9602 Central Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92844 Property Records

Orange County property record for 9602 Central Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92844

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 2,273 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size0.198 acres (8,640 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$540,000 (Nov 2004)
Tax Bill$9,286 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2017 Mortgage
May 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN098-203-08

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN098-203-08

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,273 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,273 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1956
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1956
Lot Area8,640 sqft (0.198 acres)
Garage Area436 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address9602 CENTRAL AVE
CityGARDEN GROVE
StateCA
Zip92844-2302
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionN TR 1539 BLK LOT 39
Legal Tract1539
Legal Lot Number39
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Township / Civil DivisionANAHEIM-SANTA ANA-GARDEN GROVE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1018
Census Tract88702

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address9602 CENTRAL AVE, GARDEN GROVE, CA 92844-2302
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 5, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
NMSI INC
May 14, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
NEW WAVE LENDING GROUP INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 10, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 10, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20041012977
Last Transfer DateDec 21, 2016
Transfer Doc0000657121
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address9602 CENTRAL AVE, GARDEN GROVE, CA 92844-2302
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 7, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000004029
DateJan 5, 2017
Instrument2017000004029
Lender
NameNMSI INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressLOS ANGELES, CA 90010
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 1, 2047

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address9602 CENTRAL AVE, GARDEN GROVE, CA 92844-2302
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyTICOR TITLE COMPANY OF CA

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000217663
DateMay 14, 2020
Instrument2020000217663
Lender
NameNEW WAVE LENDING GROUP INC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA 91748
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyOrange County
MunicipalityGarden Grove City
Unified School DistrictGarden Grove Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$774,267 (+2%) Land $621,354 Building $152,913
2025$9,286.00 (+3.86%) Homeowner's exemption$759,086 (+4.04%) Land $609,171 Building $149,915
2023$8,941.00 (+2.16%) Homeowner's exemption$729,610 Land $585,515 Building $144,095
2022$8,752.00

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
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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 SystemCITY OF GARDEN GROVE
serves 174,226 people · EPA ID CA3010062
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionSep 2022
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 464 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Cosmo Network Solutions
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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