Orange County property record for 501 Traverse Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,395 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $895,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $10,965 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2020 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 418-032-08 |
| Primary APN | 418-032-08 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,395 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,395 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,100 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 501 TRAVERSE DR |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92626-3116 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | N TR 5698 BLK LOT 117 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 5698 |
| Legal Tract | 5698 |
| Legal Lot Number | 117 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 63908 |
501 Traverse Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2021.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 501 TRAVERSE DR, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-3116 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 23, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SCHOOLSFIRST FCU |
| Jun 10, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Jun 10, 2020 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Jun 10, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021716869 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 12, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000464355 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 501 TRAVERSE DR, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-3116 |
| Document Number | 0000716869 |
| Map Reference | MB 218 PG 16-21 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000716869 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY/CA, LAWYERS 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 |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 501 TRAVERSE DR, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-3116 |
| Document Number | 0000716870 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000716870 |
| Name | SCHOOLSFIRST FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 501 TRAVERSE DR, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-3116 |
| Document Number | 0000263987 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 263987 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 26063 SEAFORTHIA PALM DR HOMELAND CA 925489672, HOMELAND, CA 92548-9672 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 501 TRAVERSE DR, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-3116 |
| Document Number | 0000263986 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 263986 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 26063 SEAFORTHIA PALM DR HOMELAND CA 925489672, HOMELAND, CA 92548-9672 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 501 TRAVERSE DR, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-3116 |
| Document Number | 0000263988 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 263988 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 26063 SEAFORTHIA PALM DR HOMELAND CA 925489672, HOMELAND, CA 92548-9672 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 501 Traverse Dr was $10,965 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 | $968,776 (+2%) Land $881,369 Building $87,407 | |
| 2025 | $10,965.00 Homeowner's exemption | $949,781 Land $864,087 Building $85,694 |
| 2023 | $10,414.00 (+2.06%) Homeowner's exemption | $912,900 Land $830,533 Building $82,367 |
| 2022 | $10,204.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 501 Traverse 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 501 Traverse 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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