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

Orange County property record for 501 E Buffalo Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92706

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,022 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size0.163 acres (7,080 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$850,000 (Aug 2025)
Tax Bill$1,487 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Mortgage
Dec 2025 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN003-132-18

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN003-132-18

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,022 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,022 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1963
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1963
Lot Area7,080 sqft (0.163 acres)
Garage Area420 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address501 E BUFFALO AVE
CitySANTA ANA
StateCA
Zip92706-2940
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionN TR 3943 BLK LOT 4
Legal SubdivisionTRACT NO 3943
Legal Tract3943
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Township / Civil DivisionANAHEIM-SANTA ANA-GARDEN GROVE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract75401

Owner

501 E Buffalo Ave is held in a trust since August 2025.

Source: Orange County records, as of August 26, 2026

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address777 N MAIN ST, ORANGE, CA 92868-1105
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Family Trust

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 24, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
US BANK
Dec 15, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
US BANK NA
Aug 20, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 27, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 27, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 18, 1993
Deed Document Number2025237528
Transfer Doc0000526333
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateJul 24, 2026
Property Address501 E BUFFALO AVE, SANTA ANA, CA 92706-2940
Document Number0000210460
Instrument DateJul 6, 2026
Instrument2026210460
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 3, 2026
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust, 221
Address19350 EASY ST, YORBA LINDA, CA 92886-3530

Mortgage

Document Number0000210460,
DateJul 24, 2026
Instrument2026210460
Lender
NameUS BANK
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueAug 1, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5.63%
Initial TypeAdjustable Rate
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate-1%

December 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address501 E BUFFALO AVE, SANTA ANA, CA 92706-2940
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 30, 2025
Title CompanyWFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address19350 EASY ST, YORBA LINDA, CA 92886-3530

Mortgage

Document Number0000346823
DateDec 15, 2025
Instrument2025000346823
Lender
NameUS BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressOWENSBORO, KY 42301
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2056

August 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateAug 20, 2021
Property Address501 E BUFFALO AVE, SANTA ANA, CA 92706-2940
Document Number0000526334
Map ReferenceMB 139 PG 29&30
Instrument DateAug 17, 2021
Instrument2021000526334
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address501 E BUFFALO AVE, SANTA ANA, CA 92706-2940

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 501 E Buffalo Ave was $1,487.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyOrange County
MunicipalitySanta Ana City
Unified School DistrictSanta Ana Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,000,000 (+931.87%) Land $842,532 Building $157,468
2025$1,487.00$96,911 Land $25,815 Building $71,096
2023$1,408.00 (+1.44%)$93,149 Land $24,813 Building $68,336
2022$1,388.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 501 E Buffalo Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

The area around 501 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 RiskNot 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 SystemCITY OF SANTA ANA
serves 316,184 people · EPA ID CA3010038
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionMar 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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

ProviderMax 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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