Orange County property record for 501 E 20th St, Santa Ana, CA 92706
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,030 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.176 acres (7,647 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Jul 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $3,526 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 003-163-11 |
| Primary APN | 003-163-11 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,030 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,647 sqft (0.176 acres) |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 501 E 20TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA ANA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92706-2903 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A TR RESUB OF NOB HILL TR BLK C RESUB OF NOB HILL TR LOT BLK C WLY 53 FT SLY |
| Legal Subdivision | NOB HILL TR RESUB |
| Legal Tract | 653 |
| Legal Block | C |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ANAHEIM-SANTA ANA-GARDEN GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 75401 |
501 E 20th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2005.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 501 E 20TH ST, SANTA ANA, CA 92706-2903 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1997354627 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 23, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000149310 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 501 E 20TH ST, SANTA ANA, CA 92706-2903 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 E 20TH ST, SANTA ANA, CA 92706-2903 |
| Document Number | 0000412464 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022000412464 |
| Name | MUFG UNION BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92121 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 501 E 20th St was $3,526 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Orange County |
| Municipality | Santa Ana City |
| Unified School District | Santa Ana Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $371,045 (+29.71%) Land $195,631 Building $175,414 | |
| 2025 | $3,526.00 Homeowner's exemption | $286,048 Land $191,795 Building $94,253 |
| 2023 | $3,345.00 (+1.18%) Homeowner's exemption | $274,942 Land $184,348 Building $90,594 |
| 2022 | $3,306.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 501 E 20th St 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.
The area around 501 E 20th St 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 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF SANTA ANA serves 316,184 people · EPA ID CA3010038 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 496 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Cosmo Network Solutions, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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