Orange County property record for 169 E 21st St, Unit C, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,230 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.058 acres (2,526 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $717,500 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $9,971 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Mortgage Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 426-331-03 |
| Primary APN | 426-331-03 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,230 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Lot Area | 2,526 sqft (0.058 acres) |
| Garage Area | 427 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 169 E 21ST ST, C |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92627-7156 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 15969 BLK LOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 15969 |
| Legal Tract | 15969 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 63202 |
169 E 21st St, Unit C is owned by a company that bought it in September 2013.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 26, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 169 E 21ST ST, C, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-7156 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Sep 25, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GOLDEN EMPIRE MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 26, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 2013516583 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 13, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000584124 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 169 E 21ST ST UNIT C, C, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-7156 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | WFG TITLE COMPANY OF CA |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000272951 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020000272951 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OWENSBORO, KY 42301 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 169 E 21ST ST UNIT C, C, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-7156 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 169 E 21ST ST C, C, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-7156 |
| Document Number | 0000526002 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020000526002 |
| Name | GOLDEN EMPIRE MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 169 E 21st St, Unit C was $9,971.
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 | $896,828 (+2%) Land $589,763 Building $307,065 | |
| 2025 | $9,971.00 Homeowner's exemption | $879,244 Land $578,199 Building $301,045 |
| 2023 | $9,481.00 (+3.22%) Homeowner's exemption | $845,102 Land $555,746 Building $289,356 |
| 2022 | $9,185.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 169 E 21st St, Unit C in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 169 E 21st St, Unit C 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 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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