Calaveras County property record for 973 Buckthorn Dr, Murphys, CA 95247
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 5.5 ba · 2,940 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.44 acres (19,166 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,574 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 034-045-012-000 |
| Primary APN | 034-045-012-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,940 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 19,166 sqft (0.44 acres) |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Sewer | Connected |
|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 034-045-012 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 973 BUCKTHORN DR |
| City | MURPHYS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95247 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | FOREST MEADOWS SUB UNIT 1 LOT 97 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST MEADOWS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 97 |
| Jurisdiction | CALAVERAS CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARNOLD-WEST POINT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2042 |
| Census Tract | 501 |
Source: Calaveras County records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1585, MURPHYS, CA 95247-1585 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Calaveras County assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $292,264 (+2%) Land $54,645 Building $237,619 | |
| 2025 | $3,574.00 (+2.97%) Homeowner's exemption | $286,534 (+4.04%) Land $53,574 Building $232,960 |
| 2023 | $3,471.00 (+5.89%) Homeowner's exemption | $275,410 Land $51,495 Building $223,915 |
| 2022 | $3,278.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Extreme above 98.5% of the US · above 90% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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.
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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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