Orange County property record for 2701 Cardinal Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,467 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,490 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (Sep 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $5,536 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 139-525-16 |
| Primary APN | 139-525-16 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,467 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,962 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,490 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Garage Area | 495 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2701 CARDINAL DR |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92626-4715 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 5781 BLK LOT 72 |
| Legal Tract | 5781 |
| Legal Lot Number | 72 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 63807 |
2701 Cardinal Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1996.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2701 CARDINAL DR, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-4715 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1996472841 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 3, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000433448 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2701 Cardinal Dr was $5,536 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $440,225 (+2%) Land $266,215 Building $174,010 | |
| 2025 | $5,536.00 Homeowner's exemption | $431,594 Land $260,995 Building $170,599 |
| 2023 | $5,193.00 (+3.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $414,836 Land $250,861 Building $163,975 |
| 2022 | $4,995.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2701 Cardinal Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2001.
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 (2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2001 |
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 risk around 2701 Cardinal Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 376 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Cosmo Network Solutions Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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