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8970 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683 - Property report

Also known as: 8970 Universe Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1962

Acreage

0.149

Sale price

$653,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
8970 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.
1,352
Year built
1962
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Pool
N
Sales
Sale date
11/06/2017
Sale price
$653,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$7,998
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residence (R-1)
Lot
Acreage
0.149

Area overview

Walk score
75 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
72 /100.  Very Bikeable
Ownership

Ownership information for 8970 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA

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

Sales history for 8970 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/06/2017 $653,000 XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX
05/16/2006 $630,000 XXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX, XXXX & XXXXXXX
12/15/2003 $410,000 XXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
11/20/2025 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XX
11/22/2021 Reconveyance
Substitution Tr		 XX XXX XXXXX XX XXX XXXXX XX
11/05/2021 Trust Deed XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
06/21/2021 Trust Deed XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
01/09/2020 Trust Deed XXXXX XXXXX XX XXX XXXXX
11/08/2017 Trust Deed XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
11/06/2017 Trust Deed XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
11/06/2017 Grant Deed XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX
05/06/2015 Grant Deed XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
04/30/2015 Reconveyance
Substitution Tr		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX XX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 8970 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
2025-2026
Base tax
$7,998
Current property tax
$7,922
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$742,999
Land value
$675,403
Building value
$67,596

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Special assessments for 8970 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA

Description Value Phone
Mosq,fire ant assmt (800) 273-5167
MWD water stdby CHG (866) 807-6864
Oc san regional sewer fee (714) 593-7281
Trash/sewer CHG (800) 273-5167
Vector control CHG (800) 273-5167

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $742,999 1.0764 $7,998 +1.65%
2024-2025 $728,431 1.0801 $7,868 +2.25%
2023-2024 $714,149 1.0775 $7,695 +1.38%
2022-2023 $700,147 1.0841 $7,590 +1.88%
2021-2022 $686,419 1.0853 $7,450 +1.14%
2020-2021 $679,381 1.08427 $7,366 +1.86%
2019-2020 $666,060 1.08576 $7,232 +2.36%
2018-2019 $653,000 1.0819 $7,065 +4.42%
2017-2018 $623,000 1.086 $6,766 +14.58%
2016-2017 $557,000 1.0601 $5,905 +0.01%
Permits

Permit information for 8970 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA

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Neighborhood

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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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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Aletheia Classical Academy NR Private 1-12 10 0.23
Montessori Children's Center NR Private PK, K-2 0 0.43
Montessori Children's Center NR Private PK, K-2 0 0.43
Pleasant View NR Public 200 0.45
Ethan B. Allen Elementary School 9 Public K-6 618 0.60
John Marshall Elementary School 6 Public K-6 344 0.68
Westmont Elementary School 4 Public K-5 385 0.72
Star View Elementary School 8 Public K-5 388 0.84
Eldorado Private School NR Private K-1 6 0.85
Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary School 9 Public K-5 497 0.95
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Vista View Middle School 5 Public 6-8 588 0.16
Aletheia Classical Academy NR Private 1-12 10 0.23
Pleasant View NR Public 200 0.45
Westminster Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 10 1.07
Petra Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 42 1.20
Sarah McGarvin Intermediate School 10 Public 7-8 694 1.27
Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-12 34 1.43
Fulton (Harry C.) Middle School 9 Public 6-8 710 1.45
Davidson Learning Center NR Private 10 1.45
Sycamore Creek Community Charter 4 Charter K-8 157 1.58
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Aletheia Classical Academy NR Private 1-12 10 0.23
Pleasant View NR Public 200 0.45
Westminster Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 10 1.07
Petra Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 42 1.20
Valley Vista High (Continuation) School 3 Public 9-12 321 1.41
Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-12 34 1.43
Davidson Learning Center NR Private 10 1.45
Fountain Valley High School 10 Public 9-12 3,180 1.56
La Quinta High School 9 Public 9-12 2,111 1.61

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Neighbors for 8970 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA

8900 Universe Ave, Westminster 8891 Comet Cir, Westminster 8930 Universe Ave, Westminster 8920 Universe Ave, Westminster 8890 Universe Ave, Westminster 8921 Comet Cir, Westminster 16300 Mercury Dr, Westminster 8931 Comet Cir, Westminster 16270 Mercury Dr, Westminster 16320 Mercury Dr, Westminster 8901 Comet Cir, Westminster 8990 Universe Ave, Westminster 16280 Mercury Dr, Westminster 16310 Mercury Dr, Westminster 16340 Mercury Dr, Westminster 8940 Universe Ave, Westminster 8960 Universe Ave, Westminster 16350 Mercury Dr, Westminster 16360 Mercury Dr, Westminster 16290 Mercury Dr, Westminster

Nearby ZIP codes for 8970 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA

90680, Orange County, CA 90720, Orange County, CA 90742, Orange County, CA 92804, Orange County, CA 92841, Orange County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 8970 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683?

The development at 8970 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683 was built in 1962.

What is the total square footage of 8970 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683?

8970 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683 has a total of 1,352 square feet.

When was 8970 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683 last sold and what was the sale price?

8970 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683 was last sold on 11/06/2017 for $653,000.

What is the assessed value of 8970 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683?

8970 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683 is currently assessed at $742,999.

What are the property taxes for 8970 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683?

The property taxes for 8970 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683 total $7,997.

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