3020 Buchanan Way, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Property Records

Orange County property record for 3020 Buchanan Way, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,310 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size	0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$1,880,000 (Aug 2024)
Tax Bill	$20,784 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2022 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`141-141-25`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`141-141-25`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,310 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,310 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1962
Effective Year Built	Effective 1962
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Stucco
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
Garage Area	540 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Pool Type	Pool with Hot Tub/Spa

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Central
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3020 BUCHANAN WAY
City	COSTA MESA
State	CA
Zip	92626-2834
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	N TR 4395 BLK LOT 22
Legal Subdivision	TRACT NO. 4395
Legal Tract	4395
Legal Lot Number	22
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Township / Civil Division	CENTRAL COAST
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1005
Census Tract	63903

Owner

3020 Buchanan Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2024.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	3020 BUCHANAN WAY, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-2834
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Community Property

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 28, 2022	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Feb 9, 2022	Grant Deed, Transfer LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY/CA, LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY
Feb 9, 2022	Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage EASY STREET CAPITAL CA LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 26, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 26, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 28, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2024219565
Prior Transfer Date	Apr 20, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc	0000286544
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Recording Date	Jul 28, 2022
Property Address	3020 BUCHANAN WAY, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-2834
Document Number	0000262362
Map Reference	MB 154 PG 35&36
Instrument Date	Jun 29, 2022
Instrument	2022000262362
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 9, 2022
Title Company	FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	3020 BUCHANAN WAY, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-2834

Mortgage

Document Number	0000262363
Date	Jul 28, 2022
Instrument	2022000262363

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2052

February 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Recording Date	Feb 9, 2022
Property Address	3020 BUCHANAN WAY, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-2834
Document Number	0000054500
Map Reference	MB 154 PG 35&36
Instrument Date	Jan 26, 2022
Instrument	2022000054500
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 23, 2022
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY/CA, LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	281 N SYCAMORE ST, SANTA ANA, CA 92701-4805
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

February 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Recording Date	Feb 9, 2022
Property Address	3020 BUCHANAN WAY, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-2834
Document Number	0000054501
Map Reference	MB 154 PG 35&36
Instrument Date	Jan 10, 2022
Instrument	2022000054501
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 23, 2022
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY/CA, LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2625 CORONADO DR, FULLERTON, CA 92835-2512

Mortgage

Document Number	0000054502
Date	Feb 9, 2022
Instrument	2022000054502

Lender

Name	EASY STREET CAPITAL CA LLC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3020 Buchanan Way was $20,784, up 29.6% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Orange County
Municipality	Costa Mesa City
Unified School District	Newport-Mesa Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$1,917,600 (+2%) Land $1,750,329 Building $167,271
2025	$20,784.00 (+29.61%)	$1,880,000 Land $1,716,008 Building $163,992
2024	$16,036.00 (+2.83%)
2023	$15,594.00 (+915.9%)	$1,400,000 Land $1,200,000 Building $200,000
2022	$1,535.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 3020 Buchanan Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

The area around 3020 Buchanan Way 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 652 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
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Cosmo Network Solutions Fixed Wireless	250 / 100
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

Nearby Properties on Buchanan Way

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures