252 Novel, Irvine, CA 92618 Property Records

Orange County property record for 252 Novel, Irvine, CA 92618 · Last verified April 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Architecture StyleCondo/Apartment
Year BuiltBuilt 2019
Square Footage1,805 sqft Living Area
Garage447 sqft
Last Sale$1,125,000 (2023)
Tax Bill$17,815.00 (2024)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN930-030-28

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Building Area1,805 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2019
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2019
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment Style
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage Area447 sqft Garage

Location & Zoning

Street Address252 NOVEL
CityIRVINE
StateCA
Zip92618-1792
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Legal DescriptionN TR 17939 BLK LOT 19 UN 48 LOT 19 OF TRACT 17939 OF CONDO PROJECT 930-03
Legal SubdivisionMODO AT NOVEL PARK
Legal Tract17939
Legal Lot Number19
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Minor Civil DivisionIRVINE-LAKE FOREST
Census Blockgroup5
Census Block5002
Census Tract52439

Owner

Source: Orange County records · APN 930-030-28

Assessment roll updated August 6, 2025 · Last verified April 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address163 SCALE, IRVINE, CA 92618-1371
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 03, 2026Grant Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
May 19, 2023Grant Deed, Transfer
LAWYERS TITLE
Jan 14, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Veterans Administration Mortgage
PLAZA HM MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMay 19, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 19, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 27, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2023117391
Last Transfer DateMar 18, 2026
Transfer Doc0000096283
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

April 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateApr 03, 2026
Property Address252 NOVEL, IRVINE, CA 92618-1792
Document Number0000096283
Instrument DateMar 18, 2026
Instrument202696283
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address163 SCALE, IRVINE, CA 92618-1371

May 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateMay 19, 2023
Property Address252 NOVEL, IRVINE, CA 92618-1792
Document Number0000117391
Map ReferenceMB 976 PG 16-35
Instrument DateMay 08, 2023
Instrument2023000117391
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 01, 2023
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address46 BELLCHASE CT, PIKESVILLE, MD 21208-1300

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address252 NOVEL, IRVINE, CA 92618-1792
Document Number0000041028
Instrument DateJan 14, 2021
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 28, 2021
Title CompanyTICOR TITLE ORANGE COUNTY BR, TICOR TITLE ORANGE CNTY BR

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address252 NOVEL IRVINE CA 926181792, IRVINE, CA 92618-1792

Mortgage

Document Number0000041028
DateJan 21, 2021
Instrument41028
Lender
NamePLAZA HM MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSAN DIEGO, CA 92121
Agreement
TypeVeterans Administration Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 20, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Orange County records · Assessment roll updated August 6, 2025 · Last verified April 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyOrange County
MunicipalityIrvine City
Unified School DistrictIrvine Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$18,172.00 (+2%)$1,170,450 (+46.64%) Land $761,252 Building $409,198
2024$17,815.00 (+27.17%)
2023$14,009.00 (+2%)$798,164 Land $441,386 Building $356,778
2022$13,734.00

Flood & Wildfire

252 Novel is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Orange County (06059C), updated September 27, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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