Orange County property record for 159 Nyes Pl, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,025 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.095 acres (4,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,717 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Sale Oct 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 656-162-02 |
| Primary APN | 656-162-02 |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,025 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Lot Area | 4,120 sqft (0.095 acres) |
| Street Address | 159 NYES PL |
|---|---|
| City | LAGUNA BEACH |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92651-3971 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Description | A TR ARCH BEACH HEIGHTS ADD BLK F LOT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | ARCH BEACH HEIGHTS ADDITION |
| Legal Tract | 25 |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH COAST |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4018 |
| Census Tract | 62632 |
159 Nyes Pl, a residential property, is owned by a company that acquired it in March 1996.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 NYES PL, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-3971 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 22, 1996 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000156707 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Property Address | 159 NYES PL, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-3971 |
| Document Number | 0000361234 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 22 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025000361234 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3530 EASTCLIFF DR, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84124-3804 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Property Address | 159 NYES PL, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-3971 |
| Document Number | 0000277009 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 22 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025000277009 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 3530 EASTCLIFF DR, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84124-3804 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Nyes Pl was $5,717.
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Orange County |
| Municipality | Laguna Beach City |
| Unified School District | Laguna Beach Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,000,000 (+2,530.19%) Land $3,844,668 Building $155,332 | |
| 2025 | $5,717.00 | $152,080 Land $80,182 Building $71,898 |
| 2023 | $6,209.00 (+5.74%) | $146,176 Land $77,069 Building $69,107 |
| 2022 | $5,872.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 159 Nyes Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone VE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 42 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 42 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 85 (1979–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 34 of 85 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2026 · other causes |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 159 Nyes Pl is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 77% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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 | SOUTH COAST WATER DISTRICT serves 41,194 people · EPA ID CA3010042 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 764 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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