Orange County property record for 251 23rd St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 3,283 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.284 acres (12,376 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $630,000 (Aug 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $11,516 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 426-084-02 |
| Primary APN | 426-084-02 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,283 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,376 sqft (0.284 acres) |
| Garage Area | 884 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 251 23RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92627-1809 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A TR NEWPORT HEIGHTS BLK LOT 324 NEWPORT HEIGHTS LOT 324 POR OF LOT |
| Legal Subdivision | NEWPORT HEIGHTS TRACT |
| Legal Tract | 516 |
| Legal Lot Number | 324 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 63201 |
251 23rd St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2020.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 23RD ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-1809 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2000409369 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 9, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000691387 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 251 23RD ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-1809 |
| Document Number | 0000691387 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 83 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020000691387 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| 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 | 251 23RD ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-1809 |
| Document Number | 0000691388 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020000691388 |
| Name | WEST ONE CAPITAL GROUP INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 178 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 251 23rd St was $11,516.
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 | $1,015,167 (+2%) Land $551,569 Building $463,598 | |
| 2025 | $11,516.00 | $995,262 Land $540,754 Building $454,508 |
| 2023 | $10,947.00 (+2.73%) | $956,616 Land $519,756 Building $436,860 |
| 2022 | $10,656.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 251 23rd St 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 251 23rd 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 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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