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12821 Safford E, Garden Grove, CA 92840 Property Records

Orange County property record for 12821 Safford E, Garden Grove, CA 92840

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,151 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size0.217 acres (9,447 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$527,000 (Jul 2004)
Tax Bill$9,433 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN090-262-11

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN090-262-11

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,151 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,151 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1952
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1952
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area9,447 sqft (0.217 acres)
Garage Area360 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address12821 SAFFORD E
CityGARDEN GROVE
StateCA
Zip92840-5426
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionN TR 1467 BLK LOT 18
Legal SubdivisionTRACT NO 1467
Legal Tract1467
Legal Lot Number18
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Township / Civil DivisionANAHEIM-SANTA ANA-GARDEN GROVE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract88501

Owner

12821 Safford E is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2020.

Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address12821 SAFFORD E, GARDEN GROVE, CA 92840-5426
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 1, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 1, 2004 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMay 27, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2004603599
Last Transfer DateAug 16, 2020
Transfer Doc0000451415
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateAug 31, 2020
Property Address12821 SAFFORD E, GARDEN GROVE, CA 92840-5426
Document Number0000451415
Map ReferenceMB 48 PG 1&2
Instrument DateAug 16, 2020
Instrument2020000451415
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2021
Title CompanyALLIED TITLE & ESCROW LLC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address12821 SAFFORD E, GARDEN GROVE, CA 92840-5426

Mortgage

Document Number0000451416
DateAug 31, 2020
Instrument2020000451416
Lender
NameAMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK INC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 12821 Safford E was $9,433.

Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyOrange County
MunicipalityGarden Grove City
Unified School DistrictGarden Grove Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$765,836 (+2%) Land $677,518 Building $88,318
2025$9,433.00$750,820 Land $664,233 Building $86,587
2023$8,368.00 (+2.25%)$665,856 Land $596,678 Building $69,178
2022$8,184.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 12821 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 ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims5 (1987–1995)
Most Recent ClaimMar 1995 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding Landslides, Mud Flow
Claims by Event
  • Rain/snow/wind Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, Feb 1992 · 2 claims

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

The area around 12821 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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 SystemCITY OF GARDEN GROVE
serves 174,226 people · EPA ID CA3010062
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionSep 2022
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
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 937 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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