Orange County property record for 281 E 16th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
| Square Footage | 1,197 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 7,291 sqft (0.167 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $1,600,000 (2024) |
| Tax Bill | $18,114.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 425-164-16 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,197 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,197 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Lot Area | 7,291 sqft (0.167 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft Garage |
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
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| Street Address | 281 E 16TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92627-3803 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 2934 BLK LOT 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 2934 |
| Legal Tract | 2934 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Minor Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 63302 |
Source: Orange County records · APN 425-164-16
Assessment roll updated August 4, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4199 CAMPUS DR, 550, IRVINE, CA 92612-4694 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage US BANK |
| Apr 04, 2024 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Jan 25, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Nov 21, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Nov 21, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim Document |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 04, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 04, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202484646 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 17, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000017042 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 281 E 16TH ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-3803 |
| Document Number | 0000215046 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026215046 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 06, 2026 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 281 E 16TH ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-3803 |
| Document Number | 0000215046, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026215046 |
| Name | US BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.13% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Document includes a rider for adjustable-rate mortgage with a specific rate change date. |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 04, 2024 |
| Property Address | 281 E 16TH ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-3803 |
| Document Number | 0000084646 |
| Map Reference | MB 85 PG 27 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024000084646 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2024 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property (Marital Community) with Rights of Survivorship |
| Address | 4199 CAMPUS DR STE 550, 550, IRVINE, CA 92612-4694 |
| Document Number | 0000084647 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 04, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024000084647 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.12% |
| Type Change Date | May 01, 2031 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 11.1% |
| Index | 52-Week T-Bill (1-Year) |
| Max Rate | 11.1% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 25, 2024 |
| Property Address | 281 E 16TH ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-3803 |
| Document Number | 0000017042 |
| Map Reference | MB 85 PG 27 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 17, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024000017042 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 06, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 11 GROVECREST DR, MURRELLS INLET, SC 29576-9792 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 281 E 16TH ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-3803 |
| Document Number | 0000290607 |
| Map Reference | MB 85 PG 27 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000290607 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 06, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 281 E 16TH ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-3803 |
| Document Number | 0000290608 |
| Map Reference | MB 85 PG 27 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000290608 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 06, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 11 GROVECREST DR, MURRELLS INLT, SC 29576-9792 |
Source: Orange County records · Assessment roll updated August 4, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Orange County |
| Municipality | Costa Mesa City |
| Unified School District | Newport-Mesa Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,165,684 (+32.7%) Land $1,599,138 Building $566,546 | |
| 2025 | $18,114.00 (+1,052.29%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,632,000 (+2,255.9%) Land $1,567,783 Building $64,217 |
| 2023 | $1,572.00 (+9.7%) Homeowner's exemption | $69,273 Land $35,867 Building $33,406 |
| 2022 | $1,433.00 |
281 E 16th St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Orange County (06059C), updated September 27, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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