2872 Monterey Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Property Records

Orange County property record for 2872 Monterey Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,447 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size0.138 acres (6,014 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$685,000 (Dec 2016)
Tax Bill$9,343 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2021 Mortgage
Jan 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN141-563-04

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN141-563-04

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,447 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,447 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1962
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1962
Lot Area6,014 sqft (0.138 acres)
Garage Area440 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address2872 MONTEREY AVE
CityCOSTA MESA
StateCA
Zip92626-4216
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionN TR 4204 BLK LOT 93
Legal SubdivisionTRACT NO 4204
Legal Tract4204
Legal Lot Number93
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRAL COAST
Census Block Group1
Census Block1011
Census Tract63904

Owner

2872 Monterey Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2020.

Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address2872 MONTEREY AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-4216
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 4, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Jan 4, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
AMROCK INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 7, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 7, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2016619396
Last Transfer DateDec 18, 2020
Transfer Doc0000001257
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateJan 4, 2021
Property Address2872 MONTEREY AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-4216
Document Number0000001255
Map ReferenceMB 149 PG 24-28
Instrument DateDec 18, 2020
Instrument2021000001255
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2021
Title CompanyAMROCK LLC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address2872 MONTEREY AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-4216

Mortgage

Document Number0000001256
DateJan 4, 2021
Instrument2021000001256
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJan 1, 2051

January 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateJan 4, 2021
Property Address2872 MONTEREY AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-4216
Document Number0000001257
Instrument DateDec 18, 2020
Instrument1257
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 15, 2021
Title CompanyAMROCK INC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address2872 MONTEREY AVE COSTA MESA CA 926264216, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-4216

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2872 Monterey Ave was $9,343 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyOrange County
MunicipalityCosta Mesa City
Unified School DistrictNewport-Mesa Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$810,897 (+2%) Land $723,706 Building $87,191
2025$9,343.00 Homeowner's exemption$794,998 Land $709,516 Building $85,482
2023$8,854.00 (+3%) Homeowner's exemption$764,128 Land $681,965 Building $82,163
2022$8,596.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2872 Monterey Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1983.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1983–1997)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 2
Most Recent ClaimDec 1997 · rainfall accumulation

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

The area around 2872 Monterey Ave 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMESA WATER DISTRICT
serves 110,000 people · EPA ID CA3010004
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionAug 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 598 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Cosmo Network Solutions
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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