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2737 Cardinal Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 - Property report

Also known as: 2737 Cardinal Dr

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Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1965

Acreage

0.164

Sale price

$950,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
2737 Cardinal Dr
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Zip code
92626
Neighborhood
Fairview Park
County
Orange
Municipality
Costa Mesa

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residential
Building sq. ft.
2,166
Year built
1965
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Pool
Y
Sales
Sale date
07/26/2018
Sale price
$950,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$11,325
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential (R1)
Lot
Acreage
0.164

Area overview

Walk score
24 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
23 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
59 /100.  Bikeable

Ownership information for 2737 Cardinal Drive, Costa Mesa, CA

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

Sales history for 2737 Cardinal Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/26/2018 $950,000 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXX X; XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X
03/30/1990 $330,000 XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
06/29/2023 Trust Quitclaim Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX
09/21/2020 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
10/07/2019 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X
07/26/2018 Trust Deed XXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
07/26/2018 Grant Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX X
03/20/2013 Asgt Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX XX X X XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
11/26/2012 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XX X X XXX
04/01/1992 Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXX X
03/30/1990 Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 2737 Cardinal Drive, 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
$11,325
Current property tax
$11,252
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,080,934
Land value
$923,244
Building value
$157,690

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,059,740 1.0477 $11,103 +1.56%
2024-2025 $1,038,961 1.0522 $10,932 +2.38%
2023-2024 $1,018,590 1.0483 $10,678 +1.66%
2022-2023 $998,618 1.0518 $10,503 +1.98%
2021-2022 $979,038 1.0521 $10,300 +0.96%
2020-2021 $969,000 1.05285 $10,202 +2.15%
2019-2020 $950,000 1.05132 $9,988 +78.12%
2018-2019 $533,584 1.0508 $5,607 +1.81%
2017-2018 $523,122 1.0528 $5,508 +2.32%
2016-2017 $512,865 1.0496 $5,383 +0.94%

Permit information for 2737 Cardinal Drive, Costa Mesa, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
03/23/2026
05/13/2021
12/02/2020
06/03/2020
05/14/2019

*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
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)
Adams Elementary School 7 Public K-6 355 0.39
The Childs-Pace Foundation Inc. NR Private PK-6 116 0.56
The Childs-Pace Foundation Inc. NR Private PK-6 116 0.56
Kline School NR Private K-8 42 0.71
The Pegasus School NR Private PK-8 573 0.78
The Pegasus School NR Private PK-8 573 0.78
Wilson Elementary School 4 Public K-6 361 1.03
Victoria Elementary School 6 Public K-6 301 1.32
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School 9 Public K-5 482 1.33
Oka (Isojiro) Elementary School 8 Public K-5 518 1.34
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Kline School NR Private K-8 42 0.71
Soteric Academy NR Private 7-12 18 0.73
The Pegasus School NR Private PK-8 573 0.78
Waldorf School Of Orange County NR Private PK-12 349 0.86
Grace Education NR Private 7-12 0 0.98
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School 6 Public 7-8 506 1.37
Newport-Mesa Adult NR Public 0 1.60
Costa Mesa High School 6 Public 7-12 1,776 1.69
Isaac L. Sowers Middle School 8 Public 6-8 753 1.75
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Estancia High School 6 Public 9-12 1,040 0.67
Soteric Academy NR Private 7-12 18 0.73
Early College High School 10 Public 9-12 201 0.82
Waldorf School Of Orange County NR Private PK-12 349 0.86
Grace Education NR Private 7-12 0 0.98
Newport-Mesa Adult NR Public 0 1.60
Costa Mesa High School 6 Public 7-12 1,776 1.69
Lamb's Path NR Private 2-12 6 1.83
California Science Academy NR Private 7-12 0 1.93
Coastline Rop School NR Public 9-12 0 2.02

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 2737 Cardinal Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626?

The development at 2737 Cardinal Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 was built in 1965.

What is the total square footage of 2737 Cardinal Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626?

2737 Cardinal Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 has a total of 2,166 square feet.

When was 2737 Cardinal Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 last sold and what was the sale price?

2737 Cardinal Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 was last sold on 07/26/2018 for $950,000.

What is the assessed value of 2737 Cardinal Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626?

2737 Cardinal Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 is currently assessed at $1,080,934.

What are the property taxes for 2737 Cardinal Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626?

The property taxes for 2737 Cardinal Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 total $11,324.

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