Orange County property record for 255 Cedar St, Newport Beach, CA 92663
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,968 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,480 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,014 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 045-067-21 |
| Primary APN | 045-067-21 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,968 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,968 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Gravel |
| Lot Area | 2,480 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| View / Lot | Ocean |
| Garage Area | 512 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 255 CEDAR ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEWPORT BEACH |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92663-1937 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 772 BLK 4 LOT 12 TR 772 LOT 12 BLK 4 NELY 6 FT THEREOF AND ALL (EX |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO. 772 |
| Legal Tract | 772 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 63603 |
255 Cedar St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2025.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 255 CEDAR ST, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663-1937 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 27, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000048675 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 255 Cedar St was $3,014 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Orange County |
| Municipality | Newport Beach City |
| Unified School District | Newport-Mesa Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $261,024 (+2%) Land $102,759 Building $158,265 | |
| 2025 | $3,014.00 Homeowner's exemption | $255,906 Land $100,744 Building $155,162 |
| 2023 | $2,885.00 (+1.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $245,970 Land $96,832 Building $149,138 |
| 2022 | $2,831.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 255 Cedar St in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 42 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 27 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 27 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 42 (1978–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 42 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2016 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
|
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.
The area around 255 Cedar St 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land 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 | CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH serves 69,520 people · EPA ID CA3010023 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2022 |
| 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, 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 713 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures