Orange County property record for 961 Darrell St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $785,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $9,991 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 422-353-01 |
| Primary APN | 422-353-01 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 6,500 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 961 DARRELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92627-3315 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 2873 BLK LOT 39 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 2873 |
| Legal Tract | 2873 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 63803 |
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 961 DARRELL ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-3315 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 25, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020541151 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 23, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000412231 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Property Address | 961 DARRELL ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-3315 |
| Document Number | 0000541151 |
| Map Reference | MB 88 PG 22&23 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020000541151 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 961 DARRELL ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-3315 |
| Document Number | 0000541152 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020000541152 |
| Name | BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
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 | $866,702 (+2%) Land $808,568 Building $58,134 | |
| 2025 | $9,991.00 (+5.38%) | $849,708 (+4.04%) Land $792,713 Building $56,995 |
| 2023 | $9,481.00 (+2.9%) | $816,714 Land $761,931 Building $54,783 |
| 2022 | $9,214.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 846 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Cosmo Network Solutions Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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