Orange County property record for 251 N Shaffer St, Orange, CA 92866
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,373 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.163 acres (7,093 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $825,000 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,275 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Line of Credit Apr 2019 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 386-081-06 |
| Primary APN | 386-081-06 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,373 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,373 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Lot Area | 7,093 sqft (0.163 acres) |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 251 N SHAFFER ST |
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| City | ORANGE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92866-1111 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A TR COTTAGE HOME TR BLK LOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | COTTAGE HOME TRACT |
| Legal Tract | 188 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ANAHEIM-SANTA ANA-GARDEN GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 75901 |
Source: Orange County records · APN 386-081-06
Assessment roll updated August 4, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 N SHAFFER ST, ORANGE, CA 92866-1111 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 24, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit US BANK NA |
| Apr 23, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Jun 09, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MTG CORP ISAOA |
| Feb 06, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Nov 22, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 22, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 22, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 13, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017506231 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 18, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000041937 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 251 N SHAFFER ST, ORANGE, CA 92866-1111 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 06, 2022 |
| Title Company | RADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES INC, RADIAN SETTLEMENT SVCS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 251 N SHAFFER ST, ORANGE, CA 92866-1111 |
| Document Number | 0000191429 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022000191429 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 239 Months |
| Due | Apr 26, 2042 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 251 N SHAFFER ST, ORANGE, CA 92866-1111 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | ARISTA NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000130303 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019000130303 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10006 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 251 N SHAFFER ST, ORANGE, CA 92866-1111 |
| Document Number | 0000281199 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 09, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 251 N SHAFFER ST ORANGE CA 928661111, ORANGE, CA 92866-1111 |
| Document Number | 0000281199 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 281199 |
| Name | BETTER MTG CORP ISAOA |
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| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10271 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 17, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 06, 2018 |
| Property Address | 251 N SHAFFER ST, ORANGE, CA 92866-1111 |
| Document Number | 0000041937 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 41937 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 251 N SHAFFER ST ORANGE CA 928661111, ORANGE, CA 92866-1111 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 251 N SHAFFER ST, ORANGE, CA 92866-1111 |
| Document Number | 0000506231 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017000506231 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | ORANGE COAST TITLE CO |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 251 N SHAFFER ST, ORANGE, CA 92866-1111 |
| Document Number | 0000506232 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017000506232 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2047 |
| Document Number | 0000506233 |
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| Date | Nov 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017000506233 |
| Name | TCF NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57106 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 23, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Orange County records · Assessment roll updated August 4, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Orange County |
| Municipality | Orange City |
| Unified School District | Orange Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $275,708 (+1.76%) Land $192,996 Building $82,712 | |
| 2025 | $3,275.00 (+7.27%) | $270,935 (+6.89%) Land $189,654 Building $81,281 |
| 2023 | $3,053.00 (-14%) | $253,464 Land $177,425 Building $76,039 |
| 2022 | $3,550.00 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Old Towne Orange Historic District listed 1997 · 1,237 contributing resources · NRIS 97000617 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Cosmo Network Solutions Fixed Wireless | 350 / 150 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: California Internet, T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 771 locations within half a mile of this property.
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 | CITY OF ORANGE serves 120,770 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | 2 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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