Orange County property record for 8972 Rathburn Ave, Westminster, CA 92683
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,730 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,859 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Aug 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $4,002 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage Apr 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 107-464-02 |
| Primary APN | 107-464-02 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,730 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,090 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Lot Area | 5,859 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8972 RATHBURN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WESTMINSTER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92683-6818 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 2803 BLK LOT 483 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 2803 |
| Legal Tract | 2803 |
| Legal Lot Number | 483 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH COAST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 99702 |
8972 Rathburn Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in April 2020.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15282 WILSON ST, WESTMINSTER, CA 92683-6340 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Apr 13, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1998513859 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 8, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000166265 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 8972 RATHBURN AVE, WESTMINSTER, CA 92683-6818 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | PROVIDENT TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 15282 WILSON ST, WESTMINSTER, CA 92683-6340 |
| Document Number | 0000016774 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000016774 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 8972 RATHBURN AVE, WESTMINSTER, CA 92683-6818 |
| Document Number | 0000166265 |
| Map Reference | MB 114 PG 1-9 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020000166265 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 15282 WILSON ST, WESTMINSTER, CA 92683-6340 |
| Document Number | 0000166266 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020000166266 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2040 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8972 Rathburn Ave was $4,002.
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Orange County |
| Municipality | Westminster City |
| Secondary School District | Huntington Beach Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Westminster School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $303,811 (+2%) Land $232,081 Building $71,730 | |
| 2025 | $4,002.00 | $297,854 Land $227,530 Building $70,324 |
| 2023 | $3,809.00 (+1.65%) | $286,289 Land $218,694 Building $67,595 |
| 2022 | $3,747.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8972 Rathburn Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1992.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1992–2000) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2000 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 8972 Rathburn Ave 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 | CITY OF WESTMINSTER serves 93,591 people · EPA ID CA3010064 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 5 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 880 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Cosmo Network Solutions Fixed Wireless | 350 / 150 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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