Orange County property record for 2228 Wallace Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,166 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $199,000 (Sep 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $4,357 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 422-411-05 |
| Primary APN | 422-411-05 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,166 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,166 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 2228 WALLACE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92627-2913 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 3065 BLK LOT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 3065 |
| Legal Tract | 3065 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 63808 |
2228 Wallace Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2021.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2228 WALLACE AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2913 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 11, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 11, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 18, 1998 |
| Deed Document Number | 1998612024 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 2, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000242585 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2228 WALLACE AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2913 |
| Document Number | 0000242585 |
| Map Reference | MB 95 PG 10 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000242585 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | WESTERN RESOURCES TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 2228 WALLACE AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2913 |
| Document Number | 0000242586 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000242586 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2228 Wallace Ave was $4,357.
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 | $318,204 (+2%) Land $247,844 Building $70,360 | |
| 2025 | $4,357.00 | $311,965 Land $242,984 Building $68,981 |
| 2023 | $4,062.00 (+4.58%) | $299,852 Land $233,549 Building $66,303 |
| 2022 | $3,884.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2228 Wallace 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 2228 Wallace 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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