Orange County property record for 161 E 21st St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 678 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,525 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 426-193-20 |
| Primary APN | 426-193-20 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 678 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 678 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Lot Area | 7,600 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Street Address | 161 E 21ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92627-2123 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A TR NEWPORT HEIGHTS BLK LOT 242 NEWPORT HEIGHTS LOT 242 NELY 100 FT SELY 76 FT |
| Legal Subdivision | NEWPORT HEIGHTS |
| Legal Tract | 516 |
| Legal Lot Number | 242 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 63202 |
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2569 ORANGE AVE, A, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-1336 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $49,665 (+2%) Land $31,684 Building $17,981 | |
| 2025 | $1,525.00 (+14.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $48,692 (+4.04%) Land $31,063 Building $17,629 |
| 2023 | $1,336.00 (+11.24%) Homeowner's exemption | $46,802 Land $29,856 Building $16,946 |
| 2022 | $1,201.00 |
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 796 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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