Orange County property record for 971 Union Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,182 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.243 acres (10,578 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $415,000 (Oct 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $6,628 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Transfer Apr 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 422-442-12 |
| Primary APN | 422-442-12 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,182 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,182 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,578 sqft (0.243 acres) |
| Garage Area | 354 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 971 UNION AVE |
|---|---|
| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92627-4022 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 1872 BLK LOT 179 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 1872 |
| Legal Tract | 1872 |
| Legal Lot Number | 179 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 63601 |
971 Union Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2020.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 971 UNION AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-4022 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NORTH AMERICAN TITLE |
| Apr 20, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 17, 1993 |
| Deed Document Number | 2009522568 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000178639 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 971 UNION AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-4022 |
| Document Number | 0000178639 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 178639 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 971 UNION AVE COSTA MESA CA 926274022, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-4022 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 971 UNION AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-4022 |
| Document Number | 0000177717 |
| Map Reference | MB 53 PG 47-49 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020000177717 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 971 UNION AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-4022 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000177718 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020000177718 |
| Name | ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PLANO, TX 75024 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 971 Union Ave was $6,628 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 | $546,396 (+2%) Land $476,886 Building $69,510 | |
| 2025 | $6,628.00 Homeowner's exemption | $535,683 Land $467,535 Building $68,148 |
| 2023 | $6,243.00 (+3.57%) Homeowner's exemption | $514,883 Land $449,381 Building $65,502 |
| 2022 | $6,028.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 971 Union Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1997.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1997) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1997 · rainfall accumulation |
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 971 Union 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 |
|---|
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 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures