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8551 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683 - Property report

Also known as: 8551 Universe Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1977

Acreage

0.151

Sale price

$568K

General Information

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Address
Primary address
8551 Universe Ave
Westminster, CA 92683
Zip code
92683
County
Orange
Municipality
Westminster

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residential
Building sq. ft.
1,933
Year built
1977
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Pool
N
Sales
Sale date
08/12/2013
Sale price
$568,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$7,645
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residence (R-1)
Lot
Acreage
0.151

Area overview

Walk score
43 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
63 /100.  Bikeable

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Ownership

Ownership information for 8551 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 8551 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/12/2013 $568,000 XXXXX XXXXX X XX XXXXX; XX XXXX; XX XXXX; XXXXXX XXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
07/15/2021 Trust Deed XX XXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
08/12/2013 Trust Deed XX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXX
08/12/2013 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXX X XX XXXXX
08/12/2013 Affidavit XXXXX XXXXX X
02/14/2002 Deed XXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 8551 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$7,645
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$710,208
Land value
$553,501
Building value
$156,707

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $696,283 1.0764 $7,495 +1.65%
2024-2025 $682,631 1.0801 $7,373 +2.25%
2023-2024 $669,247 1.0775 $7,211 +1.38%
2022-2023 $656,125 1.0841 $7,113 +1.89%
2021-2022 $643,260 1.0853 $6,981 +1.13%
2020-2021 $636,665 1.08427 $6,903 +1.86%
2019-2020 $624,182 1.08576 $6,777 +2.36%
2018-2019 $611,944 1.0819 $6,621 +1.62%
2017-2018 $599,946 1.086 $6,515 +4.49%
2016-2017 $588,183 1.0601 $6,235 +1.53%
Permits

Permit information for 8551 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA

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Neighborhood

Westminster residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,055,000

4.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$671

9.3% Y-o-Y

Orange county median sale price

$1,199,500

3.4% Y-o-Y

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Westmont Elementary School 4 Public K-5 385 0.37
Aletheia Classical Academy NR Private 1-12 10 0.50
Pleasant View NR Public 200 0.51
Star View Elementary School 8 Public K-5 388 0.62
Oc Montessori Academy NR Private PK-2 82 0.76
Oc Montessori Academy NR Private PK-2 82 0.76
Montessori Children's Center NR Private PK, K-2 0 0.77
Montessori Children's Center NR Private PK, K-2 0 0.77
Sun View Elementary School NR Public K-5 0 0.80
Demille Elementary School 6 Public K-6 509 0.97
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Aletheia Classical Academy NR Private 1-12 10 0.50
Pleasant View NR Public 200 0.51
Vista View Middle School 5 Public 6-8 588 0.52
Petra Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 42 0.81
Fusion Academy - Huntington Beach NR Private 6-12 34 1.10
Fusion Academy Huntington Beach NR Private 6-12 30 1.10
Davidson Learning Center NR Private 10 1.14
Sycamore Creek Community Charter 4 Charter K-8 157 1.29
Fulton (Harry C.) Middle School 9 Public 6-8 710 1.47
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Aletheia Classical Academy NR Private 1-12 10 0.50
Pleasant View NR Public 200 0.51
Petra Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 42 0.81
Fusion Academy - Huntington Beach NR Private 6-12 34 1.10
Fusion Academy Huntington Beach NR Private 6-12 30 1.10
Davidson Learning Center NR Private 10 1.14
Huntington Beach Adult NR Public 0 1.53
Coast High School 6 Public 9-12 183 1.55

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Neighbors for 8551 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA

8471 Heil Ave, Westminster 8441 Heil Ave, Westminster 8541 Barry Pl, Westminster 8582 Universe Ave, Westminster 8451 Heil Ave, Westminster 8431 Heil Ave, Westminster 8571 Universe Ave, Westminster 16410 Laura Way, Westminster 8561 Universe Ave, Westminster 8581 Universe Ave, Westminster 16390 Laura Way, Westminster 8541 Universe Ave, Westminster 16391 Timothy Ln, Westminster 16380 Laura Way, Westminster 8572 Universe Ave, Westminster 8421 Heil Ave, Westminster 16420 Laura Way, Westminster 16430 Laura Way, Westminster 8562 Universe Ave, Westminster 8461 Heil Ave, Westminster

Nearby ZIP codes for 8551 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA

90620, Orange County, CA 90680, Orange County, CA 90720, Orange County, CA 90742, Orange County, CA 92655, Orange County, CA 92703, Orange County, CA 92704, Orange County, CA 92804, Orange County, CA 92841, Orange County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 8551 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683?

The development at 8551 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683 was built in 1977.

What is the total square footage of 8551 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683?

8551 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683 has a total of 1,933 square feet.

When was 8551 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683 last sold and what was the sale price?

8551 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683 was last sold on 08/12/2013 for $568,000.

What is the assessed value of 8551 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683?

8551 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683 is currently assessed at $710,208.

What are the property taxes for 8551 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683?

The property taxes for 8551 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683 total $7,644.

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