8531 Research Dr, Irvine, CA 92618 Property Records

Orange County property record for 8531 Research Dr, Irvine, CA 92618

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Lot Size8.46 acres (368,579 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Tax Bill$127,826 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2026 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN588-171-02

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN588-171-02

Exterior

Lot Area368,579 sqft

Location & Zoning

Street Address8531 RESEARCH DR
CityIRVINE
StateCA
Zip92618
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal DescriptionP BK 265 PG 9 PAR 1 P.M. 265-09 PAR.1,POR. OF PARCEL
Legal SubdivisionPARCEL MAP 90-128
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Township / Civil DivisionSOUTH COAST
Census Block Group3
Census Block3002
Census Tract62653

Owner

8531 Research Dr, a commercial property, is owned by a company.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 2450, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658-8972
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

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

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateAug 19, 2026
Property Address8531 RESEARCH DR, IRVINE, CA 92618
Document Number0000234863
Instrument DateAug 18, 2026
Instrument2026234863
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 9, 2026
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLimited Liability Partnership, 266
Address550 NEWPORT CENTER DR, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660-7010

Mortgage

Document Number0000234863,
DateAug 19, 2026
Instrument2026234863
Lender
NamePNC BANK
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Max Rate-1%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 8531 Research Dr was $127,826.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyOrange County
MunicipalityIrvine City
Unified School DistrictIrvine Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$12,283,316 (+2%) Land $2,216,466 Building $10,066,850
2025$127,826.00$12,042,467 Land $2,173,006 Building $9,869,461
2023$121,737.00 (+2.53%)$11,526,029 Land $2,088,627 Building $9,437,402
2022$118,734.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 8531 Research Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 9 (5% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies3 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.

Wildfire

The area around 8531 Research Dr 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemIRVINE RANCH WATER DISTRICT
serves 450,323 people · EPA ID CA3010092
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionNov 2023
LeadUnder 1 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 162 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless
5,000 / 5,000
Google Fiber
Fiber
2,000 / 1,000
Cox Communications
Fiber · Cable in parts of the area
2,000 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.

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