Orange County property record for 277 Knox St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 906 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,669 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Line of Credit Feb 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 425-162-14 |
| Primary APN | 425-162-14 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 906 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 906 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Street Address | 277 KNOX ST |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92627-3745 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A TR NEWPORT HEIGHTS BLK LOT 24 NEWPORT HEIGHTS LOT 24 SELY 50 FT NWLY 450.39 FT |
| Legal Subdivision | NEWPORT HEIGHTS |
| Legal Tract | 516 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 63302 |
277 Knox St is held in a trust since January 2019.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23301 RIDGE ROUTE DR, LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653-1742 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ORANGE CNTYS CU |
| Feb 1, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000033239 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 277 KNOX ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-3745 |
| Document Number | 0000143228 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 26, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE-INLAND EMPIRE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 279 KNOX ST COSTA MESA CA 926273745, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-3745 |
| Document Number | 0000143228 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 143228 |
| Name | ORANGE CNTYS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SANTA ANA, CA 92705 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Mar 30, 2045 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 277 KNOX ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-3745 |
| Document Number | 0000033239 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 33239 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 8, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 279 KNOX ST COSTA MESA CA 926273745, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-3745 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 277 Knox St was $2,669.
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 | $78,034 (+2%) Land $28,728 Building $49,306 | |
| 2025 | $2,669.00 | $76,504 Land $28,164 Building $48,340 |
| 2023 | $2,242.00 (+12.61%) Homeowner's exemption | $73,534 Land $27,070 Building $46,464 |
| 2022 | $1,991.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 277 Knox St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1997.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1997–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2017 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
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 277 Knox 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 |
|---|
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 655 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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