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542 Hamilton Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 - Property report

Also known as: 542 Hamilton St

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Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1949

Acreage

0.195

Sale price

$133,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
542 Hamilton St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Zip code
92627
Neighborhood
Westside Costa Mesa
County
Orange
Municipality
Costa Mesa

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residential
Building sq. ft.
818
Year built
1949
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Pool
N
Sales
Sale date
09/25/1997
Sale price
$133,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$2,225
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Zoning & use
Zoning
Multiple Family Residential-Medium Density (R2-MD)
Lot
Acreage
0.195

Area overview

Walk score
76 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
44 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
76 /100.  Very Bikeable
Ownership

Ownership information for 542 Hamilton Street, Costa Mesa, CA

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

Sales history for 542 Hamilton Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/25/1997 $133,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXXXX
06/02/1997 $140,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
09/27/1990 $196,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
09/25/1997 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXXXX
06/02/1997 Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
09/27/1990 Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
01/31/1990 Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
05/12/1989 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
12/16/1988 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
12/16/1988 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 542 Hamilton Street, 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
Property tax
$2,225
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$212,357
Land value
$174,416
Building value
$37,941

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Special assessments for 542 Hamilton Street, 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 $212,357 1.0477 $2,225 +1.56%
2024-2025 $208,194 1.0522 $2,191 +2.38%
2023-2024 $204,112 1.0483 $2,140 +1.66%
2022-2023 $200,110 1.0518 $2,105 +1.97%
2021-2022 $196,187 1.0521 $2,064 +0.96%
2020-2021 $194,176 1.05285 $2,044 +2.15%
2019-2020 $190,369 1.05132 $2,001 +2.05%
2018-2019 $186,637 1.0508 $1,961 +1.81%
2017-2018 $182,978 1.0528 $1,926 +2.32%
2016-2017 $179,391 1.0496 $1,883 +0.94%
Permits

Permit information for 542 Hamilton Street, Costa Mesa, CA

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Neighborhood

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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)
Page Private School NR Private PK-8 107 0.15
Page Private School NR Private PK-8 107 0.15
PAGE PRIVATE SCHOOL NR Private PK-8 140 0.15
PAGE PRIVATE SCHOOL NR Private PK-8 140 0.15
Newport-Mesa Adult NR Public 0 0.25
Everett A. Rea Elementary School 6 Public K-6 333 0.26
Port Mesa Christian School NR Private K-6 0 0.28
Pomona Elementary School 4 Public K-6 303 0.45
Wilson Elementary School 4 Public K-6 361 0.76
College Park Elementary School 3 Public K-6 477 0.90
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Page Private School NR Private PK-8 107 0.15
PAGE PRIVATE SCHOOL NR Private PK-8 140 0.15
Newport-Mesa Adult NR Public 0 0.25
Page Private-Costa Mesa NR Private K-8 56 0.28
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 257 0.57
Grace Education NR Private 7-12 0 0.67
International School for Science and Culture NR Charter K-8 130 1.42
Costa Mesa High School 6 Public 7-12 1,776 1.57
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Newport-Mesa Adult NR Public 0 0.25
Grace Education NR Private 7-12 0 0.67
Estancia High School 6 Public 9-12 1,040 1.13
Waldorf School Of Orange County NR Private PK-12 349 1.24
Costa Mesa High School 6 Public 7-12 1,776 1.57
Newport Academy Day School NR Private 8-12 10 1.70
Sebo Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 6 1.73
Coastline Rop School NR Public 9-12 0 1.79
Monte Vista High School 5 Public K-12 199 1.82
Back Bay High School 2 Public 9-12 135 1.82

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Neighbors for 542 Hamilton Street, Costa Mesa, CA

2115 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa 514 Hamilton St, Costa Mesa 597 Victoria St, Costa Mesa 554 Hamilton St, Costa Mesa 580 Hamilton St, Costa Mesa 534 Hamilton St, Costa Mesa 574 Hamilton St, Costa Mesa 536 Hamilton St, Costa Mesa 2121 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa 2065 Meadow View Ln, Costa Mesa 566 Hamilton St, Costa Mesa 594 Hamilton St #1, Costa Mesa 2127 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa 570 Hamilton St #A, Costa Mesa 582 Hamilton St, Costa Mesa 592 Hamilton St #A, Costa Mesa 530 Hamilton St, Costa Mesa 524 Hamilton St, Costa Mesa 560 Hamilton St, Costa Mesa 550 Victoria St, Costa Mesa

Nearby ZIP codes for 542 Hamilton Street, Costa Mesa, CA

92617, Orange County, CA 92657, Orange County, CA 92662, Orange County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 542 Hamilton Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627?

The development at 542 Hamilton Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 was built in 1949.

What is the total square footage of 542 Hamilton Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627?

542 Hamilton Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 has a total of 818 square feet.

When was 542 Hamilton Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 last sold and what was the sale price?

542 Hamilton Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 was last sold on 09/25/1997 for $133,000.

What is the assessed value of 542 Hamilton Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627?

542 Hamilton Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 is currently assessed at $212,357.

What are the property taxes for 542 Hamilton Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627?

The property taxes for 542 Hamilton Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 total $2,224.

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