Orange County property record for 5 Birchwood, Irvine, CA 92618
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,500 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.094 acres (4,102 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $785,000 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $10,333 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 466-181-42 |
| Primary APN | 466-181-42 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,500 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Lot Area | 4,102 sqft (0.094 acres) |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 5 BIRCHWOOD |
|---|---|
| City | IRVINE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92618-3945 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 15541 BLK LOT 101 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 15541 |
| Legal Tract | 15541 |
| Legal Lot Number | 101 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | IRVINE-LAKE FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 52531 |
5 Birchwood is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2012.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 BIRCHWOOD, IRVINE, CA 92618-3945 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 25, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012795769 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 5 BIRCHWOOD, IRVINE, CA 92618-3945 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATL TTL ORANGE CNT |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000685203 |
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| Date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020000685203 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Birchwood was $10,333 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $985,999 (+2%) Land $643,258 Building $342,741 | |
| 2025 | $10,333.00 Homeowner's exemption | $966,666 Land $630,645 Building $336,021 |
| 2023 | $9,856.00 (+1.92%) Homeowner's exemption | $929,130 Land $606,156 Building $322,974 |
| 2022 | $9,670.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5 Birchwood in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5 Birchwood is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 | 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 676 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Google Fiber.
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