Orange County property record for 1608 Elm Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,647 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,780,000 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $12,612 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 139-312-20 |
| Primary APN | 139-312-20 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,647 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,647 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1608 ELM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92626-4953 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 3487 BLK LOT 84 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO. 3487 |
| Legal Tract | 3487 |
| Legal Lot Number | 84 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 63802 |
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 3227, GILLETTE, WY 82717-3227 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 22, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 22, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 30, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2026115160 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 14, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000315911 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1608 ELM AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-4953 |
| Document Number | 0000115160 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.115160 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 4, 2026 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $197,758.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Tenant |
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 | $1,657,500 (+50.68%) Land $1,548,815 Building $108,685 | |
| 2025 | $12,612.00 (+121.3%) | $1,100,000 (+147.91%) Land $992,242 Building $107,758 |
| 2024 | $5,699.00 (+3.71%) | |
| 2023 | $5,495.00 (+3.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $443,704 Land $334,340 Building $109,364 |
| 2022 | $5,292.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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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