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168 Merrill Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Property Information

168 Merrill Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 168 Merrill Place, Costa Mesa
Zip code 92627
County Orange
Neighborhood Eastside Costa Mesa

Sales & Tax Overview for 168 Merrill Place, Costa Mesa

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Sale date 09/21/2023
Sale price $1,390,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $14,781

Lot & Building Information for 168 Merrill Place, Costa Mesa

Building sqft 2,258
Building class Single Family Residential (1)
Acreage 0.069
Year built 2006
Year last altered
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning district Multiple Family Residential-Medium Density (R2-MD)

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Other Property Data for 168 Merrill Place, Costa Mesa

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About 168 Merrill Place, Costa Mesa

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 168 Merrill Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92627?

168 Merrill Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 was built in 2006 and has a total of 2,258 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 168 Merrill Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,417,800, the tax amount paid for 168 Merrill Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 is $14,854.

When was 168 Merrill Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 last sold?

168 Merrill Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 was last sold in 02/21/2025.

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Past Sales & Property History for 168 Merrill Place, Costa Mesa

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/21/2023 $1,390,000
11/07/2013 $825,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 168 Merrill Place, Costa Mesa

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
02/09/2026 Trust Deed
09/29/2025 Trust Deed
05/05/2025 Notice Contract
02/21/2025 Trust Transfer Deed
11/27/2024 Trust Deed
11/27/2024 Grant Deed
09/21/2023 Trust Deed 10/01/2053
09/21/2023 Grant Deed
08/07/2023 Notice Default 08/01/2022
12/29/2020 Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed
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Property Taxes for 168 Merrill Place, Costa Mesa

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $14,854
Current property tax $14,781
Market value $1,417,800

Special Assessments for 168 Merrill Place, Costa Mesa

Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes/direct assessments are applicable for this property.

Description Special assessment Phone number
Mosq,fire ant assmt (800) 273-5167
MWD water stdby CHG (866) 807-6864
Oc san regional sewer fee (714) 593-7281
Sanitary asmt (949) 645-8400
Trash disposal fee (949) 645-8400

Assessment History for 168 Merrill Place, Costa Mesa

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 168 Merrill Place, Costa Mesa, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,417,800 1.0477 $14,854 +1.56%
2024-2025 $1,390,000 1.0522 $14,626 +43.53%
2023-2024 $972,063 1.0483 $10,190 +1.66%
2022-2023 $953,003 1.0518 $10,024 +1.97%
2021-2022 $934,317 1.0521 $9,830 +0.96%

Permits for 168 Merrill Place, Costa Mesa

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Issued Permit Type Status
11/06/2025
07/23/2024
       
       
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Costa Mesa residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,543,000
14.3% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$900
11.9% YoY
Orange County Median Sale Price
$1,155,000
2.2% YoY

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Heinz Kaiser Elementary School 8 Public 3-6 553 0.37
St. Joachim NR Private PK-8 266 0.48
St. Joachim NR Private PK-8 266 0.48
Woodland Elementary School NR Public K-2 435 0.51
Page Private School NR Private PK-8 107 0.67

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Joachim NR Private PK-8 266 0.48
Page Private School NR Private PK-8 107 0.67
PAGE PRIVATE SCHOOL NR Private PK-8 140 0.67
Missio Dei Preparatory Academy NR Private K-8 7 0.88
Newport-Mesa Adult NR Public 0 1.00

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Newport-Mesa Adult NR Public 0 1.00
Monte Vista High School 5 Public K-12 199 1.09
Back Bay High School 2 Public 9-12 135 1.09
Sebo Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 6 1.17
Newport Academy Day School NR Private 8-12 10 1.40

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Neighbors for 168 Merrill Place, Costa Mesa

Here are the neighbors for 168 Merrill Place, Costa Mesa.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
201 Mesa Dr, Costa Mesa
1711 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa 11,000 09/05/2025
2381 Elden Ave, Costa Mesa 888 10/15/2020 $760,000
332 E 15th St, Costa Mesa 1,621 04/06/2021 $1,450,000
1980 Orange Ave, Costa Mesa 4,252 06/20/2025
2379 C Elden Ave, Costa Mesa 944
383 LA Perle Ln, Costa Mesa 2,454
225 16th Pl, Costa Mesa
1668 Tustin Ave, Costa Mesa 2,776
381 University Dr, Costa Mesa 08/01/2016
1300 S Bristol St, Santa Ana
2379 Elden Ave, Costa Mesa 809 02/23/2024 $890,000
2285 Pacific Ave, Costa Mesa 1,598 12/30/2019
385 LA Perle Ln, Costa Mesa 2,446 10/05/2018
330 E 15th St, Costa Mesa 1,913
1986 Orange Ave, Costa Mesa 1,806 07/29/2014
2463 Elden Ave, Costa Mesa 2,286 12/18/2019 $1,102,000
322 Ogle St, Costa Mesa
1666 Tustin Ave, Costa Mesa 2,117 12/02/2021 $1,600,000
334 E 15th St, Costa Mesa 1,495 08/05/2015

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