Orange County property record for 233 Costa Mesa St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,160 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.202 acres (8,813 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,180,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $25,686 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2025 Mortgage Oct 2025 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 426-271-11 |
| Primary APN | 426-271-11 |
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| Units | 3 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,160 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Lot Area | 8,813 sqft (0.202 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 660 sqft |
| Street Address | 233 COSTA MESA ST, A |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92627-7582 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Description | A TR NEWPORT HEIGHTS BLK LOT 173 NEWPORT HEIGHTS LOT 173 NELY 165 FT NWLY 63 FT |
| 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 |
233 Costa Mesa St is held in a trust since June 2024.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 3242, RANCHO SANTA FE, CA 92067-3242 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Seller Carry-Back SHERI KOWALSKI |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024161127 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 17, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000161126 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 233 COSTA MESA ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-7582 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY-SD, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY SD |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4123 VIA MAR DE DELFINAS, SAN DIEGO, CA 92130-2671 |
| Document Number | 0000065634 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 26, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025000065634 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Property Address | 233 COSTA MESA ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-7582 |
| Document Number | 0000281883 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 83 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025000281883 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| 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 | PO BOX 3242, RANCHO SANTA FE, CA 92067-3242 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000281882 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025000281882 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Property Address | 233 COSTA MESA ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-7582 |
| Document Number | 0000281881 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 83 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025000281881 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| 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 | PO BOX 3242, RANCHO SANTA FE, CA 92067-3242 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 4, 2024 |
| Property Address | 233 COSTA MESA ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-7582 |
| Document Number | 0000084745 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 83 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 16, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024000084745 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY RESID', FIRST AMER TTL CO RES DIV |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000084746 |
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| Date | Apr 4, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024000084746 |
| Name | SHERI KOWALSKI |
|---|---|
| Type | Seller |
| Type | Seller Carry-Back |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 233 Costa Mesa St was $25,686.
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 | $2,268,072 (+2%) Land $2,164,546 Building $103,526 | |
| 2025 | $25,686.00 | $2,223,600 Land $2,122,103 Building $101,497 |
| 2023 | $6,163.00 (+4.4%) | $392,187 Land $304,627 Building $87,560 |
| 2022 | $5,903.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 233 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 233 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 |
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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 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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