Orange County property record for 16 Tortoise Shell, Coto De Caza, CA 92679
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 5.5 ba · 4,501 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,052 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,850,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $19,808 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale Nov 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 755-235-13 |
| Primary APN | 755-235-13 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 4,501 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Lot Area | 8,052 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Garage Area | 620 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
| Street Address | 16 TORTOISE SHELL |
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| City | TRABUCO CANYON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92679-5205 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 15755 BLK LOT 80 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 15755 |
| Legal Tract | 15755 |
| Legal Lot Number | 80 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MISSION VIEJO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 32046 |
Source: Orange County records · APN 755-235-13
Assessment roll updated August 4, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 TORTOISE SHELL, TRABUCO CANYON, CA 92679-5205 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 05, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Nov 09, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer WESTERN RESOURCES TITLE, WESTERN RESOURCES TITLE CO |
| Nov 09, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 09, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 09, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 31, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021677299 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 05, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000677298 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 05, 2026 |
| Property Address | 16 TORTOISE SHELL, TRABUCO CANYON, CA 92679-5205 |
| Document Number | 0000222160 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 02, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026222160 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Trust |
| Address | 16 TORTOISE SHELL, TRABUCO CANYON, CA 92679-5205 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 09, 2021 |
| Property Address | 16 TORTOISE SHELL, COTO DE CAZA, CA 92679-5205 |
| Document Number | 0000677298 |
| Map Reference | MB 798 PG 27-37 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 05, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000677298 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | WESTERN RESOURCES TITLE, WESTERN RESOURCES TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 16 TORTOISE SHELL, COTO DE CAZA, CA 92679-5205 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 09, 2021 |
| Property Address | 16 TORTOISE SHELL, COTO DE CAZA, CA 92679-5205 |
| Document Number | 0000677299 |
| Map Reference | MB 798 PG 27-37 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000677299 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | WESTERN RESOURCES TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 16 TORTOISE SHELL, COTO DE CAZA, CA 92679-5205 |
| Document Number | 0000677300 |
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| Date | Nov 09, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000677300 |
| Name | PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 481 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2061 |
Source: Orange County records · Assessment roll updated August 4, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Orange County |
| Unified School District | Capistrano Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,002,498 (+2%) Land $921,944 Building $1,080,554 | |
| 2025 | $19,808.00 (+4.36%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,963,234 (+4.04%) Land $903,867 Building $1,059,367 |
| 2023 | $18,981.00 (+2%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,887,000 Land $868,768 Building $1,018,232 |
| 2022 | $18,608.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 27, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | High above 80% of the US · above 57% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.7% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 183 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | SANTA MARGARITA WATER DISTRICT serves 165,275 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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