Orange County property record for 196 E Bay St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,668 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,038 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Transfer Oct 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 426-192-09 |
| Primary APN | 426-192-09 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,668 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,668 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Lot Area | 6,300 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Garage Area | 378 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 196 E BAY ST |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92627-2147 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 3106 BLK LOT 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO. 3106 |
| Legal Tract | 3106 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 63202 |
Source: Orange County records · APN 426-192-09
Assessment roll updated August 4, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 E BAY ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2147 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2024 | Correction Deed |
| Oct 11, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000096921 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Property Address | 196 E BAY ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2147 |
| Document Number | 0000096921 |
| Map Reference | MB 95 PG 22&23 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024000096921 |
| Record Updated | May 03, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 196E E BAY ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2147 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 196 E BAY ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2147 |
| Document Number | 0000431306 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 06, 2017 |
| Instrument | 431306 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 18, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 196 E BAY ST COSTA MESA CA 926272147, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2147 |
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 | $99,576 (+2%) Land $44,070 Building $55,506 | |
| 2025 | $2,038.00 (+11.43%) Homeowner's exemption | $97,624 (+4.04%) Land $43,206 Building $54,418 |
| 2023 | $1,829.00 (+8.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $93,834 Land $41,529 Building $52,305 |
| 2022 | $1,686.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 27, 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 · DSL | 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 819 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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