972 Denver Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Property Records

Orange County property record for 972 Denver Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 1,908 sqft · built 1965
Lot Size0.138 acres (6,001 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$520,000 (May 2009)
Tax Bill$8,797 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN418-081-20

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN418-081-20

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,908 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,412 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1965
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1965
Lot Area6,001 sqft (0.138 acres)
Garage Area504 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address972 DENVER DR
CityCOSTA MESA
StateCA
Zip92626-2927
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionN TR 5442 BLK LOT 14
Legal Tract5442
Legal Lot Number14
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRAL COAST
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract63903

Owner

Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address972 DENVER DR, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-2927
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 12, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 12, 2009 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 11, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2009236305
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateSep 28, 2017
Property Address972 DENVER DR, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-2927
Document Number0000412693
Instrument DateSep 19, 2017
Instrument412693
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 9, 2017
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address972 DENVER DR COSTA MESA CA 926262927, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-2927

Mortgage

Document Number412694
DateSep 28, 2017
Instrument412694
Lender
NameUS BK
TypeBank
AddressOWENSBORO, KY 42301
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 27, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyOrange County
MunicipalityCosta Mesa City
Unified School DistrictNewport-Mesa Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$747,716 (+2%) Land $618,163 Building $129,553
2025$8,797.00 (+6.04%) Homeowner's exemption$733,055 (+4.04%) Land $606,042 Building $127,013
2023$8,296.00 (+3.6%) Homeowner's exemption$704,591 Land $582,509 Building $122,082
2022$8,008.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMESA WATER DISTRICT
serves 110,000 people · EPA ID CA3010004
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionAug 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 693 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Cosmo Network Solutions
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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