Orange County property record for 856 Bear Crk, #12, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,270 sqft · built 1976 |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,039 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Mortgage Jun 2022 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 935-060-12 |
| Primary APN | 935-060-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,270 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,270 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Garage Area | 636 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 856 BEAR CRK, 12 |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92626-1703 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Description | N TR 8858 BLK LOT 1 UN 12 TR 8858 LOT 1 UNIT 12 GARAGE, PATIO OF PROJECT |
| Legal Tract | 8858 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 63910 |
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 856 BEAR CRK, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-1703 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Jun 10, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage DISCOVER BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 10, 1995 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000468130 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 856 BEAR CRK # 12, 12, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-1703 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 856 BEAR CRK, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-1703 |
| Document Number | 0000019675 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026000019675 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 856 BEAR CRK # 12, 12, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-1703 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 856 BEAR CRK, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-1703 |
| Document Number | 0000210921 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022000210921 |
| Name | DISCOVER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GREENWOOD, DE 19950 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jun 9, 2037 |
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 | $288,739 (+2%) Land $122,949 Building $165,790 | |
| 2025 | $4,039.00 (+8.2%) Homeowner's exemption | $283,078 (+4.04%) Land $120,538 Building $162,540 |
| 2023 | $3,733.00 (+5.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $272,087 Land $115,858 Building $156,229 |
| 2022 | $3,534.00 |
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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
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 | 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 576 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 |
| Cosmo Network Solutions Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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