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257 Wake Forest Rd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Property Records

Orange County property record for 257 Wake Forest Rd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms1.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1958
Square Footage2,233 sqft Living Area
Lot Size7,200 sqft (0.165 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$725,000 (2014)
Tax Bill$10,143.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN141-463-03

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Building Area2,233 sqft Living Area
1st Floor2,233 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1958
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1958
Lot Area7,200 sqft (0.165 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage Area463 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemHVAC Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address257 WAKE FOREST RD
CityCOSTA MESA
StateCA
Zip92626-6463
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionN TR 2955 BLK LOT 42
Legal SubdivisionTRACT NO 2955
Legal Tract2955
Legal Lot Number42
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Minor Civil DivisionCENTRAL COAST
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3014
Census Tract63905

Owner

Source: Orange County records · APN 141-463-03

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

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address257 WAKE FOREST RD, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-6463
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingOwner is a Trust, Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 22, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
QUORUM FEDERAL CU
Nov 30, 2020Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 14, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 14, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 09, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2014492340
Last Transfer DateJun 07, 2024
Transfer Doc0000150242
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address257 WAKE FOREST RD, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-6463
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 01, 2021
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address257 WAKE FOREST RD, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-6463

Mortgage

Document Number0000407687
DateJun 22, 2021
Instrument2021000407687
Lender
NameQUORUM FEDERAL CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressPURCHASE, NY 10577
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 01, 2051

November 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateNov 30, 2020
Property Address257 WAKE FOREST RD, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-6463
Document Number0000695569
Map ReferenceMB 100 PG 19-23
Instrument DateNov 24, 2020
Instrument2020000695569
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2021
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address257 WAKE FOREST RD, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-6463

Mortgage

Document Number0000695570
DateNov 30, 2020
Instrument2020000695570
Lender
NameCARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 01, 2050

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$888,764 (+2%) Land $764,517 Building $124,247
2025$10,143.00 (+5.39%) Homeowner's exemption$871,338 (+4.04%) Land $749,527 Building $121,811
2023$9,624.00 (+2.9%) Homeowner's exemption$837,503 Land $720,421 Building $117,082
2022$9,353.00

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