252 Knox St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Property Records

Orange County property record for 252 Knox St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Square Footage1,923 sqft Living Area
Lot Size7,718 sqft (0.177 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$275,000 (1996)
Tax Bill$7,911.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN425-163-01

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Building Area1,923 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,923 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1955
Exterior MaterialStucco Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area7,718 sqft (0.177 acres)
Garage TypeAttached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemCentral Heating
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address252 KNOX ST
CityCOSTA MESA
StateCA
Zip92627-3744
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionN TR 2787 BLK LOT 28
Legal SubdivisionTR 2787
Legal Tract2787
Legal Lot Number28
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Minor Civil DivisionCENTRAL COAST
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3010
Census Tract63302

Owner

Source: Orange County records · APN 425-163-01

Assessment roll updated August 4, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address252 KNOX ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-3744
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingOwner is a Trust, Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleNov 14, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 14, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number1996576579
Last Transfer DateJun 24, 2009
Transfer Doc0000337884
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

January 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address252 KNOX ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-3744
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 06, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address252 KNOX ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-3744
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000017171
DateJan 23, 2026
Instrument2026000017171
Lender
NameBMO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60606
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 21, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Orange County records · Assessment roll updated August 4, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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
2026$615,477 (+2%) Land $367,344 Building $248,133
2025$7,911.00 (+6.63%) Homeowner's exemption$603,409 (+4.04%) Land $360,141 Building $243,268
2023$7,419.00 (+3.57%) Homeowner's exemption$579,979 Land $346,156 Building $233,823
2022$7,163.00

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