Orange County property record for 686 Hamilton St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.176 acres (7,650 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Oct 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $3,605 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 422-211-30 |
| Primary APN | 422-211-30 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,006 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,006 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,650 sqft (0.176 acres) |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 686 HAMILTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92627-2633 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 9 BLK LOT 38 TR 9 LOT 38 WLY 99 FT ELY 231 FT SW1/4 -EX ST & |
| Legal Subdivision | COSTA MESA 09 |
| Legal Tract | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 63701 |
686 Hamilton St is owned by a company that acquired it in November 1996 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 686 HAMILTON ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2633 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 24, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1996553428 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 1, 1996 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000563963 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 686 Hamilton St was $3,605 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 | $252,144 (+2%) Land $210,780 Building $41,364 | |
| 2025 | $3,605.00 Homeowner's exemption | $247,200 Land $206,647 Building $40,553 |
| 2023 | $3,336.00 (+5.27%) Homeowner's exemption | $237,601 Land $198,622 Building $38,979 |
| 2022 | $3,169.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 686 Hamilton St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 686 Hamilton St 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 |
|---|
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 784 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 |
| Cosmo Network Solutions Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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