Orange County property record for 522 High Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,783 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $3,550,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $22,460 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 496-041-40 |
| Primary APN | 496-041-40 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,783 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,783 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Lot Area | 5,800 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Garage Area | 510 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 522 HIGH DR |
|---|---|
| City | LAGUNA BEACH |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92651-1525 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 188 BLK F LOT 34 TR 188 LOT 34 BLK F ALL -EX NELY 2 FT- |
| Legal Subdivision | TR 188 |
| Legal Tract | 188 |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH COAST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 62656 |
522 High Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2026.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 522 HIGH DR, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1525 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 10, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 10, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 19, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202669777 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 16, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000314423 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 522 HIGH DR, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1525 |
| Document Number | 0000069777 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 40 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026000069777 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Title Company | CALIFORNIA TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 522 HIGH DR, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1525 |
| Document Number | 0000069778 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026000069778 |
| Name | JMJ FINANCIAL GROUP |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 522 High Dr was $22,460.
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Orange County |
| Municipality | Laguna Beach City |
| Unified School District | Laguna Beach Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,150,291 (+2%) Land $2,005,244 Building $145,047 | |
| 2025 | $22,460.00 | $2,108,129 Land $1,965,926 Building $142,203 |
| 2023 | $21,726.00 (+2.2%) | $2,021,563 Land $1,889,587 Building $131,976 |
| 2022 | $21,258.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 522 High Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2021.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
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 risk around 522 High Dr is moderate, ranking above 61% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 61% of the US · lower than 63% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | LAGUNA BEACH COUNTY WD serves 18,862 people · EPA ID CA3010017 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 595 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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