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1168 Bismark Way, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Property Information

1168 Bismark Way, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1168 Bismark Way, Costa Mesa
Zip code 92626
County Orange
Neighborhood Mesa Del Mar

Sales & Tax Overview for 1168 Bismark Way, Costa Mesa

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Sale date 05/10/2022
Sale price $1,100,000
Arm's length
Property tax $12,230

Lot & Building Information for 1168 Bismark Way, Costa Mesa

Building sqft 1,308
Building class Single Family Residential (1)
Acreage 0.138
Year built 1963
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning district Single Family Residential (R1)

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About 1168 Bismark Way, Costa Mesa

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1168 Bismark Way, Costa Mesa, CA 92626?

1168 Bismark Way, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 was built in 1963 and has a total of 1,308 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1168 Bismark Way, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,167,328, the tax amount paid for 1168 Bismark Way, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 is $12,230.

When was 1168 Bismark Way, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 last sold and what was the last sale price?

1168 Bismark Way, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 was last sold in 05/10/2022 for $1,100,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 1168 Bismark Way, Costa Mesa

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/10/2022 $1,100,000

Title Documents for 1168 Bismark Way, Costa Mesa

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
02/22/2023 Release
02/14/2023 Delinquent CTF
05/10/2022 Trust Deed 06/01/2052
05/10/2022 Grant Deed
05/10/2022 Affidavit
05/10/2022 Affidavit
08/03/2016 Affidavit
04/17/2003 Deed
04/12/1999 Deed
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Property Taxes for 1168 Bismark Way, Costa Mesa

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $12,230
Market value $1,167,328

Special Assessments for 1168 Bismark 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 1168 Bismark Way, Costa Mesa

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1168 Bismark 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 $1,167,328 1.0477 $12,230 +1.56%
2024-2025 $1,144,440 1.0522 $12,042 +2.38%
2023-2024 $1,122,000 1.0483 $11,762 +403.87%
2022-2023 $221,934 1.0518 $2,334 +1.98%
2021-2022 $217,583 1.0521 $2,289 +0.96%

Permits for 1168 Bismark Way, Costa Mesa

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Issued Permit Type Status
06/14/2022
09/24/2013
       
       
       
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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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FEMA flood zone(s) 0.2 (See more on map)
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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 0.22
Montessori Christian School NR Private PK-6 130 0.47
Montessori Christian School NR Private PK-6 130 0.47
International Christian Montessori Academy NR Private PK-6 86 0.47
International Christian Montessori Academy NR Private PK-6 86 0.47

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 0.48
California Pacific Charter - San Diego NR Charter K-12 245 0.74
The Hope Institute, Inc. NR Private 7-12 0 0.78
Bright Hall Academy NR Private 2-12 0 0.82
Calvary Chapel High/Maranatha Christian Academy NR Private PK-12 1,101 0.88

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
California Pacific Charter - San Diego NR Charter K-12 245 0.74
The Hope Institute, Inc. NR Private 7-12 0 0.78
Bright Hall Academy NR Private 2-12 0 0.82
Calvary Chapel High/Maranatha Christian Academy NR Private PK-12 1,101 0.88
Calvary Chapel High / Maranatha Christian NR Private K-12 1,370 0.94

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Neighbors for 1168 Bismark Way, Costa Mesa

Here are the neighbors for 1168 Bismark Way, Costa Mesa.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1180 Bismark Way, Costa Mesa 1,405 10/21/2016 $705,000
1188 Bismark Way, Costa Mesa 1,788 04/24/2018
1060 Paularino Ave, Costa Mesa
1067 Cheyenne St, Costa Mesa 1,917
1195 Bismark Way, Costa Mesa 1,308
1189 Bismark Way, Costa Mesa 1,405 12/03/2015 $666,000
1175 Bismark Way, Costa Mesa 1,308 09/20/2019 $750,000
1174 Bismark Way, Costa Mesa 1,292 01/09/2023
1199 Bismark Way, Costa Mesa 1,292 03/03/2026
1181 Bismark Way, Costa Mesa 1,292 06/12/2001
1164 Bismark Way, Costa Mesa 1,405 04/30/2021
3101 McKinley Way, Costa Mesa 1,944 12/16/2019
1075 Cheyenne St, Costa Mesa 1,852 12/21/2016
1063 Cheyenne St, Costa Mesa 2,412 06/21/2021
1194 Bismark Way, Costa Mesa 1,427 11/27/2023
1198 Bismark Way, Costa Mesa 1,405 02/10/2021
1083 Cheyenne St, Costa Mesa 1,944 03/07/2016
1079 Cheyenne St, Costa Mesa 1,954 05/26/2021
1071 Cheyenne St, Costa Mesa 1,944 09/16/2020 $850,000
1059 Cheyenne St, Costa Mesa 1,944 01/31/2013 $545,000

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