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2985 Babb Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Property Information

2985 Babb Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 2985 Babb Street, Costa Mesa
Zip code 92626
County Orange
Neighborhood Mesa Del Mar

Sales & Tax Overview for 2985 Babb Street, Costa Mesa

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Sale date 05/31/2005
Sale price $300,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $3,706

Lot & Building Information for 2985 Babb Street, Costa Mesa

Building sqft 1,100
Building class Single Family Residential (1)
Acreage 0.138
Year built 1956
Year last altered
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 1
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Zoning district Institutional and Recreational (R1)

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About 2985 Babb Street, Costa Mesa

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 2985 Babb Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626?

2985 Babb Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 was built in 1956 and has a total of 1,100 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 2985 Babb Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $360,730, the tax amount paid for 2985 Babb Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 is $3,779.

When was 2985 Babb Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 last sold and what was the last sale price?

2985 Babb Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 was last sold in 05/31/2005 for $300,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 2985 Babb Street, Costa Mesa

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/31/2005 $300,000
10/12/1990 $200,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 2985 Babb Street, Costa Mesa

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
07/27/2022 Modif Trust DD 07/01/2062
05/10/2016 Reconveyance
Substitution Tr
05/04/2016 Trust Deed 05/01/2046
11/10/2014 Reconveyance
Substitution Tr
11/07/2014 Trust Deed 12/01/2044
06/27/2014 Trust Deed 07/01/2044
05/31/2005 Deed
10/12/1990 Deed
05/17/1988 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 2985 Babb Street, Costa Mesa

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $3,779
Current property tax $3,706
Market value $360,730

Special Assessments for 2985 Babb 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 2985 Babb Street, Costa Mesa

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 2985 Babb 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 $360,730 1.0477 $3,779 +1.56%
2024-2025 $353,657 1.0522 $3,721 +2.38%
2023-2024 $346,723 1.0483 $3,635 +1.66%
2022-2023 $339,925 1.0518 $3,575 +1.98%
2021-2022 $333,260 1.0521 $3,506 +0.96%

Permits for 2985 Babb Street, Costa Mesa

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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)
St. John The Baptist Elementary School NR Private K-8 453 0.11
Sonora Elementary School 6 Public K-6 380 0.26
Bright Hall Academy NR Private 2-12 0 0.32
Paularino Elementary School 5 Public K-6 335 0.36
International Christian Montessori Academy Of Costa Mesa NR Private PK-6 128 0.60

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 0.11
The Hope Institute, Inc. NR Private 7-12 0 0.30
Bright Hall Academy NR Private 2-12 0 0.32
Costa Mesa High School 6 Public 7-12 1,776 0.77
California Pacific Charter - San Diego NR Charter K-12 245 0.77

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
The Hope Institute, Inc. NR Private 7-12 0 0.30
Bright Hall Academy NR Private 2-12 0 0.32
Coastline Rop School NR Public 9-12 0 0.61
Costa Mesa High School 6 Public 7-12 1,776 0.77
California Pacific Charter - San Diego NR Charter K-12 245 0.77

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Neighbors for 2985 Babb Street, Costa Mesa

Here are the neighbors for 2985 Babb Street, Costa Mesa.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
2979 Babb St, Costa Mesa 1,745 07/31/2023 $1,215,000
1139 Baker St, Costa Mesa 08/05/1993
2950 Grace Ln, Costa Mesa 11,408 10/31/2005 $849,000
2965 Babb St, Costa Mesa 1,370 06/19/2018
999 Post Rd, Costa Mesa 1,270 10/24/2024
995 Post Rd, Costa Mesa 1,484 01/02/2026 $1,237,000
1127 Baker St, Costa Mesa 10/30/1995
1004 Post Rd, Costa Mesa 1,100 06/10/2003
2995 Babb St, Costa Mesa 1,672 10/09/2023
2999 Babb St, Costa Mesa 1,050 03/22/2005
1117 Baker St, Costa Mesa
2970 Grace Ln, Costa Mesa 8,065 10/06/2004
2969 Babb St, Costa Mesa 1,100 01/12/2004
2959 Babb St, Costa Mesa 1,946 02/26/2021
2975 Babb St, Costa Mesa 1,764 12/30/2019
1127 Baker St #B, Costa Mesa 10,462
1005 Post Rd, Costa Mesa 1,821 11/19/2003 $479,000
1003 Post Rd, Costa Mesa 1,430 04/06/2004 $544,000
2989 Babb St, Costa Mesa 1,178 11/20/1997 $175,000
1113 Baker St #A, Costa Mesa 9,103

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