Orange County property record for 936 Carnation Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,422 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,189,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $13,574 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 412-212-26 |
| Primary APN | 412-212-26 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,422 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,422 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 936 CARNATION AVE |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92626-1707 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 7557 BLK LOT 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO. 7557 |
| Legal Tract | 7557 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 63910 |
936 Carnation Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2024.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3117 WATERMARKE PL, IRVINE, CA 92612-5615 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 28, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 28, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024222816 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 10, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000598532 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 936 CARNATION AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-1707 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 936 CARNATION AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-1707 |
| Document Number | 0000018843 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026000018843 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44114 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6% |
| Type Change Date | Feb 1, 2033 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 11% |
| Index | 1-Year T-Bill |
| Max Rate | 11% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 936 Carnation Ave was $13,574 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 | $1,212,780 (+2%) Land $1,077,985 Building $134,795 | |
| 2025 | $13,574.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,189,000 Land $1,056,848 Building $132,152 |
| 2023 | $1,970.00 (+10.36%) Homeowner's exemption | $101,152 Land $37,612 Building $63,540 |
| 2022 | $1,785.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 936 Carnation Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces 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 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.
The area around 936 Carnation Ave 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 491 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 |
| 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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