Orange County property record for 702 James St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,325 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,078 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $238,000 (Nov 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $5,530 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 424-052-11 |
| Primary APN | 424-052-11 |
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| Units | 3 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,325 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Lot Area | 6,078 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 702 JAMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92627-4207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Description | N TR 3102 BLK LOT 11 |
| Legal Tract | 3102 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 63605 |
702 James St, a residential property, is held in a trust since January 2000.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9451 PIER DR, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92646-7206 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1998769367 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 14, 2000 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000051898 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 702 James St was $5,530.
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 | $380,567 (+2%) Land $262,916 Building $117,651 | |
| 2025 | $5,530.00 | $373,105 Land $257,760 Building $115,345 |
| 2023 | $5,141.00 (+6.81%) | $358,618 Land $247,751 Building $110,867 |
| 2022 | $4,813.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 702 James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1997.
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 | 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.
The area around 702 James 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 |
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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 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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