8951 Research Dr, Irvine, CA 92618 Property Records

Orange County property record for 8951 Research Dr, Irvine, CA 92618

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Lot Size0.114 acres (4,961 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$803,000 (Aug 2016)
Tax Bill$25,969 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2023 Transfer
Jul 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN588-177-13

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN588-177-13

Exterior

Lot Area4,961 sqft (0.114 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address8951 RESEARCH DR
CityIRVINE
StateCA
Zip92618-4237
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal DescriptionP BK 338 PG 44 PAR 13
Legal SubdivisionPARCEL MAP 2003-106
Legal Lot Number13
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Township / Civil DivisionSOUTH COAST
Census Block Group3
Census Block3002
Census Tract62653

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address26071 GLEN CANYON DR, LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653-6323
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 24, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY HOMEBU, FIRST AMER TTL CO HOMEBUILDE
Jul 27, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
COMERICA BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 30, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 30, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 21, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2016413322
Prior Transfer DateJul 17, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc0000423206
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateMay 24, 2023
Property Address8951 RESEARCH DR, IRVINE, CA 92618-4237
Document Number0000121300
Map ReferenceMB 995 PG 48-50
Instrument DateOct 14, 2022
Instrument2023000121300
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 5, 2023
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY HOMEBU, FIRST AMER TTL CO HOMEBUILDE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address8951 RESEARCH DR, IRVINE, CA 92618-4237
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000361571
DateJul 27, 2020
Instrument2020000361571
Lender
NameCOMERICA BANK
TypeBank
AddressLIVONIA, MI 48152
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$2,581,570 (+2%) Land $1,281,181 Building $1,300,389
2025$25,969.00 (+4.41%)$2,530,951 (+4.04%) Land $1,256,059 Building $1,274,892
2023$24,873.00 (+2%)$2,432,672 Land $1,207,284 Building $1,225,388
2022$24,385.00

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

Flood

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

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 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless
5,000 / 5,000

May also be available: Cox Communications, GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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