Orange County property record for 542 Traverse Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,889 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (May 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $4,493 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Transfer Aug 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 418-021-15 |
| Primary APN | 418-021-15 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,889 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,364 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Garage Area | 475 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 542 TRAVERSE DR |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92626-3117 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 5698 BLK LOT 77 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 5698 |
| Legal Tract | 5698 |
| Legal Lot Number | 77 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 63908 |
542 Traverse Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 1998.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 542 TRAVERSE DR, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-3117 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 28, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 28, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1998300748 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 22, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000540068 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 542 TRAVERSE DR, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-3117 |
| Document Number | 0000515522 |
| Map Reference | MB 218 PG 16-21 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000515522 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 542 TRAVERSE DR, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-3117 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 542 TRAVERSE DR, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-3117 |
| Document Number | 0000347826 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2019 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 542 TRAVERSE DR COSTA MESA CA 926263117, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-3117 |
| Document Number | 0000347826 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 347826 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | LOS ANGELES, CA 90010 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 11, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 542 Traverse Dr was $4,493 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 | $259,313 (-21.92%) Land $214,627 Building $44,686 | |
| 2025 | $4,493.00 Homeowner's exemption | $332,117 Land $210,420 Building $121,697 |
| 2023 | $4,190.00 (+4.51%) Homeowner's exemption | $319,221 Land $202,249 Building $116,972 |
| 2022 | $4,009.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 542 Traverse Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 542 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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