Orange County property record for 8961 Research Dr, Irvine, CA 92618
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,960 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $3,600,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $42,790 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Construction Loan Sep 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 588-177-15 |
| Primary APN | 588-177-15 |
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| Lot Area | 4,960 sqft (0.114 acres) |
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| Street Address | 8961 RESEARCH DR |
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| City | IRVINE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92618-4264 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | P BK 338 PG 44 PAR 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARCEL MAP 2003-106 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH COAST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 62653 |
Source: Orange County records, as of September 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16381 SCIENTIFIC, IRVINE, CA 92618-4354 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Sep 27, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage CITIZENS BUSINESS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 25, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 2016313838 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 8961 RESEARCH DR, IRVINE, CA 92618-4264 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000287146 |
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| Date | Aug 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018000287146 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 8961 RESEARCH DR, IRVINE, CA 92618-4264 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | ORANGE COAST TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000373494 |
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| Date | Sep 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019000373494 |
| Name | CITIZENS BUSINESS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Orange County |
| Municipality | Irvine City |
| Unified School District | Irvine Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,261,668 (+2%) Land $2,130,835 Building $2,130,833 | |
| 2025 | $42,790.00 (+4.4%) | $4,178,106 (+4.04%) Land $2,089,054 Building $2,089,052 |
| 2023 | $40,985.00 (+2%) | $4,015,866 Land $2,007,933 Building $2,007,933 |
| 2022 | $40,181.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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.
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 | IRVINE RANCH WATER DISTRICT serves 450,323 people · EPA ID CA3010092 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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