land $52,020 Building $442,170 |
| 2023 | $2,946.00 (+5.44%) | $237,540 Land $36,214 Building $201,326 |
| 2022 | $2,794.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 229 Buchanan Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2016 · rainfall accumulation |
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 229 Buchanan Way is extreme, ranking above 97.3% 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 97.3% of the US · above 86% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Volcano Vision DSL | 100 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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