Orange County property record for 868 Cortez St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,458 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,510 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $249,000 (Nov 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $5,103 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 141-322-16 |
| Primary APN | 141-322-16 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,458 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,458 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Lot Area | 6,510 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Garage Area | 430 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 868 CORTEZ ST |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92626-5842 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 3853 BLK LOT 45 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 3853 |
| Legal Tract | 3853 |
| Legal Lot Number | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 63904 |
868 Cortez St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2023.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 868 CORTEZ ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-5842 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1998767947 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000215909 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 868 CORTEZ ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-5842 |
| Document Number | 0000215909 |
| Map Reference | MB 134 PG 7-11 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000215909 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 18, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 868 CORTEZ ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-5842 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 868 Cortez St was $5,103 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 | $398,155 (+2%) Land $295,173 Building $102,982 | |
| 2025 | $5,103.00 Homeowner's exemption | $390,349 Land $289,386 Building $100,963 |
| 2023 | $4,777.00 (+4.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $375,193 Land $278,149 Building $97,044 |
| 2022 | $4,586.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 868 Cortez St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 2 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.
The area around 868 Cortez 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 486 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Cosmo Network Solutions, GeoLinks.
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