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974 Governor Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Property Information

974 Governor Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 974 Governor Street, Costa Mesa
Zip code 92627
County Orange
Neighborhood Freedom Homes

Sales & Tax Overview for 974 Governor Street, Costa Mesa

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Sale date 11/20/1998
Sale price $194,500
Arm's length
Current property tax $3,121

Lot & Building Information for 974 Governor Street, Costa Mesa

Building sqft 1,244
Building class Single Family Residential (1)
Acreage 0.169
Year built 1954
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
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Zoning district Single Family Residential (R1)

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About 974 Governor Street, Costa Mesa

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 974 Governor Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627?

974 Governor Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 was built in 1954 and has a total of 1,244 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 974 Governor Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $304,908, the tax amount paid for 974 Governor Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 is $3,194.

When was 974 Governor Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 last sold?

974 Governor Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 was last sold in 11/27/2002.

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Past Sales & Property History for 974 Governor Street, Costa Mesa

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/20/1998 $194,500
01/13/1995 $144,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 974 Governor Street, Costa Mesa

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
11/25/2013 Trust Deed 12/01/2033
11/27/2002 Deed
11/20/1998 Deed
01/13/1995 Deed
               
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Property Taxes for 974 Governor Street, Costa Mesa

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $3,195
Current property tax $3,121
Market value $304,908

Special Assessments for 974 Governor 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
Trash disposal fee (949) 645-8400

Assessment History for 974 Governor Street, Costa Mesa

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 974 Governor 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 $304,908 1.0477 $3,195 +1.56%
2024-2025 $298,930 1.0522 $3,145 +2.38%
2023-2024 $293,069 1.0483 $3,072 +1.66%
2022-2023 $287,323 1.0518 $3,022 +1.96%
2021-2022 $281,690 1.0521 $2,964 +0.98%

Permits for 974 Governor 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)
Victoria Elementary School 6 Public K-6 301 0.12
Waldorf School Of Orange County NR Private PK-12 349 0.38
Waldorf School Of Orange County NR Private PK-12 349 0.38
Wilson Elementary School 4 Public K-6 361 0.44
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 257 0.53

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Waldorf School Of Orange County NR Private PK-12 349 0.38
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 257 0.53
Grace Education NR Private 7-12 0 0.64
Page Private-Costa Mesa NR Private K-8 56 0.81
Newport-Mesa Adult NR Public 0 0.89

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Waldorf School Of Orange County NR Private PK-12 349 0.38
Estancia High School 6 Public 9-12 1,040 0.55
Grace Education NR Private 7-12 0 0.64
Newport-Mesa Adult NR Public 0 0.89
Edison High School 9 Public 9-12 2,034 1.72

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Neighbors for 974 Governor Street, Costa Mesa

Here are the neighbors for 974 Governor Street, Costa Mesa.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
963 Governor St, Costa Mesa 1,914
979 Governor St, Costa Mesa 1,265 08/18/2023
944 Governor St, Costa Mesa 2,218 03/04/2024
959 Governor St, Costa Mesa 2,751 08/31/2018
980 Governor St, Costa Mesa 1,237 03/06/2025
950 Governor St, Costa Mesa 1,798 04/29/2022
949 Governor St, Costa Mesa 1,229 05/20/2022
960 Governor St, Costa Mesa 1,964 02/24/2021
924 Governor St, Costa Mesa 2,335 02/04/2000 $240,000
973 Governor St, Costa Mesa 1,034 08/30/2016
969 Governor St, Costa Mesa 1,389 10/16/2015 $605,000
2182 State Ave, Costa Mesa 2,582
2162 State Ave, Costa Mesa 1,320 11/10/2022
964 Governor St, Costa Mesa 1,034 12/11/2013 $500,000
940 Governor St, Costa Mesa 1,034 01/17/2019
953 Governor St, Costa Mesa 2,324 09/28/1988 $75,000
970 Governor St, Costa Mesa 1,034 04/23/2018
954 Governor St, Costa Mesa 1,369
934 Governor St, Costa Mesa 1,248 04/15/2026 $1,400,000
930 Governor St, Costa Mesa 1,034 06/26/2024 $915,000

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