3545 Howard Way, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Property Records

Orange County property record for 3545 Howard Way, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Lot Size1.13 acres (49,241 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$5,100,000 (May 2020)
Tax Bill$67,065 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (reduced by levee)
APN415-112-20

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN415-112-20

Exterior

Lot Area49,241 sqft

Location & Zoning

Street Address3545 HOWARD WAY
CityCOSTA MESA
StateCA
Zip92626-1418
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal DescriptionP BK 155 PG 11 PAR 15 P M 155-11 PAR 15 POR OF PAR
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRAL COAST
Census Block Group1
Census Block1028
Census Tract63910

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address3540 HOWARD WAY, 200, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-1496
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 15, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 15, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 25, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2020220300
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateMay 15, 2020
Property Address3545 HOWARD WAY, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-1418
Document Number0000220300
Instrument DateMay 11, 2020
Instrument220300
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 2, 2020
Title CompanyCOMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE, COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$5,610.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address3540 HOWARD WAY #200 COSTA MESA CA 926261496, 200, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-1496

Mortgage

Document Number220301
DateMay 15, 2020
Instrument220301
Lender
NameBANK OF THE SIERRA
TypeBank
Address26328 CITRUS ST, VALENCIA, CA 91355-5323
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$5,689,144 (+2%) Land $3,681,212 Building $2,007,932
2025$67,065.00 (+1.85%)$5,577,593 (+4.04%) Land $3,609,032 Building $1,968,561
2024$65,845.00 (+2.63%)
2023$64,155.00 (+3.06%)$5,361,009 Land $3,468,889 Building $1,892,120
2022$62,248.00

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

Flood

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
reduced by levee · depends on levee performance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies7 in force

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

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 66 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Cosmo Network Solutions
Fixed Wireless
350 / 150
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Spectrum, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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