Orange County property record for 1981 Arnold Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,153 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,330 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $433,000 (Feb 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $6,901 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Feb 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 422-234-20 |
| Primary APN | 422-234-20 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,153 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,153 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,330 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1981 ARNOLD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92627-3445 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | N TR 1986 BLK LOT 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 1986 |
| Legal Tract | 1986 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 63701 |
Source: Orange County records · APN 422-234-20
Assessment roll updated August 4, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1981 ARNOLD AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-3445 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LENOX FINANCIAL MORTGAGE CORP |
| Feb 20, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIREFIGHTERS FIRST CU |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 22, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 22, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 29, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201196624 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000653692 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1981 ARNOLD AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-3445 |
| Document Number | 0000653692 |
| Map Reference | MB 72 PG 41&42 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000653692 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1981 ARNOLD AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-3445 |
| Document Number | 0000653694 |
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| Date | Oct 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000653694 |
| Name | LENOX FINANCIAL MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2046 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 1981 ARNOLD AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-3445 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | WESTERN RESOURCES TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000051662 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019000051662 |
| Name | FIREFIGHTERS FIRST CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | LOS ANGELES, CA 90041 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Feb 28, 2044 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $565,837 (+2%) Land $510,775 Building $55,062 | |
| 2025 | $6,901.00 (+6.04%) | $554,743 (+4.04%) Land $500,760 Building $53,983 |
| 2023 | $6,508.00 (+3.47%) | $533,202 Land $481,314 Building $51,888 |
| 2022 | $6,290.00 |
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 |
May also be available: California Internet, Cosmo Network Solutions, T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 769 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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