1988 Wallace Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Property Records

Orange County property record for 1988 Wallace Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 4 ba · 1,726 sqft · built 2014
Lot Size0.054 acres (2,381 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$633,000 (Apr 2016)
Tax Bill$9,247 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2022 Transfer
Mar 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN422-262-32

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN422-262-32

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Building Area1,726 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2014
Lot Area2,381 sqft (0.054 acres)
Garage Area453 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address1988 WALLACE AVE
CityCOSTA MESA
StateCA
Zip92627-3425
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionP BK 379 PG 9 PAR 4
Legal SubdivisionPARCEL MAP 2012-104
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRAL COAST
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract63701

Owner

1988 Wallace Ave is held in a trust since March 2022.

Source: Orange County records, as of November 17, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Co-ownerCo-owner on File
Mailing Address1992 ORANGE AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2238
Owner TypeCompany, Secondary Individual
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 1, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Mar 23, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names3 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 8, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed SaleApr 8, 2016 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 8, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number0000151541
Last Transfer DateMar 1, 2022
Transfer Doc0000081979
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

March 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateMar 1, 2022
Property Address1988 WALLACE AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-3425
Document Number0000081979
Map ReferenceMB 379 PG 9&10
Instrument DateFeb 2, 2022
Instrument2022000081979
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Living Trust
Address1992 ORANGE AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2238

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address1988 WALLACE AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-3425
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 5, 2021
Title CompanyTICOR TITLE ORANGE COUNTY BR, TICOR TTL ORANGE CNTY BRANCH

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1988 WALLACE AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-3425

Mortgage

Document Number0000199703
DateMar 23, 2021
Instrument2021000199703
Lender
NameFINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressHORSHAM, PA 19044
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1988 Wallace Ave was $9,247.

Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

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
2025$9,247.00$749,339 Land $439,391 Building $309,948
2023$8,667.00 (+4.5%)$720,243 Land $422,330 Building $297,913
2022$8,294.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1988 Wallace Ave 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 1988 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 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 668 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 · 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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