242 Cecil Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Property Records

Orange County property record for 242 Cecil Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Property Summary

Property Type	Multi-Family Dwellings
Details	5 bd · 1,836 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size	0.161 acres (6,996 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Tax Bill	$5,336 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2018 Line of Credit Jan 2020 Transfer + 5 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`426-073-17`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`426-073-17`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,836 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1962
Effective Year Built	Effective 1962
Architectural Style	Multi-Family
Lot Area	6,996 sqft (0.161 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	441 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	242 CECIL PL
City	COSTA MESA
State	CA
Zip	92627-1817
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Legal Description	A TR NEWPORT HEIGHTS BLK LOT 313 NEWPORT HEIGHTS LOT 313 SELY 150 FT -EX NELY1/2 &
Legal Subdivision	NEWPORT HEIGHTS
Legal Tract	516
Legal Lot Number	313
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Township / Civil Division	CENTRAL COAST
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2011
Census Tract	63201

Owner

Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	244 CECIL PL, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-1817
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 28, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FLAGSTAR BANK FSB
Jan 27, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NORTH AMERICAN TITLE
Jan 24, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NORTH AMERICAN TITLE
Jan 24, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage PRIMARY PARTNERS
Mar 15, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage PRIMARY PARTNERS
Mar 15, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO
Mar 15, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 15, 2017
Deed Sale	Mar 15, 2017
Prior Sale	Feb 14, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2017105658
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 1, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	0000105657
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Property Address	242 CECIL PL, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-1817
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	AMERICAN TITLE INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000446111
Date	Nov 28, 2018
Instrument	2018000446111

Lender

Name	FLAGSTAR BANK FSB
Type	Bank
Address	TROY, MI 48098

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

January 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Recording Date	Jan 27, 2020
Property Address	242 CECIL PL, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-1817
Document Number	0000033270
Instrument Date	Jan 10, 2020
Instrument	33270
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 12, 2020
Title Company	NORTH AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	244 CECIL PL COSTA MESA CA 926271817, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-1817

January 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Recording Date	Jan 24, 2020
Property Address	242 CECIL PL, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-1817
Document Number	0000033015
Instrument Date	Jan 10, 2020
Instrument	33015
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 12, 2020
Title Company	NORTH AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	242 CECIL PL COSTA MESA CA 926271817, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-1817

January 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Recording Date	Jan 24, 2020
Property Address	242 CECIL PL, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-1817
Document Number	0000033016
Instrument Date	Jan 10, 2020
Instrument	33016
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 12, 2020
Title Company	NORTH AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	244 CECIL PL COSTA MESA CA 926271817, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-1817

Mortgage

Document Number	33018
Date	Jan 24, 2020
Instrument	33018

Lender

Name	PRIMARY PARTNERS
Type	Bank
Address	NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 23, 2050

March 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Recording Date	Mar 15, 2017
Property Address	242 CECIL PL, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-1817
Document Number	0000105658
Instrument Date	Mar 1, 2017
Instrument	105658
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 17, 2018
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	242 CECIL PL COSTA MESA CA 926271817, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-1817

Mortgage

Document Number	105659
Date	Mar 15, 2017
Instrument	105659

Lender

Name	PRIMARY PARTNERS
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 14, 2047

March 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Recording Date	Mar 15, 2017
Property Address	242 CECIL PL, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-1817
Document Number	0000105660
Instrument Date	Mar 1, 2017
Instrument	105660
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 21, 2017
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	242 CECIL PL COSTA MESA CA 926271817, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-1817

March 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Recording Date	Mar 15, 2017
Property Address	242 CECIL PL, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-1817
Document Number	0000105657
Instrument Date	Mar 1, 2017
Instrument	105657
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 21, 2017
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	242 CECIL PL COSTA MESA CA 926271817, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-1817

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Orange County
Municipality	Costa Mesa City
Unified School District	Newport-Mesa Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$364,306 (+2%) Land $275,155 Building $89,151
2025	$5,336.00 (+7.95%) Homeowner's exemption	$357,163 (+4.04%) Land $269,760 Building $87,403
2023	$4,943.00 (+4.55%) Homeowner's exemption	$343,295 Land $259,285 Building $84,010
2022	$4,728.00

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

Flood

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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

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