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3016 Buchanan Way, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Property Information

3016 Buchanan Way, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 3016 Buchanan Way, Costa Mesa
Zip code 92626
County Orange
Neighborhood Mesa Del Mar

Sales & Tax Overview for 3016 Buchanan Way, Costa Mesa

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Sale date 10/13/2023
Sale price $1,000,000
Arm's length
Property tax $10,687

Lot & Building Information for 3016 Buchanan Way, Costa Mesa

Building sqft 1,310
Building class Single Family Residential (1)
Acreage 0.156
Year built 1962
Year last altered
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning district Single Family Residential (R1)

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About 3016 Buchanan Way, Costa Mesa

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 3016 Buchanan Way, Costa Mesa, CA 92626?

3016 Buchanan Way, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 was built in 1962 and has a total of 1,310 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 3016 Buchanan Way, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,020,000, the tax amount paid for 3016 Buchanan Way, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 is $10,686.

When was 3016 Buchanan Way, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 last sold?

3016 Buchanan Way, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 was last sold in 10/03/2025.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 3016 Buchanan Way, Costa Mesa

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/13/2023 $1,000,000
05/31/2018 $775,000
05/26/2000 $266,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 3016 Buchanan Way, Costa Mesa

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
10/03/2025 Grant Deed
10/26/2023 Reconveyance
10/26/2023 Substitution Tr
10/13/2023 Trust Deed
10/13/2023 Grant Deed
05/31/2018 Trust Deed
05/31/2018 Grant Deed
05/31/2018 SPCL Power Atty
01/24/2002 Deed
05/26/2000 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 3016 Buchanan Way, Costa Mesa

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $10,687
Market value $1,020,000

Special Assessments for 3016 Buchanan Way, 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 3016 Buchanan Way, Costa Mesa

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 3016 Buchanan Way, 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 $1,020,000 1.0477 $10,687 +1.56%
2024-2025 $1,000,000 1.0522 $10,522 +18.42%
2023-2024 $847,575 1.0483 $8,885 +1.66%
2022-2023 $830,956 1.0518 $8,740 +1.97%
2021-2022 $814,663 1.0521 $8,571 +0.96%

Permits for 3016 Buchanan Way, Costa Mesa

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Issued Permit Type Status
09/22/2025
04/16/2025
04/16/2025
04/16/2025
04/09/2025
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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)
Paularino Elementary School 5 Public K-6 335 0.21
St. John The Baptist Elementary School NR Private K-8 453 0.28
International Christian Montessori Academy NR Private PK-6 86 0.29
International Christian Montessori Academy NR Private PK-6 86 0.29
International Christian Montessori Academy Of Costa Mesa NR Private PK-6 128 0.29

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. John The Baptist Elementary School NR Private K-8 453 0.28
Bright Hall Academy NR Private 2-12 0 0.57
The Hope Institute, Inc. NR Private 7-12 0 0.67
Costa Mesa High School 6 Public 7-12 1,776 0.74
California Pacific Charter - San Diego NR Charter K-12 245 0.85

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Bright Hall Academy NR Private 2-12 0 0.57
The Hope Institute, Inc. NR Private 7-12 0 0.67
Costa Mesa High School 6 Public 7-12 1,776 0.74
Coastline Rop School NR Public 9-12 0 0.75
California Pacific Charter - San Diego NR Charter K-12 245 0.85

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Neighbors for 3016 Buchanan Way, Costa Mesa

Here are the neighbors for 3016 Buchanan Way, Costa Mesa.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
3021 Cleveland Ave, Costa Mesa 1,312 09/27/2006
3013 Cleveland Ave, Costa Mesa 1,314 08/16/2021
3005 Cleveland Ave, Costa Mesa 1,242 11/25/2024
3017 Cleveland Ave, Costa Mesa 1,310 08/30/2018 $762,000
3017 Buchanan Way, Costa Mesa 1,312 10/06/2023 $1,025,000
1155 Dorset Ln, Costa Mesa 1,202 05/21/1996
3029 Cleveland Ave, Costa Mesa 1,940 05/31/2006 $812,000
1163 Dorset Ln, Costa Mesa 1,314 03/12/2018
1175 Dorset Ln, Costa Mesa 1,242 06/27/2013
3024 Buchanan Way, Costa Mesa 1,240 02/24/2014
3025 Cleveland Ave, Costa Mesa 1,310 05/06/2019 $840,000
1159 Dorset Ln, Costa Mesa 1,940 02/06/2023
3001 Cleveland Ave, Costa Mesa 1,310 09/10/2012
1169 Dorset Ln, Costa Mesa 1,310 12/20/2024 $1,300,000
3020 Buchanan Way, Costa Mesa 1,310 08/26/2024 $1,880,000
3013 Buchanan Way, Costa Mesa 1,314 06/11/1992 $200,000
3021 Buchanan Way, Costa Mesa 1,725
3009 Cleveland Ave, Costa Mesa 1,314 09/04/2019
3012 Buchanan Way, Costa Mesa 1,242 06/28/2018 $753,000
1179 Dorset Ln, Costa Mesa 1,310 01/24/2024

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