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16281 Mercury Drive, Westminster, CA 92683 Property Information

16281 Mercury Drive, Westminster, CA 92683 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 16281 Mercury Drive, Westminster
Alternate address(es) 16283 Mercury Dr
Zip code 92683
County Orange

Sales & Tax Overview for 16281 Mercury Drive, Westminster

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Sale date 07/07/2009
Sale price $420,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $8,017

Lot & Building Information for 16281 Mercury Drive, Westminster

Building sqft 1,032
Building class Single Family Residential (1)
Acreage 0.138
Year built 1962
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
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Zoning district Single Family Residence (R-1)

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Other Property Data for 16281 Mercury Drive, Westminster

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About 16281 Mercury Drive, Westminster

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 16281 Mercury Drive, Westminster, CA 92683?

16281 Mercury Drive, Westminster, CA 92683 was built in 1962 and has a total of 1,032 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 16281 Mercury Drive, Westminster, CA 92683 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $751,822, the tax amount paid for 16281 Mercury Drive, Westminster, CA 92683 is $8,092.

When was 16281 Mercury Drive, Westminster, CA 92683 last sold?

16281 Mercury Drive, Westminster, CA 92683 was last sold in 02/20/2025.

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Past Sales & Property History for 16281 Mercury Drive, Westminster

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/07/2009 $420,000
07/29/1998 $203,000
03/07/1991 $195,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 16281 Mercury Drive, Westminster

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
05/11/2026 Grant Deed
02/20/2025 Grant Deed
08/26/2024 Covenant
01/24/2022 Grant of Easement
08/23/2021 Trust Deed
07/25/2018 Grant Deed
01/28/2016 Trust Deed 02/01/2046
03/27/2014 Grant Deed
07/07/2009 Deed
08/22/2002 Deed
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Property Taxes for 16281 Mercury Drive, Westminster

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $8,093
Current property tax $8,017
Market value $751,822

Special Assessments for 16281 Mercury Drive, Westminster

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
Trash/sewer CHG (800) 273-5167
Vector control CHG (800) 273-5167

Assessment History for 16281 Mercury Drive, Westminster

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 16281 Mercury Drive, Westminster, 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 $751,822 1.0764 $8,093 +12.49%
2024-2025 $666,068 1.0801 $7,194 +2.25%
2023-2024 $653,008 1.0775 $7,036 +1.38%
2022-2023 $640,204 1.0841 $6,940 +18.88%
2021-2022 $537,937 1.0853 $5,838 +1.13%

Permits for 16281 Mercury Drive, Westminster

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Issued Permit Type Status
10/03/2024
02/09/2022
11/17/2021
05/24/2021
05/24/2021
04/27/2021
04/27/2021
04/27/2021
04/27/2021
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Westminster residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,063,500
1% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$620
-2.4% YoY
Orange County Median Sale Price
$1,155,000
2.2% YoY

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Risk

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FEMA flood zone(s) A (See more on map)
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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)
Aletheia Classical Academy NR Private 1-12 10 0.35
Pleasant View NR Public 200 0.41
Westmont Elementary School 4 Public K-5 385 0.53
Montessori Children's Center NR Private PK, K-2 0 0.57
Montessori Children's Center NR Private PK, K-2 0 0.57

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Vista View Middle School 5 Public 6-8 588 0.33
Aletheia Classical Academy NR Private 1-12 10 0.35
Pleasant View NR Public 200 0.41
Petra Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 42 1.02
Westminster Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 10 1.18

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Aletheia Classical Academy NR Private 1-12 10 0.35
Pleasant View NR Public 200 0.41
Petra Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 42 1.02
Westminster Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 10 1.18
Liberty Christian School NR Private PK-12 234 1.27

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Neighbors for 16281 Mercury Drive, Westminster

Here are the neighbors for 16281 Mercury Drive, Westminster.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
16291 Mercury Dr, Westminster 1,032 11/14/2023 $887,500
16340 Venus Dr, Westminster 1,032 06/15/2020
16271 Mercury Dr, Westminster 1,032 02/13/2004 $370,000
16261 Venus Dr, Westminster 1,032 08/08/2005 $605,000
16321 Mercury Dr, Westminster 1,312 02/26/2021
16301 Mercury Dr, Westminster 1,032 09/05/2023 $875,000
16311 Mercury Dr, Westminster 1,040 10/15/2025
16310 Venus Dr, Westminster 1,032 04/12/2021
16321 Venus Dr, Westminster 1,040 09/19/2022
16311 Venus Dr, Westminster 1,032 10/05/2020 $735,000
16341 Venus Dr, Westminster 1,512
16290 Venus Dr, Westminster 1,032 06/27/2023
16301 Venus Dr, Westminster 1,032 11/18/2019 $650,000
16291 Venus Dr, Westminster 1,032 03/27/2019 $520,000
16281 Venus Dr, Westminster 1,032 06/07/2023 $780,000
16341 Mercury Dr, Westminster 1,448 04/08/2026
16320 Venus Dr, Westminster 1,032 09/06/2002 $330,000
16300 Venus Dr, Westminster 1,032 10/29/1999 $194,000
16261 Mercury Dr, Westminster 1,032 09/04/2025
16271 Venus Dr, Westminster 1,032 01/31/2001

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