1687 Orange Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Property Records

Orange County property record for 1687 Orange Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Details2,551 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size0.173 acres (7,519 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$850,000 (Mar 2020)
Tax Bill$10,801 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN425-423-11

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN425-423-11

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area2,551 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area2,551 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1952
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1952
Lot Area7,519 sqft (0.173 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address1687 ORANGE AVE
CityCOSTA MESA
StateCA
Zip92627-3720
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal DescriptionA TR NEWPORT HEIGHTS BLK LOT 82 NEWPORT HEIGHTS LOT 82 NELY 50 FT SWLY 165.15 FT
Legal SubdivisionNEWPORT HEIGHTS
Legal Tract516
Legal Lot Number82
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRAL COAST
Census Block Group3
Census Block3004
Census Tract63301

Owner

1687 Orange Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in March 2020.

Source: Orange County records, as of August 27, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address250 NEWPORT CENTER DR, 300, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660-7519
Owner TypeCompany

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 3, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 3, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 20, 2000 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202094669
Prior Transfer DateDec 18, 2000
Prior Transfer Doc0000690882
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateMar 3, 2020
Property Address1687 ORANGE AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-3720
Document Number0000094669
Instrument DateMar 3, 2020
Instrument94669
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 16, 2020
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$935.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address250 NEWPORT CENTER DR #300 NEWPORT BEACH CA 926607519, 300, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660-7519

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1687 Orange Ave was $10,801, up 2.3% from the year before.

Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyOrange County
MunicipalityCosta Mesa City
Unified School DistrictNewport-Mesa Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$948,189 (+2%) Land $892,415 Building $55,774
2025$10,801.00 (+2.34%)$929,598 Land $874,917 Building $54,681
2024$10,554.00 (+3.3%)
2023$10,217.00 (+3.96%)$893,501 Land $840,943 Building $52,558
2022$9,828.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1687 Orange Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 1687 Orange Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMESA WATER DISTRICT
serves 110,000 people · EPA ID CA3010004
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionAug 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 655 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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