Orange County property record for 205 Amherst Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,357 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,580 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $772,000 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $10,662 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 141-465-08 |
| Primary APN | 141-465-08 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,357 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,357 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Gravel |
| Lot Area | 6,580 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Garage Area | 418 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 205 AMHERST PL |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92626-6433 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 2955 BLK LOT 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 2955 |
| Legal Tract | 2955 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 63905 |
205 Amherst Pl is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2015.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 205 AMHERST PL, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-6433 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
| Jul 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 18, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015369497 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 15, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000162890 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 205 AMHERST PL, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-6433 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, NORTH AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 205 AMWEST PLACE, COSTA MESA, CA 92626 |
| Document Number | 0000199475 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000199475 |
| Name | HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 205 AMHERST PL, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-6433 |
| Document Number | 0000336644 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 31, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NAT'L TITLE ORANGE CN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 205 AMHERST PL COSTA MESA CA 926266433, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-6433 |
| Document Number | 0000336644 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 336644 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 14, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 205 Amherst Pl was $10,662.
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2026
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $932,165 (+2%) Land $849,897 Building $82,268 | |
| 2025 | $10,662.00 | $913,888 Land $833,233 Building $80,655 |
| 2023 | $10,126.00 (+2.82%) | $878,401 Land $800,877 Building $77,524 |
| 2022 | $9,848.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 205 Amherst Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
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.
The area around 205 Amherst Pl 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 917 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Cosmo Network Solutions, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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