2138 Union Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Property Records

Orange County property record for 2138 Union Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,605 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size0.168 acres (7,314 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$365,000 (Jul 2002)
Tax Bill$9,384 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2022 Mortgage
Dec 2017 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN422-441-01

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN422-441-01

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,605 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,605 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1954
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1954
Lot Area7,314 sqft (0.168 acres)
Garage Area644 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address2138 UNION AVE
CityCOSTA MESA
StateCA
Zip92627-4025
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionN TR 1872 BLK LOT 208
Legal SubdivisionTRACT NO. 1872
Legal Tract1872
Legal Lot Number208
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRAL COAST
Census Block Group1
Census Block1008
Census Tract63601

Owner

Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address2138 UNION AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-4025
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 7, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
ST FIN CORP
Dec 14, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
OTHER
Feb 22, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
ST FIN

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 30, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 30, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2002629749
Last Transfer DateMar 31, 2022
Transfer Doc0000134438
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateApr 7, 2022
Property Address2138 UNION AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-4025
Document Number0000134438
Map ReferenceMB 53 PG 47-49
Instrument DateMar 31, 2022
Instrument2022000134438
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 20, 2022
Title CompanyATLANTIS TITLE COMPANY, ATLAS TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address2138 UNION AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-4025

Mortgage

Document Number0000134439
DateApr 7, 2022
Instrument2022000134439
Lender
NameST FIN CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2052

December 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateDec 14, 2017
Property Address2138 UNION AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-4025
Document Number0000539201
Instrument DateDec 12, 2017
Instrument539201
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 3, 2018
Title CompanyOTHER

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address2138 UNION AVE COSTA MESA CA 926274025, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-4025

February 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateFeb 22, 2017
Property Address2138 UNION AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-4025
Document Number0000075257
Instrument DateFeb 9, 2017
Instrument75257
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 1, 2017
Title CompanyPROVIDENT TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address2138 UNION AVE COSTA MESA CA 926274025, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-4025

Mortgage

Document Number75258
DateFeb 22, 2017
Instrument75258
Lender
NameST FIN
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressLAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 21, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2026

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
2026$814,727 (+2%) Land $704,967 Building $109,760
2025$9,384.00 (+2.24%) Homeowner's exemption$798,752 (+4.04%) Land $691,144 Building $107,608
2024$9,178.00 (+3.19%)
2023$8,894.00 (+3%) Homeowner's exemption$767,737 Land $664,306 Building $103,431
2022$8,635.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1997)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 3
Most Recent ClaimDec 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.

Wildfire

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 846 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Cosmo Network Solutions
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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