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542 Bret Harte Ln, Murphys, CA 95247 Property Records

Calaveras County property record for 542 Bret Harte Ln, Murphys, CA 95247

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,773 sqft · built 2007
Lot Size0.67 acres (29,185 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$885,000 (Oct 2020)
Tax Bill$10,793 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Aug 2018 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN068-062-013-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN068-062-013-000
Alternative APN
  • 068-062-013

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Stories4 Stories
Building Area2,773 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2007
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2007
Architectural StyleModern
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area29,185 sqft (0.67 acres)
Garage Area576 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number068-062-013
Street Address542 BRET HARTE LN
CityMURPHYS
StateCA
Zip95247-8202
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR3
Legal DescriptionGOLDEN ACRES SUB LOT 13
Legal SubdivisionGOLDEN ACRES SUB
Legal Lot Number13
JurisdictionCALAVERAS CA
Township / Civil DivisionANGELS CITY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract122

Owner

Source: Calaveras County records, as of July 2, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 1886, MURPHYS, CA 95247-1886
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 20, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
SAN FRANCISCO FIRE CU
Aug 1, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
PLACER TITLE COMPANY
Aug 1, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer · ARM
TOYOTA FINANCIAL CONSUMER SOLUTIONS
Aug 1, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
PLACER TITLE COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 20, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 20, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 1, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202015274
Prior Transfer DateJul 13, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0000008690
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCALAVERAS CA
Recording DateOct 20, 2020
Property Address542 BRET HARTE LN, MURPHYS, CA 95247-8202
Document Number0000015274
Map ReferenceMB 6 PG 69&69A
Instrument DateOct 15, 2020
Instrument2020-015274
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 26, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address47 SCENIC RD, FAIRFAX, CA 94930-1533

Mortgage

Document Number0000015275
DateOct 20, 2020
Instrument2020-015275
Lender
NameSAN FRANCISCO FIRE CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2050

August 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCALAVERAS CA
Recording DateAug 1, 2018
Property Address542 BRET HARTE LN, MURPHYS, CA 95247-8202
Document Number0000008690
Instrument DateJul 16, 2018
Instrument8690
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 26, 2018
Title CompanyPLACER TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address476 W TAYLOR ST SAN JOSE CA 951101928, SAN JOSE, CA 95110-1928

August 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCALAVERAS CA
Recording DateAug 1, 2018
Property Address542 BRET HARTE LN, MURPHYS, CA 95247-8202
Document Number0000008693
Map ReferenceMB6 PG69&69A
Instrument DateJul 13, 2018
Instrument2018-008693
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 26, 2021
Title CompanyPLACER TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
AddressPO BOX 886, MURPHYS, CA 95247-0886

Mortgage

Document Number0000008694
DateAug 1, 2018
Instrument2018-008694
Lender
NameTOYOTA FINANCIAL CONSUMER SOLUTIONS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeARM
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 1, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.87%
Type Change DateAug 1, 2028
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.75%
Max Rate At Change8.87%
Index1-Year CMT
Max Rate8.87%

August 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCALAVERAS CA
Recording DateAug 1, 2018
Property Address542 BRET HARTE LN, MURPHYS, CA 95247-8202
Document Number0000008689
Instrument DateJul 6, 2018
Instrument8689
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 19, 2018
Title CompanyPLACER TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address542 BRET HARTE MURPHYS CA 95247, MURPHYS, CA 95247

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Calaveras County assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyCalaveras County
Secondary School DistrictBret Harte Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictVallecito Union Elementary School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$977,109 (+2%) Land $104,886 Building $872,223
2025$10,793.00 (+2.88%)$957,951 (+4.04%) Land $102,830 Building $855,121
2023$10,491.00 (+4.5%)$920,754 Land $98,838 Building $821,916
2022$10,039.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 30, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1998–2019)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 2
Most Recent ClaimJan 2019 · 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskHigh
above 77% of the US · above 54% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.4% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 SystemUNION PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
serves 4,774 people · EPA ID CA0510001
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
resolved · Jan 2021
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 172 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35
Cal.net
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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