Orange County property record for 1544 Elm Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,167 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,150 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Jun 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $13,818 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Transfer Dec 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 139-301-11 |
| Primary APN | 139-301-11 |
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| Units | 3 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,167 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Lot Area | 7,150 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 1544 ELM AVE |
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| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92626-3883 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Description | A TR FAIRVIEW BLK E LOT 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRVIEW OF TRACT |
| Legal Tract | 32 |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 63802 |
Source: Orange County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1544 ELM AVE, A, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-3883 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Dec 20, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 17, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 17, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 2003 |
| Deed Document Number | 2014238722 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 14, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000475554 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1544 ELM AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-3883 |
| Document Number | 0000475553 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2016 |
| Instrument | 475553 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 359 SAN MIGUEL DR #208 NEWPORT BEACH CA 926607811, 208, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660-7811 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1544 ELM AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-3883 |
| Document Number | 0000475554 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2016 |
| Instrument | 475554 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1544 ELM AVE #A COSTA MESA CA 926263883, A, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-3883 |
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 | $1,090,032 (+2%) Land $967,035 Building $122,997 | |
| 2025 | $13,818.00 (+6.77%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,068,659 (+4.04%) Land $948,073 Building $120,586 |
| 2023 | $12,942.00 (+3.95%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,027,162 Land $911,258 Building $115,904 |
| 2022 | $12,450.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 399 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks.
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