Orange County property record for 138 Walnut St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,980 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $770,000 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $10,452 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 426-264-28 |
| Primary APN | 426-264-28 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Lot Area | 4,980 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Garage Area | 273 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 138 WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92627-2214 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A TR NEWPORT HEIGHTS BLK LOT 191 NEWPORT HEIGHTS LOT 191 NELY 83 FT SWLY 108 FT |
| Legal Subdivision | NEWPORT HEIGHTS |
| Legal Tract | 516 |
| Legal Lot Number | 191 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 63202 |
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7 LAKE MENDOCINO DR, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270-5820 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 27, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016381725 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 10, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000381724 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 138 WALNUT ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2214 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | CALIFORNIA TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 138 WALNUT ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2214 |
| Document Number | 0000645435 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020000645435 |
| Name | BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | TUSTIN, CA 92780 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Orange County |
| Municipality | Costa Mesa City |
| Unified School District | Newport-Mesa Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $911,520 (+2%) Land $763,753 Building $147,767 | |
| 2025 | $10,452.00 (+5.33%) | $893,648 (+4.04%) Land $748,778 Building $144,870 |
| 2023 | $9,923.00 (+2.84%) | $858,948 Land $719,702 Building $139,246 |
| 2022 | $9,649.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MESA WATER DISTRICT serves 110,000 people · EPA ID CA3010004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 692 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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