Orange County property record for 261 N Stevens St, Orange, CA 92868
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,394 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,950 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $153,000 (Aug 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $3,044 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Reverse Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 039-363-02 |
| Primary APN | 039-363-02 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,394 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,394 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Lot Area | 5,950 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 261 N STEVENS ST |
|---|---|
| City | ORANGE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92868-2312 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 1349 BLK C LOT 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO. 1349 |
| Legal Tract | 1349 |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ANAHEIM-SANTA ANA-GARDEN GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 76105 |
261 N Stevens St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2022.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 N STEVENS ST, ORANGE, CA 92868-2312 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1996401487 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000412184 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 261 N STEVENS ST, ORANGE, CA 92868-2312 |
| Document Number | 0000412184 |
| Map Reference | MB 41 PG 18 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022000412184 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY |
| 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 | 261 N STEVENS ST, ORANGE, CA 92868-2312 |
| Document Number | 0000412185 |
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| Date | Dec 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022000412185 |
| Name | HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ISELIN, NJ 08830 |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7.59% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Index | 1-Year T-Bill |
| Max Rate | 12.5% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 N Stevens St was $3,044.
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Orange County |
| Municipality | Orange City |
| Unified School District | Orange Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $254,160 (+2%) Land $187,698 Building $66,462 | |
| 2025 | $3,044.00 | $249,177 Land $184,018 Building $65,159 |
| 2023 | $2,906.00 (+2.07%) | $239,502 Land $176,872 Building $62,630 |
| 2022 | $2,847.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 261 N Stevens St in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 261 N Stevens 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 |
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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 ORANGE serves 120,770 people · EPA ID CA3010027 |
|---|---|
| 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, 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 602 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Cosmo Network Solutions Fixed Wireless | 350 / 150 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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