308 E Bay Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92661 Property Records

Orange County property record for 308 E Bay Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92661

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 bd · 1 ba · 321 sqft · built 1917
Lot Size0.048 acres (2,089 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$2,280,000 (Nov 2023)
Tax Bill$24,926 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2025 Mortgage
Feb 2024 Mortgage
+ 13 more
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN048-103-19

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN048-103-19

Interior

Bedrooms1 Bed
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area321 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area321 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1917
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1917
Lot Area2,089 sqft (0.048 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address308 E BAY AVE
CityNEWPORT BEACH
StateCA
Zip92661-1228
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionA TR NEWPORT BAY TR SUB OF BLK C BLK LOT 80 NEWPORT BAY TR SUB OF BLK C LOT 80 SLY1/2 AND
Legal SubdivisionNEWPORT BAY TRACT
Legal Tract511
Legal BlockC
Legal Lot Number80
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRAL COAST
Census Block Group3
Census Block3011
Census Tract62800

Owner

308 E Bay Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2023.

Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address306 E BAY AVE, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92661-1228
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 4, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
US BANK NA
Feb 28, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
PNC BANK NA
Nov 29, 2023Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PNC BANK NA
Apr 6, 2023Grant Deed, Transfer
LAWYERS TITLE
Jun 6, 2022Grant Deed, Transfer
Feb 25, 2022Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
FRED JAMES
Feb 25, 2022Grant Deed, Transfer
LAWYERS TITLE
Apr 2, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer
Dec 2, 2020Deed of Trust, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage
SECOND ORCHARD LLC
Apr 10, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage
ALLIANCE PORTFOLIO
Jun 28, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
ALLIANCE PORTFOLIO PRIVATE EQUITY F
Sep 21, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
THUNDERBIRD CAPITAL CORP
Sep 21, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE
Sep 1, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
OTHER INSTITUTIONAL LENDERS
Jun 14, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 29, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 29, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 6, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2023296217
Prior Transfer DateDec 28, 1995
Prior Transfer Doc0000586104
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address308 E BAY AVE, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92661-1228
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 22, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address308 E BAY AVE, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92661-1228

Mortgage

Document Number0000336327
DateDec 4, 2025
Instrument2025000336327
Lender
NameUS BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressOWENSBORO, KY 42301
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueDec 1, 2055
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5.5%
Type Change DateDec 1, 2032
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.75%
Max Rate At Change10.5%
Index1-Year T-Bill
Max Rate10.5%

February 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address308 E BAY AVE, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92661-1228
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 12, 2024
Title CompanyNATIONAL LINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address306-308 E BAY AVE, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92661

Mortgage

Document Number0000044598
DateFeb 28, 2024
Instrument2024000044598
Lender
NamePNC BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressMIAMISBURG, OH 45342
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2054
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate6.12%
Type Change DateMar 1, 2034
Change Frequency6 Months
Min Rate At Change3%
Max Rate At Change11.1%
Margin3
Max Rate11.1%

November 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateNov 29, 2023
Property Address308 E BAY AVE, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92661-1228
Document Number0000296217
Map ReferenceMB 4 PG 29
Instrument DateNov 8, 2023
Instrument2023000296217
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 13, 2023
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address306-308 E BAY AVE, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92661

Mortgage

Document Number0000296218
DateNov 29, 2023
Instrument2023000296218
Lender
NamePNC BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate6.87%
Change Frequency6 Months
Margin3

April 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateApr 6, 2023
Property Address308 E BAY AVE, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92661-1228
Document Number0000078520
Map ReferenceMB 4 PG 29
Instrument DateMar 30, 2023
Instrument2023000078520
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 12, 2023
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3315 FAIRVIEW RD, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-1610

June 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateJun 6, 2022
Property Address308 E BAY AVE, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92661-1228
Document Number0000204898
Map ReferenceMB 4 PG 29
Instrument DateApr 26, 2022
Instrument2022000204898
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 29, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address8031 MAIN ST, STANTON, CA 90680-2452

February 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateFeb 25, 2022
Property Address308 E BAY AVE, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92661-1228
Document Number0000077522
Map ReferenceMB 4 PG 29
Instrument DateFeb 15, 2022
Instrument2022000077522
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 29, 2022
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Notice of Trustee Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address10600 BEACH BLVD # D, D, STANTON, CA 90680-2317

Mortgage

Document Number0000077523
DateFeb 25, 2022
Instrument2022000077523
Lender
NameFRED JAMES
TypePrivate Party
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

