Orange County property record for 296 Novel, Irvine, CA 92618
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,551 sqft · built 2019 |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,550,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $22,950 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 930-030-01 |
| Primary APN | 930-030-01 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Building Area | 2,551 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2019 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Garage Area | 456 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 296 NOVEL |
|---|---|
| City | IRVINE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92618-1792 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Description | N TR 17939 BLK LOT 15 UN 5 LOT 15 OF TRACT 17939 OF CONDO PROJECT 930-03 |
| Legal Tract | 17939 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | IRVINE-LAKE FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5002 |
| Census Tract | 52439 |
Source: Orange County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 296 NOVEL, IRVINE, CA 92618-1792 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 8, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024246116 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 18, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000008741 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 296 NOVEL, IRVINE, CA 92618-1792 |
| Document Number | 0000138724 |
| Instrument Date | May 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026138724 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property, 149 |
| Document Number | 0000138724, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026138724 |
| Name | EAST WEST BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.5% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Orange County |
| Municipality | Irvine City |
| Unified School District | Irvine Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,950.00 (+38.11%) | $1,550,000 (+64.94%) Land $981,038 Building $568,962 |
| 2024 | $16,617.00 (+2.21%) | |
| 2023 | $16,258.00 (+1.99%) | $939,742 Land $463,298 Building $476,444 |
| 2022 | $15,940.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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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