556 N James St, Orange, CA 92869 Property Records

Orange County property record for 556 N James St, Orange, CA 92869 · Last verified November 2025

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,542 sqft · built 1965
Lot Size0.162 acres (7,100 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$735,000 (May 2020)
Tax Bill$8,845 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Mortgage
May 2020 Sale & Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN093-461-54

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN093-461-54

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,542 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1965
Lot Area7,100 sqft (0.162 acres)
Garage Area423 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address556 N JAMES ST
CityORANGE
StateCA
Zip92869-2659
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionN TR 4479 BLK LOT 3
Legal Tract4479
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Township / Civil DivisionANAHEIM-SANTA ANA-GARDEN GROVE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3008
Census Tract21913

Owner

Source: Orange County records · APN 093-461-54

Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified November 2025

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Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Co-owner2 Verified Secondary Owners
Mailing Address556 N JAMES ST, ORANGE, CA 92869-2659
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 23, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
KIND LENDING LLC
May 22, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
STEARNS LENDING LLC
May 22, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ORANGE COAST TITLE COMPANY/NTHRN CA, ORANGE COAST TITLE CO/STHRN CA
Dec 29, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names3 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 22, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 22, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 22, 2020
Deed Document Number2020000233880
Record UpdatedJun 08, 2026

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address556 N JAMES ST, ORANGE, CA 92869-2659
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 01, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATL TTL ORANGE CNT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address556 N JAMES ST, ORANGE, CA 92869-2659

Mortgage

Document Number0000528930
DateAug 23, 2021
Instrument2021000528930
Lender
NameKIND LENDING LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressSANTA ANA, CA 92707
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 01, 2051

May 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateMay 22, 2020
Property Address556 N JAMES ST, ORANGE, CA 92869-2659
Document Number0000233880
Map ReferenceMB 190 PG 14&15
Instrument DateMay 07, 2020
Instrument2020000233880
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2021
Title CompanyORANGE COAST TTL CO OF SOCAL

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address556 N JAMES ST, ORANGE, CA 92869-2659

Mortgage

Document Number0000233881
DateMay 22, 2020
Instrument2020000233881
Lender
NameSTEARNS LENDING LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 01, 2050

May 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateMay 22, 2020
Property Address556 N JAMES ST, ORANGE, CA 92869-2659
Document Number0000233879
Instrument DateMay 07, 2020
Instrument233879
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 05, 2020
Title CompanyORANGE COAST TITLE COMPANY/NTHRN CA, ORANGE COAST TITLE CO/STHRN CA

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address13181 BAXTER SPRINGS DR RANCHO CUCAMONGA CA 917399255, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91739-9255

December 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address556 N JAMES ST, ORANGE, CA 92869-2659
Document Number0000018242
Instrument DateDec 29, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 30, 2020
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address13181 BAXTER SPRINGS DR RANCHO CUCAMONGA CA 917399255, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91739-9255

Mortgage

Document Number0000018242
DateJan 15, 2020
Instrument18242
Lender
NameQUICKEN LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226-1906
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 14, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Orange County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified November 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyOrange County
MunicipalityOrange City
Unified School DistrictOrange Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$8,845.00 (+4.56%) Homeowner's exemption$803,828 (+4.04%) Land $623,379 Building $180,449
2023$8,459.00 (+1.98%) Homeowner's exemption$772,615 Land $599,172 Building $173,443
2022$8,295.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Orange County (06059C), updated September 27, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Flood HazardModerate
500-Year FloodplainYes

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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

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