Orange County property record for 6401 Cathay Cir, Buena Park, CA 90620
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,615 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $800,000 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $9,670 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Transfer Mar 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 134-401-18 |
| Primary APN | 134-401-18 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,615 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,615 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Garage Area | 430 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 6401 CATHAY CIR |
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| City | BUENA PARK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90620-4402 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 3056 BLK LOT 92 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO. 3056 |
| Legal Tract | 3056 |
| Legal Lot Number | 92 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ANAHEIM-SANTA ANA-GARDEN GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 110203 |
6401 Cathay Cir is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2023.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6401 CATHAY CIR, BUENA PARK, CA 90620-4402 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2023 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer ORANGE COAST TITLE COMPANY |
| Mar 2, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SCHOOLSFIRST FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 2, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 2, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202348237 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 6401 CATHAY CIR, BUENA PARK, CA 90620-4402 |
| Document Number | 0000048236 |
| Map Reference | MB 110 PG 22-24 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000048236 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Title Company | ORANGE COAST TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 10424 FAYWOOD ST, BELLFLOWER, CA 90706-3309 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 6401 CATHAY CIR, BUENA PARK, CA 90620-4402 |
| Document Number | 0000048237 |
| Map Reference | MB 110 PG 22-24 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000048237 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Title Company | ORANGE COAST 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 |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 6401 CATHAY CIR, BUENA PARK, CA 90620-4402 |
| Document Number | 0000048238 |
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| Date | Mar 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000048238 |
| Name | SCHOOLSFIRST FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.12% |
| Type Change Date | Apr 1, 2030 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 3.12% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.12% |
| Index | 1-Year T-Bill |
| Max Rate | 10.1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6401 Cathay Cir was $9,670.
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Orange County |
| Municipality | Buena Park City |
| Secondary School District | Anaheim Union High School District (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Cypress Elementary School District (KG - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $848,966 (+2%) Land $764,064 Building $84,902 | |
| 2025 | $9,670.00 | $832,320 Land $749,082 Building $83,238 |
| 2023 | $1,273.00 (+8.25%) | $82,583 Land $26,374 Building $56,209 |
| 2022 | $1,176.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 6401 Cathay Cir in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1995.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1995) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1995 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mud Flows |
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.
The area around 6401 Cathay Cir 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 |
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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 BUENA PARK serves 82,667 people · EPA ID CA3010003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| 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 454 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Cosmo Network Solutions, GeoLinks.
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