Orange County property record for 509 E Buffalo Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92706
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,986 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,140 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $735,000 (Mar 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $11,569 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 003-132-20 |
| Primary APN | 003-132-20 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,986 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,986 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,140 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 509 E BUFFALO AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA ANA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92706-2940 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 3943 BLK LOT 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 3943 |
| Legal Tract | 3943 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ANAHEIM-SANTA ANA-GARDEN GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 75401 |
509 E Buffalo Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2021.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 509 E BUFFALO AVE, SANTA ANA, CA 92706-2940 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006170714 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000046875 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 509 E BUFFALO AVE, SANTA ANA, CA 92706-2940 |
| Document Number | 0000070773 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 13, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 509 E BUFFALO AVE SANTA ANA CA 927062940, SANTA ANA, CA 92706-2940 |
| Document Number | 0000070773 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 70773 |
| Name | ORANGE CNTYS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SANTA ANA, CA 92705 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 16, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 509 E Buffalo Ave was $11,569 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Orange County |
| Municipality | Santa Ana City |
| Unified School District | Santa Ana Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,024,521 (+2%) Land $813,492 Building $211,029 | |
| 2025 | $11,569.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,004,433 Land $797,541 Building $206,892 |
| 2023 | $10,995.00 (+12.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $965,431 Land $766,572 Building $198,859 |
| 2022 | $9,747.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 509 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.
The area around 509 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.
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 |
| 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.
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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