Orange County property record for 290 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,526 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,541 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $25,743 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage Jan 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 641-253-01 |
| Primary APN | 641-253-01 |
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| Units | 3 Units |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 5,526 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,526 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Lot Area | 6,541 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Garage Type | Open |
| Cooling System | Partial |
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| Street Address | 290 FOREST AVE |
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| City | LAGUNA BEACH |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92651-2152 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | C2 |
| Legal Description | A TR ROGERS ADD BLK B LOT 50 ROGERS ADD LOTS 50, 52, 54 BLK B |
| Legal Subdivision | ROGERS ADD |
| Legal Tract | 679 |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 50 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH COAST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 62605 |
290 Forest Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2021.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 386 HIGH DR, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1708 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage MUFG UNION BANK NA |
| Jan 19, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY/CA, LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 9, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000024558 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 290 FOREST AVE, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-2152 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 386 HIGH DR, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1708 |
| Document Number | 0000099173 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022000099173 |
| Name | MUFG UNION BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92612 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 290 FOREST AVE, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-2152 |
| Document Number | 0000024558 |
| Map Reference | MB 31 PG 51&52 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022000024558 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 31, 2022 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY/CA, 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 | 386 HIGH DR, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1708 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 290 Forest Ave was $25,743, up 2.2% from the year before.
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 | $2,481,871 (+2%) Land $1,299,453 Building $1,182,418 | |
| 2025 | $25,743.00 (+2.16%) | $2,433,207 Land $1,273,973 Building $1,159,234 |
| 2024 | $25,199.00 (+2.48%) | |
| 2023 | $24,590.00 (+2.05%) | $2,338,724 Land $1,224,504 Building $1,114,220 |
| 2022 | $24,095.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 290 Forest Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area within the regulatory floodway; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 38 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 38 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 52 (1978–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 52 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 290 Forest Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 502 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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