1701 Orcas Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Property Records

Orange County property record for 1701 Orcas Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,610 sqft · built 1958
Lot Size0.164 acres (7,128 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$800,000 (Apr 2016)
Tax Bill$11,009 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN139-182-05

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN139-182-05

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,610 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,610 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1958
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1958
Lot Area7,128 sqft (0.164 acres)
Garage Area451 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address1701 ORCAS DR
CityCOSTA MESA
StateCA
Zip92626-2351
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionN TR 3115 BLK LOT 59
Legal SubdivisionTRACT 3115
Legal Tract3115
Legal Lot Number59
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRAL COAST
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract63806

Owner

1701 Orcas Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2016.

Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1701 ORCAS DR, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-2351
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

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 Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 22, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed SaleApr 22, 2016 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 10, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2016177721
Prior Transfer DateNov 10, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc0000983142
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address1701 ORCAS DR, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-2351
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1701 ORCAS DR, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-2351

Mortgage

Document Number0000516594
DateSep 23, 2020
Instrument2020000516594
Lender
NameSCHOOLSFIRST FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressTUSTIN, CA 92780
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1701 Orcas Dr was $11,009.

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$965,976 (+2%) Land $885,036 Building $80,940
2025$11,009.00$947,036 Land $867,683 Building $79,353
2023$10,460.00 (+2.78%)$910,262 Land $833,989 Building $76,273
2022$10,177.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1701 Orcas Dr 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 1701 Orcas Dr 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 637 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
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: GeoLinks.

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