Orange County property record for 196 E 18th St, Apt A, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,862 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,260 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 425-231-10 |
| Primary APN | 425-231-10 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,862 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,862 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,375 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 196 E 18TH ST, A |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92627-3078 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | COMMERCIAL |
| Legal Description | A TR NEWPORT HEIGHTS BLK LOT 132 NEWPORT HEIGHTS LOT 132 SELY 50 FT SWLY 127.5 FT |
| Legal Subdivision | NEWPORT HEIGHTS |
| Legal Tract | 516 |
| Legal Lot Number | 132 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 63301 |
Source: Orange County records · APN 425-231-10
Assessment roll updated August 4, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 E 18TH ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-3078 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 12, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000411274 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Orange County records · Assessment roll updated August 4, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Orange County |
| Municipality | Costa Mesa City |
| Unified School District | Newport-Mesa Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $260,032 (+2%) Land $120,336 Building $139,696 | |
| 2025 | $4,260.00 (+9.01%) Homeowner's exemption | $254,934 (+4.04%) Land $117,977 Building $136,957 |
| 2023 | $3,908.00 (+5.34%) Homeowner's exemption | $245,036 Land $113,396 Building $131,640 |
| 2022 | $3,710.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 27, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: California Internet.
Based on FCC filings for 692 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | MESA WATER DISTRICT serves 110,000 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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