Orange County property record for 279 Novel, Irvine, CA 92618
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,446 sqft · built 2022 |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,629,500 (Feb 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $24,133 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Transfer Feb 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 930-022-14 |
| Primary APN | 930-022-14 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,446 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2022 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2022 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Garage Area | 439 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 279 NOVEL |
|---|---|
| City | IRVINE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92618-1792 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Description | N TR 17939 BLK LOT 39 UN 28 LOT 39 OF TRACT 17939 OF CONDO PROJECT 930-02 |
| Legal Tract | 17939 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | IRVINE-LAKE FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5002 |
| Census Tract | 52439 |
279 Novel, a condominium, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2024.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 NOVEL, IRVINE, CA 92618-1792 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer WFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CITIBANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 14, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202433288 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Property Address | 279 NOVEL, IRVINE, CA 92618-1792 |
| Document Number | 0000033287 |
| Map Reference | MB 976 PG 16-35 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 5, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024000033287 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Title Company | WFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 279 NOVEL, IRVINE, CA 92618-1792 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Property Address | 279 NOVEL, IRVINE, CA 92618-1792 |
| Document Number | 0000033288 |
| Map Reference | MB 976 PG 16-35 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024000033288 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Title Company | WFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 279 NOVEL, IRVINE, CA 92618-1792 |
| Document Number | 0000033289 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024000033289 |
| Name | CITIBANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6% |
| Type Change Date | Mar 1, 2034 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 11% |
| Max Rate | 11% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Novel was $24,133, up 14.2% from the year before.
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Orange County |
| Municipality | Irvine City |
| Unified School District | Irvine Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,695,175 (+2%) Land $1,119,542 Building $575,633 | |
| 2025 | $24,133.00 (+14.17%) | $1,661,937 Land $1,097,590 Building $564,347 |
| 2024 | $21,137.00 (+2.23%) | |
| 2023 | $20,675.00 (+99.93%) | $1,360,000 Land $883,255 Building $476,745 |
| 2022 | $10,341.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 279 Novel 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 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 279 Novel is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 97.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | IRVINE RANCH WATER DISTRICT serves 450,323 people · EPA ID CA3010092 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 640 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 |
| Cox Communications Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 2,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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