4242 Rafael St, Irvine, CA 92604 Property Records

Orange County property record for 4242 Rafael St, Irvine, CA 92604

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 1,782 sqft · built 1974
Lot Size	0.118 acres (5,140 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$615,000 (Jul 2008)
Tax Bill	$8,357 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2021 Mortgage Mar 2021 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`449-295-03`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`449-295-03`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,782 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,246 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1974
Effective Year Built	Effective 1974
Exterior Material	Stucco
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	5,140 sqft (0.118 acres)
Garage Area	464 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Pool Type	Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	4242 RAFAEL ST
City	IRVINE
State	CA
Zip	92604-2241
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	N TR 7301 BLK LOT 18
Legal Subdivision	TRACT NO 7301
Legal Tract	7301
Legal Lot Number	18
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Township / Civil Division	IRVINE-LAKE FOREST
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2021
Census Tract	52526

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	4242 RAFAEL ST, IRVINE, CA 92604-2241
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Community Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 19, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Mar 8, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Aug 11, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage OWNING CORPORATION
Mar 24, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANLOCK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 25, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 25, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2008357218
Last Transfer Date	Nov 22, 2010
Transfer Doc	0000649157
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Property Address	4242 RAFAEL ST, IRVINE, CA 92604-2241
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 30, 2021
Title Company	AMROCK INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4242 RAFAEL ST, IRVINE, CA 92604-2241

Mortgage

Document Number	0000521754
Date	Aug 19, 2021
Instrument	2021000521754

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2036

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Property Address	4242 RAFAEL ST, IRVINE, CA 92604-2241
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 19, 2021
Title Company	AMERICAN SW TITLE, AMERICAN COAST TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4242 RAFAEL ST, IRVINE, CA 92604-2241

Mortgage

Document Number	0000157889
Date	Mar 8, 2021
Instrument	2021000157889

Lender

Name	LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2036

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Property Address	4242 RAFAEL ST, IRVINE, CA 92604-2241
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	ORANGE COAST TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000393133
Date	Aug 11, 2020
Instrument	2020000393133

Lender

Name	OWNING CORPORATION
Type	Non-Lending Institution
Address	ORANGE, CA 92868

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2035

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Property Address	4242 RAFAEL ST, IRVINE, CA 92604-2241
Document Number	0000145994
Instrument Date	Mar 24, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 24, 2020
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	4242 RAFAEL ST IRVINE CA 926042241, IRVINE, CA 92604-2241

Mortgage

Document Number	0000145994
Date	Apr 1, 2020
Instrument	145994

Lender

Name	LOANLOCK
Address	SANTA ANA, CA 92707

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Mar 31, 2035

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Orange County
Municipality	Irvine City
Unified School District	Irvine Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$807,806 (+2%) Land $629,095 Building $178,711
2025	$8,357.00 (+4.88%) Homeowner's exemption	$791,967 (+4.04%) Land $616,760 Building $175,207
2023	$7,968.00 (+1.94%) Homeowner's exemption	$761,215 Land $592,811 Building $168,404
2022	$7,816.00

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

Flood

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	2 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 743 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Cox Communications Cable	2,000 / 100
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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