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278 East Wilson Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Property Information

278 East Wilson Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 278 East Wilson Street, Costa Mesa
Zip code 92627
County Orange
Neighborhood Eastside Costa Mesa

Sales & Tax Overview for 278 East Wilson Street, Costa Mesa

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Sale date 10/31/2019
Sale price $965,000
Arm's length
Property tax $12,065

Lot & Building Information for 278 East Wilson Street, Costa Mesa

Building sqft 1,358
Building class Single Family Residential (1)
Acreage 0.171
Year built 1956
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
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Zoning district Single Family Residential (R1)

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Other Property Data for 278 East Wilson Street, Costa Mesa

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About 278 East Wilson Street, Costa Mesa

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 278 East Wilson Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627?

278 East Wilson Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 was built in 1956 and has a total of 1,358 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 278 East Wilson Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,151,606, the tax amount paid for 278 East Wilson Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 is $12,065.

When was 278 East Wilson Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 last sold and what was the last sale price?

278 East Wilson Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 was last sold in 10/31/2019 for $965,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 278 East Wilson Street, Costa Mesa

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/31/2019 $965,000
03/30/2007 $960,000
08/08/2002 $437,500
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 278 East Wilson Street, Costa Mesa

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
08/04/2025 Assignment RNT
Trust Deed
08/01/2025 Request Notice
07/27/2020 Trust Deed
10/31/2019 Trust Deed 11/01/2049
10/31/2019 Grant Deed
09/19/2012 Trust Deed 10/01/2042
04/11/2007 Deed
03/30/2007 Deed
08/08/2002 Deed
09/13/1999 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 278 East Wilson Street, Costa Mesa

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $12,065
Market value $1,151,606

Special Assessments for 278 East Wilson Street, 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 278 East Wilson Street, Costa Mesa

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 278 East Wilson Street, 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 $1,151,606 1.0477 $12,065 +1.56%
2024-2025 $1,129,026 1.0522 $11,880 +2.38%
2023-2024 $1,106,889 1.0483 $11,604 +10.93%
2022-2023 $994,496 1.0518 $10,460 +1.97%
2021-2022 $974,997 1.0521 $10,258 +0.96%

Permits for 278 East Wilson Street, Costa Mesa

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Issued Permit Type Status
10/21/2025
10/17/2025
09/20/2022
04/22/2022
12/08/2021
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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)
Missio Dei Preparatory Academy NR Private K-8 7 0.45
Monte Vista High School 5 Public K-12 199 0.48
Heinz Kaiser Elementary School 8 Public 3-6 553 0.55
Sebo Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 6 0.62
International Christian Montessori School Of Newport NR Private K-6 51 0.63

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Missio Dei Preparatory Academy NR Private K-8 7 0.45
Monte Vista High School 5 Public K-12 199 0.48
Sebo Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 6 0.62
St. Joachim NR Private PK-8 266 1.04
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Newport Beach NR Private K-12 2 1.04

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Back Bay High School 2 Public 9-12 135 0.48
Monte Vista High School 5 Public K-12 199 0.48
Sebo Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 6 0.62
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Newport Beach NR Private K-12 2 1.04
Global Learning Academies NR Private 1-12 302 1.28

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Neighbors for 278 East Wilson Street, Costa Mesa

Here are the neighbors for 278 East Wilson Street, Costa Mesa.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
2390 Westminster Ave, Costa Mesa 1,208 09/30/2019
275 Santa Isabel Ave, Costa Mesa 1,208 05/31/1996
2317 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa 2,240 12/20/2021
284 Pacific Crest Dr, Costa Mesa 2,122 10/04/2002 $560,000
2378 Westminster Ave, Costa Mesa 1,650 02/20/2018 $1,060,000
2313 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa 2,238 09/11/2013
280 Pacific Crest Dr, Costa Mesa 2,605 12/13/2016
2382 Westminster Ave, Costa Mesa 1,518
282 E Wilson St, Costa Mesa 1,537 12/15/2021
2315 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa 2,405 12/02/2013
276 Pacific Crest Dr, Costa Mesa 2,240 11/27/2013
2373 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa 1,896 07/02/2021
292 Pacific Crest Dr, Costa Mesa 1,883 05/03/1994 $299,000
2335 Cynthia CT, Costa Mesa 2,682 05/17/2019
2331 Cynthia CT, Costa Mesa 1,159 11/18/2025
2379 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa 1,434 05/01/2009 $650,000
2389 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa 1,434 03/03/2023
2386 Westminster Ave, Costa Mesa 998 03/06/1997
288 Pacific Crest Dr, Costa Mesa 2,122 06/28/2019
2394 Westminster Ave, Costa Mesa 1,874 09/30/2019

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