Orange County property record for 2132 Sterling Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,026 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Transfer Nov 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 422-464-03 |
| Primary APN | 422-464-03 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Lot Area | 6,120 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 2132 STERLING AVE |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92627-2926 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 2348 BLK LOT 38 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 2348 |
| Legal Tract | 2348 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 63701 |
2132 Sterling Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 1998.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 26, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2132 STERLING AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2926 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Nov 9, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SCHOOLSFIRST FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 18, 1998 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000753232 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2132 STERLING AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2926 |
| Document Number | 0000301534 |
| Map Reference | MB 82 PG 25 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025000301534 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 2132 STERLING AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2926 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 2132 STERLING AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2926 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2132 STERLING AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2926 |
| Document Number | 0000642253 |
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| Date | Nov 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020000642253 |
| Name | SCHOOLSFIRST FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | TUSTIN, CA 92780 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2132 Sterling Ave was $4,026.
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 | $293,094 (+2%) Land $222,431 Building $70,663 | |
| 2025 | $4,026.00 Homeowner's exemption | $287,348 Land $218,070 Building $69,278 |
| 2023 | $3,741.00 (+4.88%) Homeowner's exemption | $276,191 Land $209,602 Building $66,589 |
| 2022 | $3,567.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2132 Sterling 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 2132 Sterling 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 |
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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 784 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 |
| Cosmo Network Solutions Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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