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

Also known as: 225 Wake Forest Rd

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Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1958

Acreage

0.173

Sale price

$757,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
225 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.
1,276
Year built
1958
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Pool
N
Sales
Sale date
08/11/2017
Sale price
$757,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$9,024
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential (R1)
Lot
Acreage
0.173

Area overview

Walk score
76 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
43 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
63 /100.  Bikeable

Ownership information for 225 Wake Forest Road, Costa Mesa, CA

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

Sales history for 225 Wake Forest Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/11/2017 $757,000 XXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXX; XXXXXXXX XXXX
02/22/2008 $552,500 XXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXX, XXXXXXX X
01/05/2005 $550,000 XXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
02/16/2021 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
02/16/2021 Subdn Agreement XXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
05/14/2020 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
05/14/2020 Grant Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX X
08/11/2017 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
08/11/2017 Grant Deed XXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXX
07/27/2009 Deed XXX, XXXX X XXXX, XXXXXXX X
02/22/2008 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXX, XXXXXXX X
01/05/2005 Deed XXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXX X
07/14/1995 Deed XXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXXX X XXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 225 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
$9,024
Current property tax
$8,951
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$861,333
Land value
$788,449
Building value
$72,884

Special assessments for 225 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 $861,333 1.0477 $9,024 +1.56%
2024-2025 $844,445 1.0522 $8,885 +2.38%
2023-2024 $827,888 1.0483 $8,679 +1.66%
2022-2023 $811,655 1.0518 $8,537 +1.97%
2021-2022 $795,741 1.0521 $8,372 +0.96%
2020-2021 $787,582 1.05285 $8,292 +2.15%
2019-2020 $772,140 1.05132 $8,118 +2.05%
2018-2019 $757,000 1.0508 $7,955 +20.83%
2017-2018 $625,300 1.0528 $6,583 +2.32%
2016-2017 $613,040 1.0496 $6,434 +0.94%

Permit information for 225 Wake Forest Road, Costa Mesa, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
12/05/2023
11/01/2023
01/26/2023
01/26/2023

*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 0.18
Missio Dei Preparatory Academy NR Private K-8 7 0.65
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 0.94
Heinz Kaiser Elementary School 8 Public 3-6 553 0.98
Everett A. Rea Elementary School 6 Public K-6 333 1.08
Newport-Mesa Adult NR Public 0 1.08
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Missio Dei Preparatory Academy NR Private K-8 7 0.65
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 0.86
Sebo Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 6 0.95
Page Private-Costa Mesa NR Private K-8 56 1.03
Newport-Mesa Adult NR Public 0 1.08
Monte Vista High School 5 Public K-12 199 1.18
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Costa Mesa High School 6 Public 7-12 1,776 0.86
Sebo Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 6 0.95
Coastline Rop School NR Public 9-12 0 1.00
Newport-Mesa Adult NR Public 0 1.08
Grace Education NR Private 7-12 0 1.17
Back Bay High School 2 Public 9-12 135 1.18
Monte Vista High School 5 Public K-12 199 1.18
Bright Hall Academy NR Private 2-12 0 1.30
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Newport Beach NR Private K-12 2 1.56
Estancia High School 6 Public 9-12 1,040 1.58

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Nearby ZIP codes for 225 Wake Forest Road, Costa Mesa, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 225 Wake Forest Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626?

The development at 225 Wake Forest Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 was built in 1958.

What is the total square footage of 225 Wake Forest Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626?

225 Wake Forest Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 has a total of 1,276 square feet.

When was 225 Wake Forest Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 last sold and what was the sale price?

225 Wake Forest Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 was last sold on 08/11/2017 for $757,000.

What is the assessed value of 225 Wake Forest Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626?

225 Wake Forest Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 is currently assessed at $861,333.

What are the property taxes for 225 Wake Forest Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626?

The property taxes for 225 Wake Forest Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 total $9,024.

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