Orange County property record for 656 Surf St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 971 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $186,500 (Jun 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $4,044 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 422-233-13 |
| Primary APN | 422-233-13 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 971 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 971 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Gravel |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Garage Area | 207 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 656 SURF ST |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92627-3416 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | N TR 1986 BLK LOT 65 |
| Legal Subdivision | TR 1986 |
| Legal Tract | 1986 |
| Legal Lot Number | 65 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 63701 |
Source: Orange County records, as of August 26, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 656 SURF ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-3416 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 4, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 4, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1999415277 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 5, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000445201 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 656 SURF ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-3416 |
| Document Number | 0000137719 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026137719 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Tenant |
| Address | 656 SURF ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-3416 |
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 | $294,891 (+2%) Land $236,812 Building $58,079 | |
| 2025 | $4,044.00 (+3.14%) Homeowner's exemption | $289,109 (+4.04%) Land $232,168 Building $56,941 |
| 2024 | $3,921.00 (+4.31%) | |
| 2023 | $3,759.00 (+4.88%) Homeowner's exemption | $277,884 Land $223,153 Building $54,731 |
| 2022 | $3,584.00 |
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 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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