Orange County property record for 3026 Babb St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,834 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $775,000 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $9,996 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 418-081-25 |
| Primary APN | 418-081-25 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,834 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,244 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Area | 410 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 3026 BABB ST |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92626-2925 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 5442 BLK LOT 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 5442 |
| Legal Tract | 5442 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 63903 |
3026 Babb St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2020.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3026 BABB ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-2925 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Jan 21, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 21, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 21, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202026137 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 16, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000747026 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 3026 BABB ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-2925 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE COMPANY OF CA |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3026 BABB ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-2925 |
| Document Number | 0000510293 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020000510293 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 3026 BABB ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-2925 |
| Document Number | 0000026137 |
| Map Reference | MB 210 PG 19&20 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020000026137 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | WFG TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 3026 BABB ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-2925 |
| Document Number | 0000026138 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020000026138 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3026 Babb St was $9,996 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 | $864,525 (+2%) Land $730,704 Building $133,821 | |
| 2025 | $9,996.00 Homeowner's exemption | $847,574 Land $716,376 Building $131,198 |
| 2023 | $9,450.00 (+3.36%) Homeowner's exemption | $814,662 Land $688,558 Building $126,104 |
| 2022 | $9,143.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 3026 Babb St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 3026 Babb St 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.
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 693 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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