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236 Wake Forest Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 - Property report

Also known as: 236 Wake Forest Rd

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Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1958

Acreage

0.161

Sale price

$2,325,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
236 Wake Forest Rd
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Zip code
92626
Neighborhood
College Park
County
Orange
Municipality
Costa Mesa

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residential
Building sq. ft.
1,955
Year built
1958
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Pool
N
Sales
Sale date
07/09/2026
Sale price
$2,325,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$1,218
Tax per sq. ft.
$1
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential (R1)
Lot
Acreage
0.161

Area overview

Walk score
73 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
44 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
66 /100.  Bikeable

Ownership information for 236 Wake Forest Road, Costa Mesa, CA

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

Sales history for 236 Wake Forest Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
07/09/2026 Grant Deed XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX XX
09/24/2025 Assignment RNT
Constr Trust DD
Ucc - F S
XXXX XXXXXX XXX XX XXXX XXXXXXXX X XX
09/24/2025 Grant Deed XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX
02/27/2023 Asgt Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX X XX
01/23/2018 Reconveyance
Substitution Tr
XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
01/08/2018 Reconveyance XXXXX XXXXXX X
12/26/2017 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXXXX X XX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
12/22/2017 Trust Deed XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX
12/22/2017 Trust Deed XXXXX XXXXXXX X XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
12/22/2017 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXX X XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 236 Wake Forest Road, Costa Mesa, CA

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

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$1,218
Current property tax
$609
Tax per sq. ft.
$1
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$116,230
Land value
$51,421
Building value
$64,809

Special assessments for 236 Wake Forest Road, Costa Mesa, CA

Description Value Phone
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
Vector control CHG (800) 273-5167

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $116,230 1.0477 $1,218 +1.56%
2024-2025 $113,951 1.0522 $1,199 +2.38%
2023-2024 $111,717 1.0483 $1,171 +1.66%
2022-2023 $109,527 1.0518 $1,152 +1.95%
2021-2022 $107,380 1.0521 $1,130 +0.99%
2020-2021 $106,279 1.05285 $1,119 +2.15%
2019-2020 $104,196 1.05132 $1,095 +2.05%
2018-2019 $102,153 1.0508 $1,073 +1.81%
2017-2018 $100,150 1.0528 $1,054 +2.32%
2016-2017 $98,187 1.0496 $1,031 +0.94%

Permit information for 236 Wake Forest Road, Costa Mesa, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
03/02/2026

*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

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
College Park Elementary School 3 Public K-6 477 0.14
Missio Dei Preparatory Academy NR Private K-8 7 0.68
PAGE PRIVATE SCHOOL NR Private PK-8 140 0.81
PAGE PRIVATE SCHOOL NR Private PK-8 140 0.81
Page Private School NR Private PK-8 107 0.81
Page Private School NR Private PK-8 107 0.81
Maude B. Davis Elementary School 8 Public K-6 545 0.93
Heinz Kaiser Elementary School 8 Public 3-6 553 1.02
Everett A. Rea Elementary School 6 Public K-6 333 1.06
Newport-Mesa Adult NR Public 0 1.07
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Missio Dei Preparatory Academy NR Private K-8 7 0.68
PAGE PRIVATE SCHOOL NR Private PK-8 140 0.81
Page Private School NR Private PK-8 107 0.81
Costa Mesa High School 6 Public 7-12 1,776 0.84
Sebo Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 6 0.98
Page Private-Costa Mesa NR Private K-8 56 1.01
Newport-Mesa Adult NR Public 0 1.07
Monte Vista High School 5 Public K-12 199 1.22
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Costa Mesa High School 6 Public 7-12 1,776 0.84
Sebo Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 6 0.98
Coastline Rop School NR Public 9-12 0 0.99
Newport-Mesa Adult NR Public 0 1.07
Grace Education NR Private 7-12 0 1.14
Monte Vista High School 5 Public K-12 199 1.22
Back Bay High School 2 Public 9-12 135 1.22
Bright Hall Academy NR Private 2-12 0 1.29
Estancia High School 6 Public 9-12 1,040 1.54
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Newport Beach NR Private K-12 2 1.59

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 236 Wake Forest Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626?

The development at 236 Wake Forest Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 was built in 1958.

What is the total square footage of 236 Wake Forest Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626?

236 Wake Forest Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 has a total of 1,955 square feet.

When was 236 Wake Forest Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 last sold and what was the sale price?

236 Wake Forest Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 was last sold on 07/09/2026 for $2,325,000.

What is the assessed value of 236 Wake Forest Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626?

236 Wake Forest Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 is currently assessed at $116,230.

What are the property taxes for 236 Wake Forest Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626?

The property taxes for 236 Wake Forest Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 total $1,217.

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