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3261 Iowa Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 - Property report

Also known as: 3261 Iowa St

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Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1960

Acreage

0.138

Sale price

$1,415,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
3261 Iowa St
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Zip code
92626
Neighborhood
Mesa Verde
County
Orange
Municipality
Costa Mesa

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residential
Building sq. ft.
1,756
Year built
1960
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Pool
N
Sales
Sale date
05/23/2022
Sale price
$1,415,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$11,278
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential (R1)
Lot
Acreage
0.138

Area overview

Walk score
22 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
21 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
58 /100.  Bikeable

Ownership information for 3261 Iowa Street, Costa Mesa, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 3261 Iowa Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/23/2022 $1,415,000 XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX
08/29/2018 $870,000 XXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
04/11/2018 $706,000 XXXXXX XXXX; XXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
05/23/2022 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX
09/10/2020 Trust Deed XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXX
10/08/2019 Trust Deed XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXX
08/29/2018 Trust Deed XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXX
08/29/2018 Grant Deed XXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
06/18/2018 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX
04/11/2018 Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX
04/11/2018 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX
05/20/2014 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XX X X XXX
05/20/2014 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 3261 Iowa Street, Costa Mesa, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$11,278
Current property tax
$11,205
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,076,477
Land value
$421,759
Building value
$654,718

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,055,370 1.0477 $11,057 +1.56%
2024-2025 $1,034,677 1.0522 $10,887 +2.38%
2023-2024 $1,014,390 1.0483 $10,634 +10.55%
2022-2023 $914,524 1.0518 $9,619 +1.97%
2021-2022 $896,593 1.0521 $9,433 +0.96%
2020-2021 $887,400 1.05285 $9,343 +2.15%
2019-2020 $870,000 1.05132 $9,146 +227.13%
2018-2019 $266,069 1.0508 $2,796 +1.81%
2017-2018 $260,852 1.0528 $2,746 +2.32%
2016-2017 $255,738 1.0496 $2,684 +0.94%

Permit information for 3261 Iowa Street, Costa Mesa, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
07/09/2024
08/29/2018
06/18/2018

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Costa Mesa residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,410,000

-3.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$914

10.5% Y-o-Y

Orange county median sale price

$1,199,500

3.4% Y-o-Y

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
A, X
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Fire hazard zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
California Elementary School 7 Public K-6 375 0.64
Gisler (Robert) Elementary School 9 Public K-5 475 0.72
Shoreline Christian School NR Private K-8 335 0.76
My First Montessori NR Private PK-3 203 0.98
My First Montessori NR Private PK-3 203 0.98
Fountain Valley Montessori Center NR Private PK-2 220 0.99
Fountain Valley Montessori Center NR Private PK-2 220 0.99
Adams Elementary School 7 Public K-6 355 1.05
Cox (James H.) Elementary School 7 Public K-5 628 1.28
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School 6 Public 7-8 506 0.72
Shoreline Christian School NR Private K-8 335 0.76
Soteric Academy NR Private 7-12 18 0.83
The Pegasus School NR Private PK-8 573 1.05
Leport School Fountain Valley NR Private PK-8 87 1.24
Kline School NR Private K-8 42 1.34
Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School 9 Public 6-8 736 1.52
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School 8 Public 6-8 712 1.89
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Early College High School 10 Public 9-12 201 0.79
Soteric Academy NR Private 7-12 18 0.83
Calvary Chapel Private School Program NR Private K-12 251 1.58
Calvary Chapel High/Maranatha Christian Academy NR Private PK-12 1,101 1.70
Wisdom Academy NR Private K-11 0 1.72
Calvary Chapel High / Maranatha Christian NR Private K-12 1,370 1.73
Fountain Valley High School 10 Public 9-12 3,180 1.78
Valley Vista High (Continuation) School 3 Public 9-12 321 1.90
Estancia High School 6 Public 9-12 1,040 1.98
Costa Mesa High School 6 Public 7-12 1,776 2.17

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 3261 Iowa Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626?

The development at 3261 Iowa Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 was built in 1960.

What is the total square footage of 3261 Iowa Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626?

3261 Iowa Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 has a total of 1,756 square feet.

When was 3261 Iowa Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 last sold and what was the sale price?

3261 Iowa Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 was last sold on 05/23/2022 for $1,415,000.

What is the assessed value of 3261 Iowa Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626?

3261 Iowa Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 is currently assessed at $1,055,370.

What are the property taxes for 3261 Iowa Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626?

The property taxes for 3261 Iowa Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 total $11,057.

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