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981 Valencia Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Property Information

981 Valencia Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 981 Valencia Street, Costa Mesa
Zip code 92626
County Orange
Neighborhood Mesa Del Mar

Sales & Tax Overview for 981 Valencia Street, Costa Mesa

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Property tax $5,727

Lot & Building Information for 981 Valencia Street, Costa Mesa

Building class Multiple Residential (2)
Acreage 0.149
Year last altered
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Zoning district Multiple Family Residential (R3)

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About 981 Valencia Street, Costa Mesa

What is the assessed value of 981 Valencia Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $546,654, the tax amount paid for 981 Valencia Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 is $5,727.

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Past Sales & Property History for 981 Valencia Street, Costa Mesa

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Title Documents for 981 Valencia Street, Costa Mesa

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Property Taxes for 981 Valencia Street, Costa Mesa

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $5,727
Market value $546,654

Special Assessments for 981 Valencia 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
Vector control CHG (800) 273-5167

Assessment History for 981 Valencia Street, Costa Mesa

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 981 Valencia 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 $546,654 1.0477 $5,727 +1.56%
2024-2025 $535,936 1.0522 $5,639 +2.38%
2023-2024 $525,428 1.0483 $5,508 +1.66%
2022-2023 $515,126 1.0518 $5,418 +1.98%
2021-2022 $505,026 1.0521 $5,313 +0.96%

Permits for 981 Valencia 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)
Sonora Elementary School 6 Public K-6 380 0.10
Bright Hall Academy NR Private 2-12 0 0.12
St. John The Baptist Elementary School NR Private K-8 453 0.28
Maude B. Davis Elementary School 8 Public K-6 545 0.47
Paularino Elementary School 5 Public K-6 335 0.56

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Bright Hall Academy NR Private 2-12 0 0.12
St. John The Baptist Elementary School NR Private K-8 453 0.28
The Hope Institute, Inc. NR Private 7-12 0 0.38
Costa Mesa High School 6 Public 7-12 1,776 0.65
California Pacific Charter - San Diego NR Charter K-12 245 0.97

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Bright Hall Academy NR Private 2-12 0 0.12
The Hope Institute, Inc. NR Private 7-12 0 0.38
Coastline Rop School NR Public 9-12 0 0.42
Costa Mesa High School 6 Public 7-12 1,776 0.65
California Pacific Charter - San Diego NR Charter K-12 245 0.97

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Neighbors for 981 Valencia Street, Costa Mesa

Here are the neighbors for 981 Valencia Street, Costa Mesa.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
999 Valencia St, Costa Mesa 06/26/2024 $1,974,000
1034 El Camino Dr, Costa Mesa 03/27/2015
1005 Valencia St, Costa Mesa 06/08/2007
1046 El Camino Dr, Costa Mesa 07/05/2022
1022 El Camino Dr, Costa Mesa 04/30/2024 $2,475,000
988 El Camino Dr, Costa Mesa 09/10/2024 $1,812,000
1004 El Camino Dr, Costa Mesa 01/09/2020 $1,300,000
995 Valencia St, Costa Mesa 08/22/2014 $940,000
1040 El Camino Dr, Costa Mesa 12/06/2024
902 El Camino Dr, Costa Mesa 04/12/2021
998 El Camino Dr, Costa Mesa 04/06/2026
2829 San Juan Ln, Costa Mesa 1,867 03/24/2026
977 Valencia St, Costa Mesa 03/13/2025 $1,840,000
989 Valencia St, Costa Mesa 05/07/2024
1028 El Camino Dr, Costa Mesa 05/02/2016
973 Valencia St, Costa Mesa
980 El Camino Dr #4, Costa Mesa 05/05/2003
1016 El Camino Dr, Costa Mesa
994 El Camino Dr, Costa Mesa 10/17/2025 $2,545,000
985 Valencia St, Costa Mesa 04/30/2025

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