Orange County property record for 1996 Wallace Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 1,726 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 0.042 acres (1,861 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $630,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $9,137 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 422-262-30 |
| Primary APN | 422-262-30 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Building Area | 1,726 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 1,861 sqft (0.042 acres) |
| Garage Area | 453 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 1996 WALLACE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92627-3425 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | P BK 379 PG 9 PAR 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARCEL MAP 2012-104 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 63701 |
1996 Wallace Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2016.
Source: Orange County records, as of November 17, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1996 WALLACE AVE, LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 9, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 9, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016000205827 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 1996 WALLACE AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-3425 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | REAL ADVANTAGE TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1996 WALLACE AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-3425 |
| Document Number | 0000135405 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000135405 |
| Name | VAN DYK MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2041 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1996 Wallace Ave was $9,137 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,137.00 Homeowner's exemption | $745,789 Land $435,841 Building $309,948 |
| 2023 | $8,558.00 (+4.56%) Homeowner's exemption | $716,830 Land $418,917 Building $297,913 |
| 2022 | $8,185.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1996 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 1996 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 |
|---|
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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