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3257 Minnesota Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 - Property report

Also known as: 3257 Minnesota Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1961

Acreage

0.145

Sale price

$785,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
3257 Minnesota Ave
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.
1,614
Year built
1961
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Pool
N
Sales
Sale date
10/31/2018
Sale price
$785,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$9,358
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential (R1)
Lot
Acreage
0.145

Area overview

Walk score
29 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
27 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
64 /100.  Bikeable

Ownership information for 3257 Minnesota Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA

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

Sales history for 3257 Minnesota Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/31/2018 $785,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X; XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXXXX
03/24/2000 $260,000 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
03/19/2026 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXX
03/18/2026 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X
03/24/2021 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
08/09/2019 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
11/28/2018 Reconveyance
Substitution Tr
XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X
10/31/2018 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
10/31/2018 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXXX
05/26/2017 Trust Deed XXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
05/19/2016 Reconveyance
Substitution Tr
XXXXXXX XX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X
05/10/2016 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 3257 Minnesota Avenue, 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
$9,358
Current property tax
$9,285
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$893,193
Land value
$790,791
Building value
$102,402

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $875,680 1.0477 $9,174 +1.56%
2024-2025 $858,510 1.0522 $9,033 +2.38%
2023-2024 $841,677 1.0483 $8,823 +1.66%
2022-2023 $825,174 1.0518 $8,679 +1.98%
2021-2022 $808,995 1.0521 $8,511 +0.96%
2020-2021 $800,700 1.05285 $8,430 +2.15%
2019-2020 $785,000 1.05132 $8,253 +910.09%
2018-2019 $77,751 1.0508 $817 +1.81%
2017-2018 $76,227 1.0528 $803 +2.32%
2016-2017 $74,733 1.0496 $784 +0.94%

Permit information for 3257 Minnesota Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
10/03/2023

*Most recent permit 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
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 0.34
Montessori Harbor Mesa Elementary School NR Private K-6 27 0.83
Killybrooke Elementary School 7 Public K-6 423 1.01
Gisler (Robert) Elementary School 9 Public K-5 475 1.02
Adams Elementary School 7 Public K-6 355 1.02
Shoreline Christian School NR Private K-8 335 1.04
The Childs-Pace Foundation Inc. NR Private PK-6 116 1.19
The Childs-Pace Foundation Inc. NR Private PK-6 116 1.19
Kline School NR Private K-8 42 1.21
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School 6 Public 7-8 506 0.44
Soteric Academy NR Private 7-12 18 0.72
Shoreline Christian School NR Private K-8 335 1.04
Kline School NR Private K-8 42 1.21
The Pegasus School NR Private PK-8 573 1.25
Calvary Chapel Private School Program NR Private K-12 251 1.32
Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School 9 Public 6-8 736 1.62
Costa Mesa High School 6 Public 7-12 1,776 1.95
California Pacific Charter - San Diego NR Charter K-12 245 2.08
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Early College High School 10 Public 9-12 201 0.66
Soteric Academy NR Private 7-12 18 0.72
Calvary Chapel Private School Program NR Private K-12 251 1.32
Calvary Chapel High/Maranatha Christian Academy NR Private PK-12 1,101 1.42
Calvary Chapel High / Maranatha Christian NR Private K-12 1,370 1.45
The Sycamore Tree School NR Private 1-12 0 1.70
Costa Mesa High School 6 Public 7-12 1,776 1.95
Segerstrom High School 8 Public 9-12 2,489 1.99
Estancia High School 6 Public 9-12 1,040 2.01
Fountain Valley High School 10 Public 9-12 3,180 2.01

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 3257 Minnesota Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626?

The development at 3257 Minnesota Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 was built in 1961.

What is the total square footage of 3257 Minnesota Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626?

3257 Minnesota Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 has a total of 1,614 square feet.

When was 3257 Minnesota Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 last sold and what was the sale price?

3257 Minnesota Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 was last sold on 10/31/2018 for $785,000.

What is the assessed value of 3257 Minnesota Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626?

3257 Minnesota Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 is currently assessed at $893,193.

What are the property taxes for 3257 Minnesota Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626?

The property taxes for 3257 Minnesota Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 total $9,357.

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