315 E Buffalo Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92706 Property Records

Orange County property record for 315 E Buffalo Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92706

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,363 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size	0.194 acres (8,427 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$380,000 (Jul 2013)
Tax Bill	$5,617 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2026 Line of Credit Apr 2019 Line of Credit + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`003-120-33`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`003-120-33`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,363 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,363 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1951
Effective Year Built	Effective 1951
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Stucco
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	8,427 sqft (0.194 acres)
Garage Area	360 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	HVAC
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	315 E BUFFALO AVE
City	SANTA ANA
State	CA
Zip	92706-2950
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	N TR 1503 BLK LOT 12
Legal Subdivision	TR 1503
Legal Tract	1503
Legal Lot Number	12
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Township / Civil Division	ANAHEIM-SANTA ANA-GARDEN GROVE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	75401

Owner

315 E Buffalo Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2013.

Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 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	315 E BUFFALO AVE, SANTA ANA, CA 92706-2950
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Sole Owner

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 20, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ALLIANT CU
Apr 29, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MUFG UNION BANK NA
Apr 13, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 30, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 30, 2013 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 22, 1999 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2013455417
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 11, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc	0000455418
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Property Address	315 E BUFFALO AVE, SANTA ANA, CA 92706-2950
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 3, 2026
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	315 E BUFFALO AVE, SANTA ANA, CA 92706-2950

Mortgage

Document Number	0000013020
Date	Jan 20, 2026
Instrument	2026000013020

Lender

Name	ALLIANT CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60666

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 19, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

April 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Property Address	315 E BUFFALO AVE, SANTA ANA, CA 92706-2950
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000137828
Date	Apr 29, 2019
Instrument	2019000137828

Lender

Name	MUFG UNION BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	SAN DIEGO, CA 92121

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 25, 2049

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Property Address	315 E BUFFALO AVE, SANTA ANA, CA 92706-2950
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000166028
Date	Apr 13, 2020
Instrument	2020000166028

Lender

Name	FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	HORSHAM, PA 19044

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 315 E Buffalo Ave was $5,617.

Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Orange County
Municipality	Santa Ana City
Unified School District	Santa Ana Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$475,137 (+2%) Land $405,751 Building $69,386
2025	$5,617.00	$465,821 Land $397,795 Building $68,026
2023	$5,337.00 (+1.04%)	$447,734 Land $382,348 Building $65,386
2022	$5,282.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 315 E Buffalo Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 315 E Buffalo Ave 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CITY OF SANTA ANA serves 316,184 people · EPA ID CA3010038
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Mar 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 480 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
Cosmo Network Solutions Fixed Wireless	250 / 100
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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