Orange County property record for 278 Broadway, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,580 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,561 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $600,000 (Jul 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $25,612 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Transfer Feb 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 117-213-09 |
| Primary APN | 117-213-09 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,580 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,580 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Mediterranean |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Gravel |
| Lot Area | 6,561 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 278 BROADWAY |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92627-9710 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 594 BLK G LOT 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST COSTA MESA |
| Legal Tract | 594 |
| Legal Block | G |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 63301 |
278 Broadway is owned by a company that bought it in July 2002.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1309 ASHFORD LN, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660-4314 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 8, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2002604751 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 24, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000332180 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 3, 2022 |
| Property Address | 278 BROADWAY, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2821 |
| Document Number | 0000323072 |
| Map Reference | MB 19 PG 25&26 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022000323072 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1309 ASHFORD LN, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660-4314 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 278 BROADWAY, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2821 |
| Document Number | 0000026867 |
| Map Reference | MB 19 PG 25&26 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023000026867 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 1309 ASHFORD LN, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660-4314 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Broadway was $25,612.
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 | $2,541,326 (+9.26%) Land $1,463,747 Building $1,077,579 | |
| 2025 | $25,612.00 | $2,325,960 Land $1,435,047 Building $890,913 |
| 2023 | $16,423.00 (+76%) | $1,479,000 Land $1,379,322 Building $99,678 |
| 2022 | $9,331.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 278 Broadway in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 278 Broadway 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 792 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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