Orange County property record for 1431 Watson Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,020 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,135 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,115 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Second Mortgage Jul 2022 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 418-143-10 |
| Primary APN | 418-143-10 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,020 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,020 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,135 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1431 WATSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92626-2637 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 2432 BLK LOT 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO. 2432 |
| Legal Tract | 2432 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 63902 |
1431 Watson Ave is held in a trust since July 2022.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1431 WATSON AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-2637 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage THE HUNEFELD FAMILY TRUST |
| Jul 27, 2022 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Jul 27, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 24, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000260243 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 1431 WATSON AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-2637 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2024 |
| Title Company | PROVIDENT TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3050 MURRAY LN, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-2736 |
| Document Number | 0000070772 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 25, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024000070772 |
| Name | THE HUNEFELD FAMILY TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 7525 TOPANGA CANYON BLVD, CANOGA PARK, CA 91303 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2034 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1431 WATSON AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-2637 |
| Document Number | 0000260242 |
| Map Reference | MB 76 PG 7&8 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022000260242 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1431 WATSON AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-2637 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1431 WATSON AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-2637 |
| Document Number | 0000260243 |
| Map Reference | MB 76 PG 7&8 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022000260243 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 1431 WATSON AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-2637 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1431 Watson Ave was $4,115.
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 | $294,778 (+2%) Land $130,010 Building $164,768 | |
| 2025 | $4,115.00 | $288,999 Land $127,461 Building $161,538 |
| 2023 | $3,829.00 (+6.9%) | $277,778 Land $122,512 Building $155,266 |
| 2022 | $3,582.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1431 Watson Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1980–1983) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 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 risk around 1431 Watson Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 241 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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