401 Esther St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Property Records

Orange County property record for 401 Esther St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 3,964 sqft · built 2006
Lot Size	0.075 acres (3,276 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$1,995,000 (Mar 2019)
Tax Bill	$24,639 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2026 Transfer Sep 2026 Transfer + 5 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`426-313-10`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`426-313-10`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Building Area	3,964 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2006
Effective Year Built	Effective 2006
Lot Area	3,276 sqft (0.075 acres)
Garage Area	513 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	401 ESTHER ST
City	COSTA MESA
State	CA
Zip	92627-2322
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	P BK 282 PG 36 PAR 3
Legal Subdivision	PARCEL MAP 91-287
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Township / Civil Division	CENTRAL COAST
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3007
Census Tract	63202

Owner

Source: Orange County records, as of October 13, 2026

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

Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	401 ESTHER ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2322
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Family Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 16, 2026	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Sep 16, 2026	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Sep 15, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITY NATIONAL BANK
Sep 27, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITY NATIONAL BANK
Feb 3, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITY NATIONAL BANK
Mar 12, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SUNTRUST BANK
May 31, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 12, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 12, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 31, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201977158
Last Transfer Date	Sep 8, 2026
Transfer Doc	0000262773
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Recording Date	Sep 16, 2026
Property Address	401 ESTHER ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2322
Document Number	0000262772
Instrument Date	Sep 8, 2026
Instrument	2026262772
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 25, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	401 ESTHER ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2322

September 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Recording Date	Sep 16, 2026
Property Address	401 ESTHER ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2322
Document Number	0000262773
Instrument Date	Sep 8, 2026
Instrument	2026262773
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 25, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Family Trust
Address	401 ESTHER ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2322
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

September 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Property Address	401 ESTHER ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2322
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 27, 2022
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	401 ESTHER ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2322

Mortgage

Document Number	0000306481
Date	Sep 15, 2022
Instrument	2022000306481

Lender

Name	CITY NATIONAL BANK
Type	Bank
Address	LOS ANGELES, CA 90071

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	359 Months
Due	Aug 24, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Property Address	401 ESTHER ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2322
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 7, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	401 ESTHER ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2322

Mortgage

Document Number	0000596077
Date	Sep 27, 2021
Instrument	2021000596077

Lender

Name	CITY NATIONAL BANK
Type	Bank
Address	LOS ANGELES, CA 90071

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 19, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Property Address	401 ESTHER ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2322
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 16, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	401 ESTHER ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2322

Mortgage

Document Number	0000077520
Date	Feb 3, 2021
Instrument	2021000077520

Lender

Name	CITY NATIONAL BANK
Type	Bank
Address	LOS ANGELES, CA 90071

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2051

March 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Recording Date	Mar 12, 2019
Property Address	401 ESTHER ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2322
Document Number	0000077158
Map Reference	MB 282 PG 36&37
Instrument Date	Feb 13, 2019
Instrument	2019000077158
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 14, 2021
Title Company	FIDELITY NATL TTL ORANGE CNT

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
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	401 ESTHER ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2322

Mortgage

Document Number	0000077159
Date	Mar 12, 2019
Instrument	2019000077159

Lender

Name	SUNTRUST BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2049

May 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	ORANGE CA
Recording Date	May 31, 2017
Property Address	401 ESTHER ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2322
Document Number	0000220789
Instrument Date	May 22, 2017
Instrument	220789
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 6, 2017
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$1,897.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	401 ESTHER ST COSTA MESA CA 926272322, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2322

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$2,269,967 (+2%) Land $1,505,041 Building $764,926
2025	$24,639.00 (+4.99%) Homeowner's exemption	$2,225,458 (+4.04%) Land $1,475,530 Building $749,928
2023	$23,467.00 (+2.7%) Homeowner's exemption	$2,139,042 Land $1,418,234 Building $720,808
2022	$22,850.00

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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	3 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 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 792 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

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

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