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521 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663 Property Information

521 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 521 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach
Alternate address(es) 521 1/2 Westminster Ave
Zip code 92663
County Orange
Neighborhood Newport Heights

Sales & Tax Overview for 521 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach

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Sale date 02/27/2026
Sale price $5,100,000
Arm's length
Property tax $38,792

Lot & Building Information for 521 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach

Building class Single Family Residential (1)
Acreage 0.131
Year last altered
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Zoning district Two-Unit Residential (R-2)

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Other Property Data for 521 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach

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About 521 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach

What is the assessed value of 521 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $3,702,600, the tax amount paid for 521 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663 is $38,792.

When was 521 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663 last sold and what was the last sale price?

521 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663 was last sold in 02/27/2026 for $5,100,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 521 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/27/2026 $5,100,000
11/28/2023 $3,600,000
10/14/2021 $2,200,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 521 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
02/27/2026 Grant Deed
01/22/2025 Grant Deed
12/20/2024 Ucc - Term
11/21/2024 Trust Deed
11/28/2023 Trust Deed
11/28/2023 Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed
11/28/2023 Grant Deed
04/03/2023 Ucc - F S
06/17/2022 Trust Deed 07/01/2052
10/14/2021 Trust Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 521 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $38,792
Market value $3,702,600

Special Assessments for 521 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
Sanitary asmt (949) 645-8400
Vector control CHG (800) 273-5167

Assessment History for 521 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 521 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 $3,702,600 1.0477 $38,792 +2.41%
2024-2025 $3,600,000 1.0522 $37,879 +61.02%
2023-2024 $2,244,000 1.0483 $23,524 +1.66%
2022-2023 $2,200,000 1.0518 $23,140 +289.88%
2021-2022 $564,064 1.0521 $5,935 +0.97%

Permits for 521 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach

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Issued Permit Type Status
03/20/2024
03/20/2024
10/28/2022
10/28/2022
08/29/2022
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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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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 0.20
GERMAN SCHOOL campus NR Private 3-12 0 0.80
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 0.85

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Horace Ensign Intermediate School 8 Public 7-8 915 0.79
GERMAN SCHOOL campus NR Private 3-12 0 0.80
Newport Academy Day School NR Private 8-12 10 0.80
Carden Hall, Inc School NR Private PK-8 443 0.82
International School for Science and Culture NR Charter K-8 130 0.85

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 0.71
GERMAN SCHOOL campus NR Private 3-12 0 0.80
Newport Academy Day School NR Private 8-12 10 0.80
Newport-Mesa Adult NR Public 0 1.48
Grace Education NR Private 7-12 0 2.07

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Neighbors for 521 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach

Here are the neighbors for 521 Westminster Avenue, Newport Beach.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
519 Westminster Ave, Newport Beach 2,611 03/05/2021
535 Westminster Ave #1, Newport Beach 08/25/1989 $360,000
539 Westminster Ave, Newport Beach 07/13/2017
517 Westminster Ave, Newport Beach 3,902 07/09/2015 $1,350,000
605 Aldean Pl, Newport Beach 1,977 11/03/2016
3208 Clay St, Newport Beach 2,592 04/25/2019
3226 Clay St, Newport Beach
3301 E 15th St, Newport Beach 06/19/2003
527 Westminster Ave, Newport Beach 02/19/2025
601 Aldean Pl, Newport Beach 2,295 07/01/2005
3244 Clay St, Newport Beach 05/23/2018 $1,510,000
3231 E 15th St, Newport Beach 11/14/2001
512 Bolsa Ave, Newport Beach 07/31/2014
3211 E 15th St, Newport Beach 02/15/2022
3200 Clay St, Newport Beach 1,062 08/01/2017
3232 Clay St, Newport Beach 06/24/2004
514 Bolsa Ave, Newport Beach 2,052 08/30/2005
523 Westminster Ave, Newport Beach 10/03/2013
531 Westminster Ave, Newport Beach 10/27/2000
510 Bolsa Ave, Newport Beach 08/29/2018 $729,500

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