1326 Watson Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Property Records

Orange County property record for 1326 Watson Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 1,575 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size0.166 acres (7,232 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$444,000 (Jun 2003)
Tax Bill$7,961 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2018 Line of Credit
Sep 2019 Line of Credit
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN141-036-11

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN141-036-11

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,575 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,575 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1955
Lot Area7,232 sqft (0.166 acres)
Garage Area400 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1326 WATSON AVE
CityCOSTA MESA
StateCA
Zip92626-2746
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionN TR 2341 BLK LOT 145
Legal SubdivisionTRACT 2314
Legal Tract2341
Legal Lot Number145
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRAL COAST
Census Block Group1
Census Block1016
Census Tract63902

Owner

Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1326 WATSON AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-2746
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 5, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
MUFG UNION BANK NA
Sep 13, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Dec 1, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
LOANDEPOT.COM LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 24, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 24, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2003738352
Last Transfer DateJan 18, 2007
Transfer Doc0000087080
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address1326 WATSON AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-2746
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000205804
DateJun 5, 2018
Instrument2018000205804
Lender
NameMUFG UNION BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSAN DIEGO, CA 92121
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 15, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

September 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address1326 WATSON AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-2746
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000349799
DateSep 13, 2019
Instrument2019000349799
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 6, 2049

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address1326 WATSON AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-2746
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyAMERICAN COAST TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1326 WATSON AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-2746

Mortgage

Document Number0000696438
DateDec 1, 2020
Instrument2020000696438
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressFOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term359 Months
DueNov 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyOrange County
MunicipalityCosta Mesa City
Unified School DistrictNewport-Mesa Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$669,177 (+2%) Land $564,397 Building $104,780
2025$7,961.00 (+2.35%)$656,056 (+4.04%) Land $553,330 Building $102,726
2024$7,778.00 (+3.32%)
2023$7,528.00 (+3.22%)$630,582 Land $531,844 Building $98,738
2022$7,293.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1980–1983)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 2
Most Recent ClaimMar 1983 · Coastal Storms, Floods, Slides & Tornadoes

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMESA WATER DISTRICT
serves 110,000 people · EPA ID CA3010004
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionAug 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 652 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Cosmo Network Solutions
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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