Orange County property record for 294 Princeton Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,378 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.176 acres (7,680 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $437,000 (Aug 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $6,765 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Line of Credit Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 141-383-18 |
| Primary APN | 141-383-18 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,378 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,378 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Gravel |
| Lot Area | 7,680 sqft (0.176 acres) |
| Garage Area | 437 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 294 PRINCETON DR |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92626-6167 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 3166 BLK LOT 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 3166 |
| Legal Tract | 3166 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 63905 |
294 Princeton Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2020.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 294 PRINCETON DR, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-6167 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SCHOOLSFIRST FCU |
| Oct 26, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SCHOOLSFIRST FCU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011426395 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 17, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000601994 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 294 PRINCETON DR, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-6167 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 294 PRINCETON DR, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-6167 |
| Document Number | 0000321003 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022000321003 |
| Name | SCHOOLSFIRST FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | TUSTIN, CA 92780 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 26, 2020 |
| Property Address | 294 PRINCETON DR, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-6167 |
| Document Number | 0000601994 |
| Map Reference | MB 95 PG 31&32 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020000601994 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 294 PRINCETON DR, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-6167 |
| Document Number | 0000601995 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020000601995 |
| Name | SCHOOLSFIRST FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 294 Princeton Dr was $6,765 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $559,867 (+2%) Land $468,290 Building $91,577 | |
| 2025 | $6,765.00 Homeowner's exemption | $548,890 Land $459,108 Building $89,782 |
| 2023 | $6,375.00 (+3.54%) Homeowner's exemption | $527,577 Land $441,280 Building $86,297 |
| 2022 | $6,157.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 294 Princeton Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1983 · Coastal Storms, Floods, Slides & Tornadoes |
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 294 Princeton Dr 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 |
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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 645 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Cosmo Network Solutions Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Consolidated Smart Broadband Systems, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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