Orange County property record for 551 Traverse Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,395 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $900,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $11,294 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Line of Credit Nov 2020 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 418-022-13 |
| Primary APN | 418-022-13 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,395 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,923 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
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| Street Address | 551 TRAVERSE DR |
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| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92626-3116 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 5698 BLK LOT 104 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 5698 |
| Legal Tract | 5698 |
| Legal Lot Number | 104 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 63908 |
Source: Orange County records, as of August 26, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 551 TRAVERSE DR, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-3116 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SCHOOLSFIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Nov 30, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer PACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY, PACIFIC COAST TITLE CO. |
| Nov 30, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CALCULATED RISK ANALYTICS LLC |
| Feb 1, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage JAMES P & SANDRA A BUENZLI |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 14, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020695066 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000695065 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Property Address | 551 TRAVERSE DR, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-3116 |
| Document Number | 0000219166 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026219166 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust, 189 |
| Address | 14871 STARBOARD ST, GARDEN GROVE, CA 92843-5137 |
| Document Number | 0000219166, |
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| Date | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026219166 |
| Name | SCHOOLSFIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 6.49% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 551 TRAVERSE DR, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-3116 |
| Document Number | 0000695065 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 695065 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | PACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY, PACIFIC COAST TITLE CO. |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 551 TRAVERSE DR COSTA MESA CA 926263116, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-3116 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 551 TRAVERSE DR, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-3116 |
| Document Number | 0000695066 |
| Map Reference | MB 218 PG 16-21 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020000695066 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | PACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 | 551 TRAVERSE DR, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-3116 |
| Document Number | 0000695067 |
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| Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020000695067 |
| Name | CALCULATED RISK ANALYTICS LLC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 551 TRAVERSE DR, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-3116 |
| Document Number | 0000052443 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 551 TRAVERSE DR COSTA MESA CA 926263116, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-3116 |
| Document Number | 0000052443 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 52443 |
| Name | JAMES P & SANDRA A BUENZLI |
|---|---|
| Address | 13 ABBY RD, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270-1645 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 4.6% |
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 | $1,228,837 (+26.14%) Land $974,375 Building $254,462 | |
| 2025 | $11,294.00 (+5.23%) | $974,188 (+4.04%) Land $737,873 Building $236,315 |
| 2023 | $10,733.00 (+2.75%) | $936,360 Land $709,220 Building $227,140 |
| 2022 | $10,446.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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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