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478 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663 Property Information

478 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 478 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach
Zip code 92663
County Orange
Neighborhood Newport Heights

Sales & Tax Overview for 478 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach

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Current property tax $3,473

Lot & Building Information for 478 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach

Building sqft 1,505
Building class Single Family Residential (1)
Acreage 0.117
Year built 1976
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning district Single-Unit Residential Detached (R-1)

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Other Property Data for 478 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach

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About 478 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 478 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663?

478 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663 was built in 1976 and has a total of 1,505 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 478 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $338,525, the tax amount paid for 478 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663 is $3,546.

When was 478 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663 last sold?

478 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663 was last sold in 07/27/2004.

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Past Sales & Property History for 478 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach

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Title Documents for 478 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
12/01/2020 Trust Deed
08/28/2020 Trust Deed
05/28/2013 Trust Deed
03/14/2013 Trust Deed 04/01/2043
07/27/2004 Deed
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Property Taxes for 478 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $3,547
Current property tax $3,473
Market value $338,525

Special Assessments for 478 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach

Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes/direct assessments are applicable for this property.

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

Assessment History for 478 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 478 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $338,525 1.0477 $3,547 +1.56%
2024-2025 $331,888 1.0522 $3,492 +2.38%
2023-2024 $325,381 1.0483 $3,411 +1.66%
2022-2023 $319,001 1.0518 $3,355 +1.98%
2021-2022 $312,747 1.0521 $3,290 +0.95%

Permits for 478 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach

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Newport Beach residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$3,355,000
1.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,492
17.6% YoY
Orange County Median Sale Price
$1,155,000
2.2% YoY

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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Newport Heights Elementary School 7 Public K-6 461 0.22
GERMAN SCHOOL campus NR Private 3-12 0 0.74
Carden Hall, Inc School NR Private PK-8 443 0.82
Carden Hall, Inc School NR Private PK-8 443 0.82
International School for Science and Culture NR Charter K-8 130 0.91

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
GERMAN SCHOOL campus NR Private 3-12 0 0.74
Horace Ensign Intermediate School 8 Public 7-8 915 0.75
Carden Hall, Inc School NR Private PK-8 443 0.82
Newport Academy Day School NR Private 8-12 10 0.84
International School for Science and Culture NR Charter K-8 130 0.91

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Newport Harbor High School 8 Public 9-12 2,268 0.70
GERMAN SCHOOL campus NR Private 3-12 0 0.74
Newport Academy Day School NR Private 8-12 10 0.84
Newport-Mesa Adult NR Public 0 1.56
Grace Education NR Private 7-12 0 2.14

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Neighbors for 478 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach

Here are the neighbors for 478 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
3106 Broad St, Newport Beach 2,612 03/08/2023 $3,250,000
3101 Clay St, Newport Beach 1,826 11/06/2020
3130 Clay St, Newport Beach 2,085 09/18/2008 $950,000
474 Westminster Ave, Newport Beach 1,505 06/20/2018 $1,595,000
466 Westminster Ave, Newport Beach 2,276 03/31/2026
462 Westminster Ave, Newport Beach 2,129 12/28/2017
1218 Pembroke Ln, Newport Beach 1,785 01/16/2019
3117 Clay St, Newport Beach 1,484 05/29/2009 $775,000
504 Westminster Ave, Newport Beach 1,217 07/27/2021
1915 Mariners Dr, Newport Beach 2,426
455 Catalina Dr, Newport Beach 2,677 07/26/2016
3109 Clay St, Newport Beach 3,608 03/15/2022 $3,430,000
1927 Mariners Dr, Newport Beach 1,584 12/08/2021
3112 Broad St, Newport Beach 2,384 06/26/2023
1921 Mariners Dr, Newport Beach 1,972 03/24/2025
1224 Pembroke Ln, Newport Beach 1,876 02/15/2024 $2,540,500
470 Westminster Ave, Newport Beach 2,036
451 Catalina Dr, Newport Beach 2,430 07/17/2003 $975,000
1907 Mariners Dr, Newport Beach 2,190 10/03/2007
1212 Pembroke Ln, Newport Beach 2,603 08/26/2003

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