961 Buckthorn Dr, Murphys, CA 95247 Property Records

Calaveras County property record for 961 Buckthorn Dr, Murphys, CA 95247

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 2 ba · 1,584 sqft · built 1983
Lot Size	0.37 acres (16,117 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$425,000 (Jun 2022)
Tax Bill	$5,332 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`034-045-011-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`034-045-011-000`
Alternative APN	`034-045-011`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,584 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1983
Effective Year Built	Effective 2003
Architectural Style	Conventional
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	16,117 sqft (0.37 acres)
Garage Area	484 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	034-045-011
Street Address	961 BUCKTHORN DR
City	MURPHYS
State	CA
Zip	95247-9684
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	FOREST MEADOWS SUB UNIT 1 LOT 96
Legal Subdivision	FOREST MEADOWS SUB
Legal Lot Number	96
Legal Unit	1
Jurisdiction	CALAVERAS CA
Township / Civil Division	ARNOLD-WEST POINT
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2042
Census Tract	501

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	961 BUCKTHORN DR, MURPHYS, CA 95247-9684
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 30, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 30, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 28, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20228427
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

June 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	CALAVERAS CA
Recording Date	Jun 30, 2022
Property Address	961 BUCKTHORN DR, MURPHYS, CA 95247-9684
Document Number	0000008427
Map Reference	MB 4 PG 15
Instrument Date	Jun 23, 2022
Instrument	2022-008427
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 19, 2022
Title Company	PLACER TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2235 SKUNK RANCH RD, MURPHYS, CA 95247-9771

Mortgage

Document Number	0000008428
Date	Jun 30, 2022
Instrument	2022-008428

Lender

Name	DIRECT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Calaveras County
Secondary School District	Bret Harte Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School District	Vallecito Union Elementary School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$460,032 (+2%) Land $21,648 Building $438,384
2025	$5,332.00 (+2.99%) Homeowner's exemption	$451,013 (+4.04%) Land $21,224 Building $429,789
2023	$5,177.00 (+111.22%) Homeowner's exemption	$433,500 Land $20,400 Building $413,100
2022	$2,451.00

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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force

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 Risk	Extreme above 97.5% of the US · above 87% 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 87 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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