Orange County property record for 273 Wave St, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 284 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,776 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 053-143-18 |
| Primary APN | 053-143-18 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Building Area | 284 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Street Address | 273 WAVE ST |
|---|---|
| City | LAGUNA BEACH |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92651-1453 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Description | A TR MC KNIGHTS ADD BLK H LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCKNIGHTS ADD SEC H TO LAGUNA CLIFFS |
| Legal Tract | 481 |
| Legal Block | H |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH COAST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 62656 |
273 Wave St, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2018.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 273 WAVE ST, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1453 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 30, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000204210 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 4, 2018 |
| Property Address | 273 WAVE ST, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1453 |
| Document Number | 0000204210 |
| Instrument Date | May 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 204210 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 273 WAVE ST LAGUNA BEACH CA 926511453, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1453 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 273 Wave St was $2,776 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Orange County |
| Municipality | Laguna Beach City |
| Unified School District | Laguna Beach Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $101,254 (+2%) Land $86,031 Building $15,223 | |
| 2025 | $2,776.00 Homeowner's exemption | $99,269 Land $84,344 Building $14,925 |
| 2023 | $3,046.00 (+5.58%) Homeowner's exemption | $95,415 Land $81,068 Building $14,347 |
| 2022 | $2,885.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 273 Wave St in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 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.
Wildfire risk around 273 Wave St is moderate, ranking above 52% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 52% of the US · lower than 69% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect 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 | LAGUNA BEACH COUNTY WD serves 18,862 people · EPA ID CA3010017 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 536 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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