Orange County property record for 8971 Research Dr, Irvine, CA 92618
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,953 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $20,660 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 588-177-17 |
| Primary APN | 588-177-17 |
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| Lot Area | 5,953 sqft (0.137 acres) |
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| Street Address | 8971 RESEARCH DR |
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| City | IRVINE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92618-4237 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | P BK 338 PG 44 PAR 17 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH COAST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 62653 |
8971 Research Dr, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in September 2004.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10900 FIRESTONE BLVD, NORWALK, CA 90650-2241 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 2004 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 2004 |
| Deed Document Number | 2004855153 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8971 Research Dr was $20,660.
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 | $2,047,378 (+2%) Land $1,130,038 Building $917,340 | |
| 2025 | $20,660.00 | $2,007,234 Land $1,107,881 Building $899,353 |
| 2023 | $19,787.00 (+2%) | $1,929,292 Land $1,064,861 Building $864,431 |
| 2022 | $19,399.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8971 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 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.
The area around 8971 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 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 162 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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