Orange County property record for 1945 Wallace Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 9 bd · 2 ba · 1,540 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.211 acres (9,208 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $616,000 (Jul 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $11,213 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Jan 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 422-271-13 |
| Primary APN | 422-271-13 |
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| Bedrooms | 9 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 25 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,540 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Lot Area | 9,208 sqft (0.211 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Street Address | 1945 WALLACE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92627-9444 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 612 BLK E LOT 31 TR 612 LOT 31 BLK E E1/2 |
| Legal Tract | 612 |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 63701 |
1945 Wallace Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2021.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1945 WALLACE AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-9444 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Jan 31, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · ARM JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 19, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003912225 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000263036 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1945 WALLACE AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-9444 |
| Document Number | 0000263036 |
| Map Reference | MB 20 PG 1&2 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000263036 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | WFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1945 WALLACE AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-9444 |
| Document Number | 0000263037 |
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| Date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000263037 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1945 WALLACE AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-9444 |
| Document Number | 0000042028 |
| Map Reference | MP20 PG1&2 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017000042028 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1945 WALLACE AVE # A, A, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-9444 |
| Document Number | 0000042029 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017000042029 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.87% |
| Type Change Date | Feb 1, 2024 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.87% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 8.87% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1945 Wallace Ave was $11,213 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $893,332 (+2%) Land $818,964 Building $74,368 | |
| 2025 | $11,213.00 Homeowner's exemption | $875,816 Land $802,906 Building $72,910 |
| 2023 | $10,543.00 (+3.23%) Homeowner's exemption | $841,808 Land $771,728 Building $70,080 |
| 2022 | $10,213.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1945 Wallace Ave 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 1945 Wallace 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 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 668 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
| Cosmo Network Solutions Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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