February 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateFeb 25, 2022
Property Address308 E BAY AVE, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92661-1228
Document Number0000077521
Map ReferenceMB 4 PG 29
Instrument DateFeb 9, 2022
Instrument2022000077521
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 29, 2022
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyPartially Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Notice of Trustee Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address306 E BAY AVE # 308, 308, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92661-1228

April 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateApr 2, 2021
Property Address308 E BAY AVE, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92661-1228
Document Number0000227143
Map ReferenceMB 4 PG 29
Instrument DateMar 30, 2021
Instrument2021000227143
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address183 RIVO ALTO CANAL, LONG BEACH, CA 90803-4063

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Construction Loan

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateDec 2, 2020
Property Address308 E BAY AVE, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92661-1228
Document Number0000704687
Instrument DateNov 24, 2020
Instrument704687
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedDec 14, 2020
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NAT'L TITLE ORANGE CN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address450 CATALINA DR NEWPORT BEACH CA 926634129, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663-4129

Mortgage

Document Number0000704687
DateDec 2, 2020
Instrument704687
Lender
NameSECOND ORCHARD LLC
Address3151 AIRWAY AVE # Q3, SANTA ANA, CA 92707
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term12 Months
DueDec 1, 2021

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address308 E BAY AVE, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92661-1228
Document Number0000170872
Instrument DateApr 10, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 7, 2020
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
AddressPO BOX 15152 NEWPORT BEACH CA 926595152, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92659-5152

Mortgage

Document Number0000170872
DateApr 15, 2020
Instrument170872
Lender
NameALLIANCE PORTFOLIO
Address120 VANTIS DR # 515, ALISO VIEJO, CA 92656-2679
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term36 Months
DueApr 14, 2023

June 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateJun 28, 2019
Property Address308 E BAY AVE, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92661-1228
Document Number0000229401
Map ReferenceMB 4 PG 29
Instrument DateJun 20, 2019
Instrument2019000229401
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2021
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address306 E BAY AVE # AVE308, 306, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92661-1228

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000229402
DateJun 28, 2019
Instrument2019000229402
Lender
NameALLIANCE PORTFOLIO PRIVATE EQUITY F
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term19 Months
DueJan 1, 2021

September 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateSep 21, 2018
Property Address308 E BAY AVE, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92661-1228
Document Number0000347201
Instrument DateSep 13, 2018
Instrument347201
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 4, 2018
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
AddressPO BOX 15162 NEWPORT BEACH CA 926595162, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92659-5162

Mortgage

Document Number347202
DateSep 21, 2018
Instrument347202
Lender
NameTHUNDERBIRD CAPITAL CORP
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

September 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateSep 21, 2018
Property Address308 E BAY AVE, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92661-1228
Document Number0000347200
Instrument DateSep 12, 2018
Instrument347200
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 2, 2018
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
AddressPO BOX 15162 NEWPORT BEACH CA 926595162, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92659-5162

September 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address308 E BAY AVE, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92661-1228
Document Number0000376877
Instrument DateSep 1, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 24, 2018
Title CompanyWFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, WFG NAT'L TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCorporate Trust
Address306 E BAY AVE NEWPORT BEACH CA 926611228, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92661-1228

Mortgage

Document Number0000376877
DateSep 5, 2017
Instrument376877
Lender
NameOTHER INSTITUTIONAL LENDERS
TypeBank
AddressPETALUMA, CA 94954
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

June 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateJun 14, 2017
Property Address308 E BAY AVE, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92661-1228
Document Number0000244138
Instrument DateJun 13, 2017
Instrument244138
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 20, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCorporate Trust
Address22994 EL TORO RD LAKE FOREST CA 926304961, LAKE FOREST, CA 92630-4961

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 308 E Bay Ave was $24,926, up 1.6% from the year before.

Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyOrange County
MunicipalityNewport Beach City
Unified School DistrictNewport-Mesa Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$2,372,112 (+2%) Land $2,331,215 Building $40,897
2025$24,926.00 (+1.61%)$2,325,600 Land $2,285,504 Building $40,096
2024$24,532.00 (+15.47%)
2023$21,245.00 (-1.51%)$1,976,760 Land $1,938,892 Building $37,868
2022$21,570.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 308 E Bay Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AO, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 84 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies144 units insured
incl. 60 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims14 (1983–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA11 of 14
Most Recent ClaimMar 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Debris And Mud Flows, Dec 2010 · 2 claims
  • Severe Winter Storms And Flooding, Feb 1998 · 2 claims
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mud Flows, Jan 1995 · 2 claims

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

The area around 308 E Bay Ave 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
serves 69,520 people · EPA ID CA3010023
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionFeb 2022
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 820 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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