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496 Traverse Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Property Information

496 Traverse Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 496 Traverse Drive, Costa Mesa
Zip code 92626
County Orange
Neighborhood South Coast Metro

Sales & Tax Overview for 496 Traverse Drive, Costa Mesa

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Sale date 02/26/2013
Sale price $395,000
Arm's length
Property tax $5,096

Lot & Building Information for 496 Traverse Drive, Costa Mesa

Building sqft 1,395
Building class Single Family Residential (1)
Acreage 0.164
Year built 1967
Year last altered
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning district Single Family Residential (R1)

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Other Property Data for 496 Traverse Drive, Costa Mesa

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About 496 Traverse Drive, Costa Mesa

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 496 Traverse Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626?

496 Traverse Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 was built in 1967 and has a total of 1,395 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 496 Traverse Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $486,407, the tax amount paid for 496 Traverse Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 is $5,096.

When was 496 Traverse Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 last sold and what was the last sale price?

496 Traverse Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 was last sold in 02/26/2013 for $395,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 496 Traverse Drive, Costa Mesa

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/26/2013 $395,000
07/23/2007 $650,000
03/10/2003 $399,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 496 Traverse Drive, Costa Mesa

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
02/26/2013 Trust Deed 03/01/2043
02/26/2013 Grant Deed
02/26/2013 Interspousal Grant Deed
07/23/2007 Deed
09/16/2005 Deed
11/17/2004 Deed
03/10/2003 Deed
07/07/1989 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 496 Traverse Drive, Costa Mesa

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $5,096
Market value $486,407

Special Assessments for 496 Traverse 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
Trash disposal fee (949) 645-8400

Assessment History for 496 Traverse Drive, Costa Mesa

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 496 Traverse Drive, 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 $486,407 1.0477 $5,096 +1.56%
2024-2025 $476,870 1.0522 $5,018 +2.38%
2023-2024 $467,520 1.0483 $4,901 +1.66%
2022-2023 $458,353 1.0518 $4,821 +1.97%
2021-2022 $449,366 1.0521 $4,728 +0.97%

Permits for 496 Traverse Drive, 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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Risk

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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)
Coram Deo Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.17
Vineyard Christian School NR Private K-6 0 0.46
Frontiers Academy NR Private PK-6 92 0.48
Frontiers Academy NR Private PK-6 92 0.48
Frontiers Academy NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.49

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Coram Deo Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.17
Frontiers Academy NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.49
Mariners Christian School NR Private K-8 736 0.69
Access County Community School 4 Public K-12 1,225 0.97
Orange County Special Education School NR Public K-12 347 0.97

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Coram Deo Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.17
Access County Community School 4 Public K-12 1,225 0.97
Orange County Special Education School NR Public K-12 347 0.97
The Hope Institute, Inc. NR Private 7-12 0 1.11
California Pacific Charter - San Diego NR Charter K-12 245 1.14

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Neighbors for 496 Traverse Drive, Costa Mesa

Here are the neighbors for 496 Traverse Drive, Costa Mesa.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
494 Traverse Dr, Costa Mesa 1,276 02/27/2013
483 Pierpont Dr, Costa Mesa 1,296 09/23/2016 $685,000
486 Traverse Dr, Costa Mesa 1,795 10/31/1996 $195,000
498 Traverse Dr, Costa Mesa 1,692 03/22/2019 $745,000
500 Traverse Dr, Costa Mesa 1,395 10/12/2023
510 Traverse Dr, Costa Mesa 1,908 12/20/2023 $620,000
526 Traverse Dr, Costa Mesa 1,908 01/31/1997
484 Traverse Dr, Costa Mesa 1,296 08/22/2016
491 Pierpont Dr, Costa Mesa 2,651 05/08/2003 $400,000
531 Pierpont Dr, Costa Mesa 1,296 06/15/2018 $694,500
487 Pierpont Dr, Costa Mesa 2,180 11/27/2023
522 Traverse Dr, Costa Mesa 1,889 04/05/2016
488 Traverse Dr, Costa Mesa 1,296 10/14/2014 $545,000
506 Traverse Dr, Costa Mesa 1,799 10/17/2012
492 Traverse Dr, Costa Mesa 1,803 09/21/2006
482 Traverse Dr, Costa Mesa 1,395 11/08/2017
495 Pierpont Dr, Costa Mesa 1,296 03/31/2000 $222,000
502 Traverse Dr, Costa Mesa 2,166 01/11/2023
514 Traverse Dr, Costa Mesa 1,801 08/30/2012
518 Traverse Dr, Costa Mesa 1,799 08/06/2013

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