512 Playa, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Property Records

Orange County property record for 512 Playa, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,923 sqft · built 1971
Lot Size0.058 acres (2,526 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$780,000 (Jul 2012)
Tax Bill$10,396 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Mortgage
Mar 2017 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN440-231-20

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN440-231-20

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,923 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1971
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1971
Lot Area2,526 sqft (0.058 acres)
Garage Area484 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address512 PLAYA
CityNEWPORT BEACH
StateCA
Zip92660-3531
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionN TR 7166 BLK LOT 19
Legal SubdivisionTRACT NO 7166
Legal Tract7166
Legal Lot Number19
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRAL COAST
Census Block Group4
Census Block4004
Census Tract63004

Owner

512 Playa is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2020.

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

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address512 PLAYA, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660-3531
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 21, 2020Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC
Mar 21, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
WESCOM CTRL CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 6, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 6, 2012 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMay 10, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2012385962
Last Transfer DateSep 15, 2020
Transfer Doc0000509015
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateSep 21, 2020
Property Address512 PLAYA, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660-3531
Document Number0000509015
Map ReferenceMB 275 PG 17-22
Instrument DateSep 15, 2020
Instrument2020000509015
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 21, 2022
Title CompanyCALIFORNIA TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address512 PLAYA, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660-3531

Mortgage

Document Number0000509016
DateSep 21, 2020
Instrument2020000509016
Lender
NamePROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2050

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address512 PLAYA, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660-3531
Document Number0000122096
Instrument DateMar 21, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 4, 2017
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address512 PLAYA NEWPORT BEACH CA 926603531, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660-3531

Mortgage

Document Number0000122096
DateMar 28, 2017
Instrument122096
Lender
NameWESCOM CTRL CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressANAHEIM, CA 92807
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueMar 27, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 512 Playa was $10,396 with a homeowner's exemption.

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$979,719 (+2%) Land $833,007 Building $146,712
2025$10,396.00 Homeowner's exemption$960,509 Land $816,673 Building $143,836
2023$9,984.00 (+1.73%) Homeowner's exemption$923,212 Land $784,961 Building $138,251
2022$9,814.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 512 Playa in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

Wildfire risk around 512 Playa is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 93% of the US · lower than 96% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.03% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 132 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Cox Communications, GeoLinks.

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