Orange County property record for 8697 Hillcrest Rd, Buena Park, CA 90621
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,162 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.367 acres (16,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,300,000 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $12,177 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 289-152-11 |
| Primary APN | 289-152-11 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,162 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,162 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,000 sqft (0.367 acres) |
| Garage Area | 536 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8697 HILLCREST RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUENA PARK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90621-1011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | N TR 3250 BLK LOT 72 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 3250 |
| Legal Tract | 3250 |
| Legal Lot Number | 72 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ANAHEIM-SANTA ANA-GARDEN GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 110604 |
8697 Hillcrest Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2026.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 952 REGENT PARK DR, LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, CA 91011-4157 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PENTAGON FCU |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK |
| Jul 29, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 20, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 20, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 13, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026111256 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 18, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000668997 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 8697 HILLCREST RD, BUENA PARK, CA 90621-1011 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8697 HILLCREST RD, BUENA PARK, CA 90621-1011 |
| Document Number | 0000142366 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000142366 |
| Name | PENTAGON FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MC LEAN, VA 22102 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2031 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 8697 HILLCREST RD, BUENA PARK, CA 90621-1011 |
| Document Number | 0000111256 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026111256 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $255,530.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 952 REGENT PARK DR, LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, CA 91011-4157 |
| Document Number | 0000111257, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026111257 |
| Name | US BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.63% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 8697 HILLCREST RD, BUENA PARK, CA 90621-1011 |
| Document Number | 0000262559 |
| Map Reference | MB 99 PG 1-7 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022000262559 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 8697 HILLCREST RD, BUENA PARK, CA 90621-1011 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8697 Hillcrest Rd was $12,177, up 7.2% from the year before.
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 | $1,055,898 (+2%) Land $717,229 Building $338,669 | |
| 2025 | $12,177.00 (+7.18%) | $1,035,195 Land $703,166 Building $332,029 |
| 2024 | $11,361.00 (+2.72%) | |
| 2023 | $11,060.00 (+1.59%) Homeowner's exemption | $994,999 Land $675,862 Building $319,137 |
| 2022 | $10,887.00 |
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 8697 Hillcrest Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 8697 Hillcrest Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | 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 127 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Cosmo Network Solutions, GeoLinks, GigabitNow, Ting.
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