Orange County property record for 741 James St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,448 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $905,000 (Apr 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $14,300 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 424-053-02 |
| Primary APN | 424-053-02 |
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| Units | 4 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,448 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Lot Area | 6,120 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 741 JAMES ST, A |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92627-4217 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Description | N TR 3102 BLK LOT 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 3102 |
| Legal Tract | 3102 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 63605 |
741 James St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in July 2016.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2853 CHIOS RD, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-3523 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 21, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 19, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006268244 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 15, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000341626 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 741 JAMES ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-4217 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | WFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2853 CHIOS RD, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-3523 |
| Document Number | 0000123588 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000123588 |
| Name | ARC HOME LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 741 James St was $14,300.
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 | $1,198,961 (+2%) Land $1,042,452 Building $156,509 | |
| 2025 | $14,300.00 | $1,175,452 Land $1,022,011 Building $153,441 |
| 2023 | $13,571.00 (+3.68%) | $1,129,808 Land $982,324 Building $147,484 |
| 2022 | $13,089.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 741 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 741 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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