Orange County property record for 426 Emerson St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,216 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.022 acres (962 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $720,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $8,875 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 426-244-27 |
| Primary APN | 426-244-27 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,216 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Lot Area | 962 sqft (0.022 acres) |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 426 EMERSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92627-2112 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 5212 BLK LOT 27 TR 5212 LOT 27 TOGETHER WITH AN UND 1/35 INT IN |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 5212 |
| Legal Tract | 5212 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 63103 |
426 Emerson St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 426 EMERSON ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2112 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021325717 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 25, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000416325 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | May 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 426 EMERSON ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2112 |
| Document Number | 0000325717 |
| Map Reference | MB 189 PG 39&40 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000325717 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2021 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE ORANGE COUNTY BR, TICOR TTL ORANGE CNTY BRANCH |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 426 EMERSON ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2112 |
| Document Number | 0000325718 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000325718 |
| Name | CELEBRITY HOME LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 426 Emerson St was $8,875.
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 | $794,937 (+2%) Land $713,973 Building $80,964 | |
| 2025 | $8,875.00 | $779,350 Land $699,973 Building $79,377 |
| 2023 | $8,351.00 (+1.92%) | $749,088 Land $672,792 Building $76,296 |
| 2022 | $8,194.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 426 Emerson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 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 risk around 426 Emerson St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 819 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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