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281 E 20th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Property Records

Orange County property record for 281 E 20th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1928
Square Footage504 sqft Living Area
Lot Size7,697 sqft (0.177 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$4,015,000 (2024)
Tax Bill$44,343.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN426-284-07

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Building Area504 sqft Living Area
1st Floor504 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1928
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1928
Lot Area7,697 sqft (0.177 acres)
Parking Spaces4 Parking Spaces
Garage Area1,071 sqft Garage

Location & Zoning

Street Address281 E 20TH ST
CityCOSTA MESA
StateCA
Zip92627-2243
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionN TR 712 BLK LOT 17
Legal SubdivisionTRACT NO 712
Legal Tract712
Legal Lot Number17
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Minor Civil DivisionCENTRAL COAST
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2005
Census Tract63202

Owner

Source: Orange County records · APN 426-284-07

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address281 E 20TH ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2243
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingTenants In Common

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 14, 2024Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CLEAREDGE LENDING LLC
Oct 26, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Building or Construction Mortgage
REDIGER INVESTMENT MORTGAGE FUND
May 19, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
TNN BLUESKY TRUST
Mar 14, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Building or Construction Mortgage
ACHILLES CAPITAL LLC
Oct 21, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
THE EVERGREEN ADVANTAGE LC
Feb 14, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
LAWYERS TITLE
Feb 14, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
EASY STREET CAPITAL CA LLC
Feb 14, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
LAWYERS TITLE
Feb 14, 2020Affidavit of Death, Transfer
LAWYERS TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleFeb 14, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 14, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 14, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202433194
Prior Transfer DateOct 06, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc0000643185
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

February 2024: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateFeb 14, 2024
Property Address281 E 20TH ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2243
Document Number0000033194
Map ReferenceMB 27 PG 36
Instrument DateJan 30, 2024
Instrument2024000033194
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 27, 2024
Title CompanyWESTERN RESOURCES TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants In Common
Address281 E 20TH ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2243

Mortgage

Document Number0000033195
DateFeb 14, 2024
Instrument2024000033195
Lender
NameCLEAREDGE LENDING LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 01, 2054

October 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address281 E 20TH ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2243
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 08, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2655 RISA DR, GLENDALE, CA 91208-2355

Mortgage

Document Number0000262574
DateOct 26, 2023
Instrument2023000262574
Lender
NameREDIGER INVESTMENT MORTGAGE FUND
TypeMortgage Company
AddressBURBANK, CA 91505
Agreement
TypeBuilding or Construction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

May 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address281 E 20TH ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-7209
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 30, 2022
Title CompanyACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2655 RISA DR, GLENDALE, CA 91208-2355

Mortgage

Document Number0000186893
DateMay 19, 2022
Instrument2022000186893
Lender
NameTNN BLUESKY TRUST
TypePrivate Party
Address14057 VALLEY VISTA BLVD, SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91423
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term11 Months
DueApr 01, 2023

March 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address281 E 20TH ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-7209
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 29, 2022
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2655 RISA DR, GLENDALE, CA 91208-2355

Mortgage

Document Number0000098684
DateMar 14, 2022
Instrument2022000098684
Lender
NameACHILLES CAPITAL LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressLOS ANGELES, CA 90046
Agreement
TypeBuilding or Construction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term25 Months
DueApr 01, 2024

October 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateOct 21, 2021
Property Address281 E 20TH ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-7209
Document Number0000643185
Map ReferenceMB 27 PG 36
Instrument DateOct 06, 2021
Instrument2021000643185
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2655 RISA DR, GLENDALE, CA 91208-2355

Mortgage

Document Number0000643186
DateOct 21, 2021
Instrument2021000643186
Lender
NameTHE EVERGREEN ADVANTAGE LC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

February 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateFeb 14, 2020
Property Address281 E 20TH ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-7209
Document Number0000065279
Instrument DateFeb 10, 2020
Instrument65279
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 27, 2020
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address2655 RISA DR GLENDALE CA 912082355, GLENDALE, CA 91208-2355

February 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateFeb 14, 2020
Property Address281 E 20TH ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-7209
Document Number0000065280
Map ReferenceMB 27 PG 36
Instrument DateFeb 07, 2020
Instrument2020000065280
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2021
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2655 RISA DR, GLENDALE, CA 91208-2355

Mortgage

Document Number0000065281
DateFeb 14, 2020
Instrument2020000065281
Lender
NameEASY STREET CAPITAL CA LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term13 Months
DueMar 01, 2021

February 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateFeb 14, 2020
Property Address281 E 20TH ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-7209
Document Number0000065278
Instrument DateFeb 03, 2020
Instrument65278
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 27, 2020
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,013.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address200 PINE AVE #300 LONG BEACH CA 908023038, 300, LONG BEACH, CA 90802-3038
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

February 2020: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateFeb 14, 2020
Property Address281 E 20TH ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-7209
Document Number0000065277
Instrument DateFeb 03, 2020
Instrument65277
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 27, 2020
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address4711 EMU CT GRANBURY TX 760491491, GRANBURY, TX 76049-1491

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 and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$4,177,206 (+2%) Land $3,357,567 Building $819,639
2025$44,343.00 (+188.64%) Homeowner's exemption$4,095,300 (+204.61%) Land $3,291,732 Building $803,568
2023$15,363.00 (+22.15%)$1,344,445 Land $941,928 Building $402,517
2022$12,577.00

Flood & Wildfire

281 E 20th St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Orange County (06059C), updated September 27, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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