Orange County property record for 236 Knox St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,118 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,504 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,000 (Oct 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $12,959 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale May 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 425-333-11 |
| Primary APN | 425-333-11 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,118 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,118 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Lot Area | 6,504 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Garage Area | 760 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 236 KNOX ST |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92627-3742 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 2787 BLK LOT 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 2787 |
| Legal Tract | 2787 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 63302 |
236 Knox St is owned by a company that acquired it in May 2021.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 236 KNOX ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-3742 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| May 25, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY/CA, LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY |
| May 25, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LENDSURE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 19, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 19, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 13, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007640887 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 11, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000342288 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 236 KNOX ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-3742 |
| Document Number | 0000405141 |
| Map Reference | MB 82 PG 18 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022000405141 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 22372 HARWICH LN, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92646-8448 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 236 KNOX ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-3742 |
| Document Number | 0000342288 |
| Map Reference | MB 82 PG 18 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000342288 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY/CA, LAWYERS 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 10162 LA SIERRA PL, SANTA ANA, CA 92705-1509 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 236 KNOX ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-3742 |
| Document Number | 0000342289 |
| Map Reference | MB 82 PG 18 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000342289 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE INSURANCE COMP |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10162 LA SIERRA PL, SANTA ANA, CA 92705-1509 |
| Document Number | 0000342290 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000342290 |
| Name | LENDSURE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 236 Knox St was $12,959, up 2% from the year before.
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 | $1,155,630 (+2%) Land $1,066,220 Building $89,410 | |
| 2025 | $12,959.00 (+2.05%) | $1,132,971 Land $1,045,314 Building $87,657 |
| 2024 | $12,699.00 (+2.95%) | |
| 2023 | $12,335.00 (+2.61%) | $1,088,977 Land $1,004,723 Building $84,254 |
| 2022 | $12,021.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 236 Knox St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1997.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1997–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2017 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
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 236 Knox 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 655 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 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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