Orange County property record for 948 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 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,522 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Transfer Aug 2018 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 412-174-10 |
| Primary APN | 412-174-10 |
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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 |
| 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 |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 948 CARNATION AVE |
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| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92626-1707 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 7718 BLK LOT 172 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 7718 |
| Legal Tract | 7718 |
| Legal Lot Number | 172 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 63910 |
Source: Orange County records · APN 412-174-10
Assessment roll updated August 4, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 948 CARNATION AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-1707 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 06, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Aug 06, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Aug 06, 2018 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 21, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000227495 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 06, 2018 |
| Property Address | 948 CARNATION AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-1707 |
| Document Number | 0000287548 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 287548 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 31 TANGERINE IRVINE CA 926184517, IRVINE, CA 92618-4517 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 06, 2018 |
| Property Address | 948 CARNATION AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-1707 |
| Document Number | 0000287547 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 287547 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 31 TANGERINE IRVINE CA 926184517, IRVINE, CA 92618-4517 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 06, 2018 |
| Property Address | 948 CARNATION AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-1707 |
| Document Number | 0000287546 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 287546 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 31 TANGERINE IRVINE CA 926184517, IRVINE, CA 92618-4517 |
Source: Orange County records · Assessment roll updated August 4, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Orange County |
| Municipality | Costa Mesa City |
| Unified School District | Newport-Mesa Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $129,705 (+2%) Land $39,909 Building $89,796 | |
| 2025 | $2,522.00 (+11.4%) | $127,162 (+4.04%) Land $39,126 Building $88,036 |
| 2023 | $2,264.00 (+9.06%) | $122,225 Land $37,607 Building $84,618 |
| 2022 | $2,076.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 27, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: California Internet, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 491 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | MESA WATER DISTRICT serves 110,000 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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