Orange County property record for 498 Sturgeon Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,726 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (6,996 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $800,000 (Nov 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $11,009 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Transfer Jan 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 418-032-13 |
| Primary APN | 418-032-13 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,726 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,726 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Lot Area | 6,996 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 498 STURGEON DR |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92626-3111 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 5698 BLK LOT 122 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 5698 |
| Legal Tract | 5698 |
| Legal Lot Number | 122 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 63908 |
498 Sturgeon Dr is held in a trust since December 2020.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 498 STURGEON DR, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-3111 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Jan 29, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Apr 9, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 23, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 23, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015600369 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000065417 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 498 STURGEON DR, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-3111 |
| Document Number | 0000065417 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 65417 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 498 STURGEON DR COSTA MESA CA 926263111, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-3111 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 498 STURGEON DR, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-3111 |
| Document Number | 0000065415 |
| Map Reference | MB 218 PG 16-21 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2021000065415 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 498 STURGEON DR, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-3111 |
| Document Number | 0000065416 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000065416 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 9, 2018 |
| Property Address | 498 STURGEON DR, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-3111 |
| Document Number | 0000125729 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 125729 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 498 STURGEON DR COSTA MESA CA 926263111, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-3111 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 498 Sturgeon Dr was $11,009.
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 | $965,976 (+2%) Land $827,075 Building $138,901 | |
| 2025 | $11,009.00 | $947,036 Land $810,858 Building $136,178 |
| 2023 | $10,460.00 (+2.78%) | $910,262 Land $779,371 Building $130,891 |
| 2022 | $10,177.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 498 Sturgeon Dr 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 498 Sturgeon Dr 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 |
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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 286 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Consolidated Smart Broadband Systems, Cox Communications, GeoLinks, Google Fiber, T-Mobile.
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