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8940 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683 - Property report

Also known as: 8940 Universe Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1961

Acreage

0.138

Sale price

$482,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
8940 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.
1,435
Year built
1961
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Pool
N
Sales
Sale date
02/29/2008
Sale price
$482,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$6,815
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residence (R-1)
Lot
Acreage
0.138

Area overview

Walk score
71 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
70 /100.  Very Bikeable
Ownership

Ownership information for 8940 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA

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

Sales history for 8940 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/29/2008 $482,000 XXXXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXXX X
07/16/2001 $283,000 XXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXX
08/06/1992 $182,000 XXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
04/22/2026 Grant Deed XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX
04/21/2026 Interspousal Grant Deed XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX
01/27/2021 Trust Deed XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
06/25/2020 Trust Deed XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
06/25/2020 Grant Deed XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX
02/29/2008 Deed XXXXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXXX X
02/29/2008 Deed XXX, XXXXX XXXX, XXXXX X
07/20/2006 Deed XXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXX, XXXX
08/29/2002 Deed XXXXXX, XXXX
07/16/2001 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 8940 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
$6,815
Current property tax
$6,739
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$633,109
Land value
$534,404
Building value
$98,705

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Special assessments for 8940 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 $633,109 1.0764 $6,815 +1.65%
2024-2025 $620,696 1.0801 $6,704 +2.25%
2023-2024 $608,526 1.0775 $6,557 +1.38%
2022-2023 $596,595 1.0841 $6,468 +1.89%
2021-2022 $584,898 1.0853 $6,348 +1.13%
2020-2021 $578,901 1.08427 $6,277 +1.86%
2019-2020 $567,550 1.08576 $6,162 +2.36%
2018-2019 $556,422 1.0819 $6,020 +1.62%
2017-2018 $545,512 1.086 $5,924 +4.49%
2016-2017 $534,816 1.0601 $5,670 +1.53%
Permits

Permit information for 8940 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
02/23/2021

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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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FEMA flood zones

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 0.24
Montessori Children's Center NR Private PK, K-2 0 0.44
Montessori Children's Center NR Private PK, K-2 0 0.44
Pleasant View NR Public 200 0.45
Ethan B. Allen Elementary School 9 Public K-6 618 0.62
John Marshall Elementary School 6 Public K-6 344 0.69
Westmont Elementary School 4 Public K-5 385 0.70
Star View Elementary School 8 Public K-5 388 0.82
Eldorado Private School NR Private K-1 6 0.86
Oc Montessori Academy NR Private PK-2 82 0.96
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Vista View Middle School 5 Public 6-8 588 0.18
Aletheia Classical Academy NR Private 1-12 10 0.24
Pleasant View NR Public 200 0.45
Westminster Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 10 1.08
Petra Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 42 1.18
Sarah McGarvin Intermediate School 10 Public 7-8 694 1.29
Davidson Learning Center NR Private 10 1.43
Liberty Christian School NR Private PK-12 234 1.43
Fulton (Harry C.) Middle School 9 Public 6-8 710 1.44
Sycamore Creek Community Charter 4 Charter K-8 157 1.56
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Aletheia Classical Academy NR Private 1-12 10 0.24
Pleasant View NR Public 200 0.45
Westminster Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 10 1.08
Petra Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 42 1.18
Valley Vista High (Continuation) School 3 Public 9-12 321 1.42
Davidson Learning Center NR Private 10 1.43
Liberty Christian School NR Private PK-12 234 1.43
Fountain Valley High School 10 Public 9-12 3,180 1.57
La Quinta High School 9 Public 9-12 2,111 1.63

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Neighbors for 8940 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA

8900 Universe Ave, Westminster 8891 Comet Cir, Westminster 8961 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 8941 Comet Cir, Westminster 8970 Universe Ave, Westminster 8960 Universe Ave, Westminster 16290 Mercury Dr, Westminster

Nearby ZIP codes for 8940 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 8940 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683?

The development at 8940 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683 was built in 1961.

What is the total square footage of 8940 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683?

8940 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683 has a total of 1,435 square feet.

When was 8940 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683 last sold and what was the sale price?

8940 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683 was last sold on 02/29/2008 for $482,000.

What is the assessed value of 8940 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683?

8940 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683 is currently assessed at $633,109.

What are the property taxes for 8940 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683?

The property taxes for 8940 Universe Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683 total $6,814.

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