Orange County property record for 203 E 21st St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,029 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.071 acres (3,127 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Jan 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $7,844 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 426-202-14 |
| Primary APN | 426-202-14 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,029 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 3,127 sqft (0.071 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Street Address | 203 E 21ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92627-2125 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A TR NEWPORT HEIGHTS BLK LOT 243 NEWPORT HEIGHTS LOT 243 NELY 115 FT NWLY 1 AC -EX |
| Legal Subdivision | NEWPORT HEIGHTS |
| Legal Tract | 516 |
| Legal Lot Number | 243 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 63202 |
Source: Orange County records, as of November 17, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 203 E 21ST ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2125 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 17, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 17, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 11, 2003 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000067827 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 15, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000092293 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2018 |
| Property Address | 203 E 21ST ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2125 |
| Document Number | 0000092293 |
| Map Reference | MB4 PG83 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018000092293 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 203 E 21ST ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2125 |
| Document Number | 0000092294 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018000092294 |
| Name | PARAMOUNT EQUITY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.75% |
| Type Change Date | Apr 1, 2028 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.75% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 8.75% |
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 | $7,844.00 (+5.83%) Homeowner's exemption | $651,742 (+4.04%) Land $606,730 Building $45,012 |
| 2023 | $7,412.00 (+3.26%) Homeowner's exemption | $626,435 Land $583,170 Building $43,265 |
| 2022 | $7,178.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1997) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1997 · rainfall accumulation |
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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 819 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| 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 Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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