5181 Dover Dr, La Palma, CA 90623 Property Records

Orange County property record for 5181 Dover Dr, La Palma, CA 90623

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,315 sqft · built 1971
Lot Size0.035 acres (1,516 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$407,000 (May 2016)
Tax Bill$5,690 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2021 Transfer
Sep 2019 Loan Modification
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN262-393-47

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN262-393-47

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,315 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1971
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1971
Exterior MaterialBlock
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area1,516 sqft (0.035 acres)
Garage Area441 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address5181 DOVER DR
CityLA PALMA
StateCA
Zip90623-2312
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionN TR 7305 BLK LOT 74
Legal SubdivisionTRACT NUMBER 7305
Legal Tract7305
Legal Lot Number74
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Township / Civil DivisionANAHEIM-SANTA ANA-GARDEN GROVE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3003
Census Tract110102

Owner

5181 Dover Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2021.

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

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address5181 DOVER DR, LA PALMA, CA 90623-2312
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 18, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Sep 24, 2019Loan Modification, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
HOME PT FIN'L
Sep 24, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 26, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 26, 2016 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 6, 1994
Deed Document Number2016238297
Last Transfer DateJun 16, 2021
Transfer Doc0000403471
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateJun 18, 2021
Property Address5181 DOVER DR, LA PALMA, CA 90623-2312
Document Number0000403471
Map ReferenceMB 289 PG 24-27
Instrument DateJun 16, 2021
Instrument2021000403471
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5181 DOVER DR, LA PALMA, CA 90623-2312

September 2019: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address5181 DOVER DR, LA PALMA, CA 90623-2312
Document Number0000415464
Instrument DateSep 24, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 1, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address5181 DOVER DR LA PALMA CA 906232312, LA PALMA, CA 90623-2312

Mortgage

Document Number0000415464
DateOct 23, 2019
Instrument415464
Lender
NameHOME PT FIN'L
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueOct 22, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4.25%

September 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address5181 DOVER DR, LA PALMA, CA 90623-2312
Document Number0000415465
Instrument DateSep 24, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 1, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address5181 DOVER DR LA PALMA CA 906232312, LA PALMA, CA 90623-2312

Mortgage

Document Number0000415465
DateOct 23, 2019
Instrument415465
Lender
NameHUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV
Address451 7TH ST SW, SANTA MONICA, CA 90410
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueOct 22, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5181 Dover Dr was $5,690 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.5% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyOrange County
MunicipalityLa Palma City
Secondary School DistrictAnaheim Union High School District (07 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictCypress Elementary School District (KG - 06)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$491,438 (+2%) Land $401,659 Building $89,779
2025$5,690.00 (+4.52%) Homeowner's exemption$481,802 Land $393,783 Building $88,019
2024$5,444.00 (+2.37%)
2023$5,318.00 (+1.2%) Homeowner's exemption$463,094 Land $378,492 Building $84,602
2022$5,255.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5181 Dover Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 5181 Dover Dr 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 RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemGOLDEN STATE WC - WEST ORANGE COUNTY
private · serves 114,693 people · EPA ID CA3010022
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionFeb 2025
Lead2 ppb (2023–2025)
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 673 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: Astound Broadband, GeoLinks, Verizon.

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