Orange County property record for 981 Carnation Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,771 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $508,000 (Oct 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $8,008 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 412-175-10 |
| Primary APN | 412-175-10 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,771 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,771 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Area | 493 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 981 CARNATION AVE |
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| City | COSTA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92626-7700 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 7718 BLK LOT 164 |
| Legal Tract | 7718 |
| Legal Lot Number | 164 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL COAST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 63910 |
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3055 MAGNUM DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95135-1057 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 22, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 22, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 8, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2010555851 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 27, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000369917 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 981 CARNATION AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-7700 |
| Document Number | 0000369917 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 369917 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 3055 MAGNUM DR SAN JOSE CA 951351057, SAN JOSE, CA 95135-1057 |
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 | $663,847 (+2%) Land $519,682 Building $144,165 | |
| 2025 | $8,008.00 (+6.19%) | $650,831 (+4.04%) Land $509,492 Building $141,339 |
| 2023 | $7,541.00 (+3.78%) | $625,559 Land $489,708 Building $135,851 |
| 2022 | $7,266.00 |
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 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 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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