Orange County property record for 8161 Whitaker St, Buena Park, CA 90621
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 912 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,590 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $242,000 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,789 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage Aug 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 070-024-11 |
| Primary APN | 070-024-11 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 912 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Gravel |
| Lot Area | 7,590 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Garage Area | 263 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8161 WHITAKER ST |
|---|---|
| City | BUENA PARK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90621-3529 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 830 BLK LOT 6 TR 830 LOT 6 W 60 FT E 105 FT S1/2 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 830 |
| Legal Tract | 830 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ANAHEIM-SANTA ANA-GARDEN GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 110603 |
8161 Whitaker St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2012.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8161 WHITAKER ST, BUENA PARK, CA 90621-3529 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Aug 25, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012494206 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 18, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000493110 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 8161 WHITAKER ST, BUENA PARK, CA 90621-3529 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK TITLE CALIFORNIA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 724 W GAGE AVE, FULLERTON, CA 92832-3112 |
| Document Number | 0000399344 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000399344 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 8161 WHITAKER ST, BUENA PARK, CA 90621-3529 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000361110 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017000361110 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8161 Whitaker St was $3,789.
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Orange County |
| Municipality | Buena Park City |
| Elementary School District | Buena Park Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Fullerton Joint Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $303,548 (+2%) Land $267,450 Building $36,098 | |
| 2025 | $3,789.00 | $297,597 Land $262,206 Building $35,391 |
| 2023 | $3,471.00 (+1.7%) | $286,042 Land $252,024 Building $34,018 |
| 2022 | $3,413.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8161 Whitaker St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
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 | 2 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.
The area around 8161 Whitaker St 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 |
|---|
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 530 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Cosmo Network Solutions Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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