240 Amherst Rd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Property Records

Orange County property record for 240 Amherst Rd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 · Last verified November 2025

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1958
Square Footage1,216 sqft Living Area
Lot Size6,001 sqft (0.137 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$860,000 (2021)
Tax Bill$10,840.00 (2025)

Owner

Source: Orange County records · APN 141-461-15

Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified November 2025

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Co-ownerVerified Secondary Owner
Mailing Address240 AMHERST RD, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-6466
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 03, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED AMERICAN MORTGAGE CORP
Jul 22, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LNS
Dec 20, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
May 26, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Apr 18, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
UNIVERSAL AMERICAN MTG CO/CA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 03, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 03, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 20, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2021000077521
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

February 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateFeb 03, 2021
Property Address240 AMHERST RD, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-6466
Document Number0000077521
Map ReferenceMB 100 PG 19-23
Instrument DateJan 05, 2021
Instrument2021000077521
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2021
Title CompanyTICOR TITLE COMPANY/CA, TICOR TITLE COMPANY OF CA

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address240 AMHERST RD, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-6466

Mortgage

Document Number0000077522
DateFeb 03, 2021
Instrument2021000077522
Lender
NameUNITED AMERICAN MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 01, 2051

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address240 AMHERST RD, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-6466
Document Number0000362417
Instrument DateJul 22, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 07, 2020
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship
Address240 AMHERST RD COSTA MESA CA 926266466, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-6466

Mortgage

Document Number0000362417
DateJul 28, 2020
Instrument362417
Lender
NameQUICKEN LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226-1906
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueJul 27, 2035

December 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateDec 20, 2018
Property Address240 AMHERST RD, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-6466
Document Number0000476056
Map ReferenceMB 100 PG 19-23
Instrument DateNov 28, 2018
Instrument2018000476056
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2021
Title CompanyTICOR TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address34 MORRO BAY DR, CORONA DEL MAR, CA 92625-1021

Mortgage

Document Number0000476057
DateDec 20, 2018
Instrument2018000476057
Lender
NameFINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 01, 2049

May 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateMay 26, 2017
Property Address240 AMHERST RD, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-6466
Document Number0000217180
Instrument DateMay 05, 2017
Instrument217180
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 06, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address1640 IRVINE AVE NEWPORT BEACH CA 926603704, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660-3704

April 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateApr 18, 2017
Property Address240 AMHERST RD, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-6466
Document Number0000156212
Instrument DateMar 22, 2017
Instrument156212
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 25, 2017
Title CompanyORANGE COAST TITLE COMPANY/NTHRN CA, ORANGE COAST TITLE CO/NTHRN CA

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$841.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address1640 IRVINE AVE NEWPORT BEACH CA 926603704, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660-3704

Mortgage

Document Number156213
DateApr 18, 2017
Instrument156213
Lender
NameUNIVERSAL AMERICAN MTG CO/CA
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCORONA, CA 92800
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 17, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Orange County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified November 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyOrange County
MunicipalityCosta Mesa City
Unified School DistrictNewport-Mesa Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$10,840.00 (+5.27%)$930,890 (+4.04%) Land $858,269 Building $72,621
2023$10,297.00 (+2.8%)$894,744 Land $824,942 Building $69,802
2022$10,017.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Orange County (06059C), updated September 27, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN141-461-15

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area1,216 sqft Living Area
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1958
Lot Area6,001 sqft (0.137 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage Area463 sqft Garage

Location & Zoning

Street Address240 AMHERST RD
CityCOSTA MESA
StateCA
Zip92626-6466
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionN TR 2955 BLK LOT 115
Legal Tract2955
Legal Lot Number115
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Minor Civil DivisionCENTRAL COAST
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3012
Census Tract63905

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