Orange County property record for 2242 Catherine Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,459 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,650 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $252,000 (Nov 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $5,315 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 426-072-09 |
| Primary APN | 426-072-09 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,459 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,459 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Lot Area | 6,650 sqft (0.153 acres) |
| Garage Area | 378 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 2242 CATHERINE PL |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92627-1815 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 3242 BLK LOT 15 |
| Legal Tract | 3242 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 63201 |
2242 Catherine Pl is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 1996.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2242 CATHERINE PL, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-1815 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 23, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1996578219 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2242 Catherine Pl was $5,315 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $418,629 (+2%) Land $327,398 Building $91,231 | |
| 2025 | $5,315.00 Homeowner's exemption | $410,421 Land $320,978 Building $89,443 |
| 2023 | $4,981.00 (+4.07%) Homeowner's exemption | $394,485 Land $308,514 Building $85,971 |
| 2022 | $4,786.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2242 Catherine Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1978 · 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.
The area around 2242 Catherine 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 |
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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 889 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless 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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