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988 El Camino Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Property Information

988 El Camino Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 988 El Camino Drive, Costa Mesa
Zip code 92626
County Orange
Neighborhood Mesa Del Mar

Sales & Tax Overview for 988 El Camino Drive, Costa Mesa

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Sale date 09/10/2024
Sale price $1,812,000
Arm's length
Property tax $18,983

Lot & Building Information for 988 El Camino Drive, 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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Other Property Data for 988 El Camino Drive, Costa Mesa

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About 988 El Camino Drive, Costa Mesa

What is the assessed value of 988 El Camino Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,811,838, the tax amount paid for 988 El Camino Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 is $18,982.

When was 988 El Camino Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 last sold and what was the last sale price?

988 El Camino Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 was last sold in 09/10/2024 for $1,812,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 988 El Camino Drive, Costa Mesa

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/10/2024 $1,812,000
06/23/2021 $14,325,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 988 El Camino Drive, Costa Mesa

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
09/12/2024 Partl Reconvey
Substitution Tr
09/10/2024 Trust Deed
09/10/2024 Grant Deed
06/23/2021 Grant Deed
09/24/2019 Quitclaim Deed
09/24/2019 Affidavit
01/29/2001 Deed
11/27/2000 Deed
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Property Taxes for 988 El Camino Drive, Costa Mesa

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $18,983
Market value $1,811,838

Special Assessments for 988 El Camino Drive, 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 988 El Camino Drive, Costa Mesa

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,811,838 1.0477 $18,983 +3.03%
2024-2025 $1,750,993 1.0522 $18,424 +2.38%
2023-2024 $1,716,660 1.0483 $17,996 +1.66%
2022-2023 $1,683,000 1.0518 $17,702 +330.91%
2021-2022 $390,461 1.0521 $4,108 +0.96%

Permits for 988 El Camino Drive, Costa Mesa

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Issued Permit Type Status
10/28/2025
09/16/2025
09/16/2025
09/16/2025
09/16/2025
09/16/2025
09/16/2025
09/16/2025
07/30/2025
03/17/2025
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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)
Bright Hall Academy NR Private 2-12 0 0.09
Sonora Elementary School 6 Public K-6 380 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 0.44
Paularino Elementary School 5 Public K-6 335 0.57

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Bright Hall Academy NR Private 2-12 0 0.09
St. John The Baptist Elementary School NR Private K-8 453 0.28
The Hope Institute, Inc. NR Private 7-12 0 0.41
Costa Mesa High School 6 Public 7-12 1,776 0.62
California Pacific Charter - San Diego NR Charter K-12 245 0.99

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Bright Hall Academy NR Private 2-12 0 0.09
Coastline Rop School NR Public 9-12 0 0.39
The Hope Institute, Inc. NR Private 7-12 0 0.41
Costa Mesa High School 6 Public 7-12 1,776 0.62
California Pacific Charter - San Diego NR Charter K-12 245 0.99

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Neighbors for 988 El Camino Drive, Costa Mesa

Here are the neighbors for 988 El Camino Drive, Costa Mesa.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
2834 San Juan Ln, Costa Mesa 1,867 10/30/2020
2824 San Juan Ln, Costa Mesa 2,288 09/13/2023 $1,540,000
981 Valencia St, Costa Mesa
999 Valencia St, Costa Mesa 06/26/2024 $1,974,000
1005 Valencia St, Costa Mesa 06/08/2007
1046 El Camino Dr, Costa Mesa 07/05/2022
1004 El Camino Dr, Costa Mesa 01/09/2020 $1,300,000
2820 San Juan Ln, Costa Mesa 2,263 06/29/2018 $902,000
995 Valencia St, Costa Mesa 08/22/2014 $940,000
998 El Camino Dr, Costa Mesa 04/06/2026
2829 San Juan Ln, Costa Mesa 1,867 03/24/2026
902 El Camino Dr, Costa Mesa 04/12/2021
977 Valencia St, Costa Mesa 03/13/2025 $1,840,000
989 Valencia St, Costa Mesa 05/07/2024
2830 San Juan Ln, Costa Mesa 2,276 02/06/2023
980 El Camino Dr #4, Costa Mesa 05/05/2003
973 Valencia St, Costa Mesa
994 El Camino Dr, Costa Mesa 10/17/2025 $2,545,000
2823 San Juan Ln, Costa Mesa 1,867 10/18/2023
985 Valencia St, Costa Mesa 04/30/2025

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