Orange County property record for 221 Costa Mesa St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,306 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,139 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $700,000 (Jul 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $11,312 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Transfer Mar 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 426-271-08 |
| Primary APN | 426-271-08 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,306 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,306 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Lot Area | 9,139 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 221 COSTA MESA ST |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92627-2207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A TR NEWPORT HEIGHTS BLK LOT 173 NEWPORT HEIGHTS LOT 173 POR OF LOT |
| Legal Subdivision | NEWPORT HEIGHTS |
| Legal Tract | 516 |
| Legal Lot Number | 173 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 63202 |
221 Costa Mesa St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2025.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 221 COSTA MESA ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2207 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 12, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004689638 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 7, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000029582 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 19, 2024 |
| Property Address | 221 COSTA MESA ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2207 |
| Document Number | 0000012958 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 83 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024000012958 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 221 COSTA MESA ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2207 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 221 COSTA MESA ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2207 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000076845 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019000076845 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 20, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 221 Costa Mesa St was $11,312.
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 | $995,246 (+2%) Land $908,338 Building $86,908 | |
| 2025 | $11,312.00 | $975,732 Land $890,528 Building $85,204 |
| 2023 | $10,677.00 (+2.77%) Homeowner's exemption | $937,844 Land $855,947 Building $81,897 |
| 2022 | $10,389.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 221 Costa Mesa St 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 221 Costa Mesa St 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 692 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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