Orange County property record for 526 Sturgeon Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,726 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $674,000 (Dec 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $9,735 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Transfer Mar 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 418-032-20 |
| Primary APN | 418-032-20 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| 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 | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 526 STURGEON DR |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92626-3113 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 5698 BLK LOT 129 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO. 5698 |
| Legal Tract | 5698 |
| Legal Lot Number | 129 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 63908 |
526 Sturgeon Dr is held in a trust since November 2023.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 526 STURGEON DR, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-3113 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 26, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage IAPPROVE LNDG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 18, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009647312 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000273432 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 526 STURGEON DR, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-3113 |
| Document Number | 0000273432 |
| Map Reference | MB 218 PG 16-21 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000273432 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 526 STURGEON DR, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-3113 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 526 STURGEON DR, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-3113 |
| Document Number | 0000107292 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 26, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 6, 2018 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 8552 FAIRMONT CIR WESTMINSTER CA 926837217, WESTMINSTER, CA 92683-7217 |
| Document Number | 0000107292 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 107292 |
| Name | IAPPROVE LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | SANTA ANA, CA 92704 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 26, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 526 Sturgeon Dr was $9,735.
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 | $1,013,978 (+22.84%) Land $711,295 Building $302,683 | |
| 2025 | $9,735.00 | $825,427 Land $697,348 Building $128,079 |
| 2023 | $9,398.00 (+2.9%) | $808,984 Land $670,270 Building $138,714 |
| 2022 | $9,133.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 526 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 526 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 |
|---|
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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