Orange County property record for 12802 Safford E, Garden Grove, CA 92840
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.167 acres (7,272 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $148,000 (Sep 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $3,127 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Line of Credit Jun 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 090-263-17 |
| Primary APN | 090-263-17 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Lot Area | 7,272 sqft (0.167 acres) |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 12802 SAFFORD E |
|---|---|
| City | GARDEN GROVE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92840-5427 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 1467 BLK LOT 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 1467 |
| Legal Tract | 1467 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ANAHEIM-SANTA ANA-GARDEN GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 88501 |
12802 Safford E is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1998.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12802 SAFFORD E, GARDEN GROVE, CA 92840-5427 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ORANGE COUNTYS CU |
| Jun 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 16, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 16, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1998623583 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 12802 SAFFORD E, GARDEN GROVE, CA 92840-5427 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 1, 2024 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE PIRT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12802 SAFFORD E, GARDEN GROVE, CA 92840-5427 |
| Document Number | 0000309838 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000309838 |
| Name | ORANGE COUNTYS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SANTA ANA, CA 92705 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Dec 27, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 12802 SAFFORD E, GARDEN GROVE, CA 92840-5427 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12802 SAFFORD E, GARDEN GROVE, CA 92840-5427 |
| Document Number | 0000423177 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000423177 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12802 Safford E was $3,127 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Orange County |
| Municipality | Garden Grove City |
| Unified School District | Garden Grove Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $236,647 (+2%) Land $161,088 Building $75,559 | |
| 2025 | $3,127.00 Homeowner's exemption | $232,007 Land $157,929 Building $74,078 |
| 2023 | $2,987.00 (+2.36%) Homeowner's exemption | $222,999 Land $151,797 Building $71,202 |
| 2022 | $2,918.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 12802 Safford E in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1987.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1987–1995) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1995 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding Landslides, Mud Flow |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 12802 Safford E 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 |
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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 GARDEN GROVE serves 174,226 people · EPA ID CA3010062 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 937 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Cosmo Network Solutions Fixed Wireless | 350 / 150 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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