Orange County property record for 616 Knowell Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,109 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,032 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Sep 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $4,504 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Transfer Jun 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 422-131-20 |
| Primary APN | 422-131-20 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,109 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,109 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Lot Area | 6,032 sqft (0.139 acres) |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 616 KNOWELL PL |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92627-2623 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 2168 BLK LOT 3 |
| Legal Tract | 2168 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 63702 |
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 620 KNOWELL PL, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2623 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jun 30, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2002794995 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000273286 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 616 KNOWELL PL, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2623 |
| Document Number | 0000273287 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 273287 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Address | 620 KNOWELL PL COSTA MESA CA 926272623, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2623 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 616 KNOWELL PL, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2623 |
| Document Number | 0000273286 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 273286 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 11, 2017 |
| 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 | Community Property |
| Address | 620 KNOWELL PL COSTA MESA CA 926272623, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2623 |
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 | $339,692 (+2%) Land $264,129 Building $75,563 | |
| 2025 | $4,504.00 (+7.21%) Homeowner's exemption | $333,032 (+4.04%) Land $258,950 Building $74,082 |
| 2023 | $4,201.00 (+4.53%) Homeowner's exemption | $320,100 Land $248,894 Building $71,206 |
| 2022 | $4,019.00 |
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 Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1997) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| 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 769 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Cosmo Network Solutions, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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