Orange County property record for 940 Carnation Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,982 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $660,000 (Sep 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $10,042 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 412-212-25 |
| Primary APN | 412-212-25 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,982 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,982 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 940 CARNATION AVE |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92626-1707 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | N TR 7557 BLK LOT 13 |
| Legal Tract | 7557 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 63910 |
940 Carnation Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2018.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 940 CARNATION AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-1707 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 17, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009483041 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000255676 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 940 CARNATION AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-1707 |
| Document Number | 0000255676 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 255676 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 940 CARNATION AVE COSTA MESA CA 926261707, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-1707 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 940 Carnation Ave was $10,042 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 | $868,976 (+2%) Land $649,298 Building $219,678 | |
| 2025 | $10,042.00 Homeowner's exemption | $851,938 Land $636,567 Building $215,371 |
| 2023 | $9,494.00 (+3.35%) Homeowner's exemption | $818,857 Land $611,848 Building $207,009 |
| 2022 | $9,186.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 940 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 940 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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