Orange County property record for 616 Center St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 768 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,425 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $295,000 (May 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $5,048 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Mortgage May 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 424-212-27 |
| Primary APN | 424-212-27 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 768 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Lot Area | 7,425 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 616 CENTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92627-2709 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A TR NEWPORT MESA TR BLK LOT 402 NEWPORT MESA TR LOT 402 E 55 FT W 472 FT S 165 FT |
| Legal Subdivision | NEWPORT MESA TRACT |
| Legal Tract | 517 |
| Legal Lot Number | 402 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 63605 |
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 616 CENTER ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2709 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BM REAL ESTATE SERVICES INC |
| May 7, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 6, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2011263502 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 9, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000019570 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 616 CENTER ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2709 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | EQUITY TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000004233 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018000004233 |
| Name | BM REAL ESTATE SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | CALABASAS, CA 91302 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 616 CENTER ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2709 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 141 WAVE ST, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1421 |
| Document Number | 0000306304 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000306304 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
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 | $385,501 (+2%) Land $352,288 Building $33,213 | |
| 2025 | $5,048.00 (+6.79%) | $377,943 (+4.04%) Land $345,381 Building $32,562 |
| 2023 | $4,727.00 (+4.16%) | $363,268 Land $331,969 Building $31,299 |
| 2022 | $4,538.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1983–1997) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1997 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 586 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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