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980 Governor Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Property Information

980 Governor Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 980 Governor Street, Costa Mesa
Zip code 92627
County Orange
Neighborhood Freedom Homes

Sales & Tax Overview for 980 Governor Street, Costa Mesa

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Property tax $844

Lot & Building Information for 980 Governor Street, Costa Mesa

Building sqft 1,237
Building class Single Family Residential (1)
Acreage 0.169
Year built 1954
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning district Single Family Residential (R1)

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About 980 Governor Street, Costa Mesa

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 980 Governor Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627?

980 Governor Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 was built in 1954 and has a total of 1,237 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 980 Governor Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $80,541, the tax amount paid for 980 Governor Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 is $843.

When was 980 Governor Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 last sold?

980 Governor Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 was last sold in 03/06/2025.

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Past Sales & Property History for 980 Governor Street, Costa Mesa

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Title Documents for 980 Governor Street, Costa Mesa

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
03/06/2025 Trust Transfer Grant Deed
06/27/2023 Trust Deed
06/27/2023 Grant Deed
               
               
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Property Taxes for 980 Governor Street, Costa Mesa

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $844
Market value $80,541

Special Assessments for 980 Governor Street, Costa Mesa

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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 980 Governor Street, Costa Mesa

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 980 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 $80,541 1.0477 $844 +1.56%
2024-2025 $78,962 1.0522 $831 +2.38%
2023-2024 $77,414 1.0483 $812 +1.66%
2022-2023 $75,897 1.0518 $798 +1.95%
2021-2022 $74,409 1.0521 $783 +0.98%

Permits for 980 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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Risk

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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 0.11
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 0.45
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 257 0.54

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 0.54
Grace Education NR Private 7-12 0 0.65
Page Private-Costa Mesa NR Private K-8 56 0.82
Newport-Mesa Adult NR Public 0 0.90

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 0.56
Grace Education NR Private 7-12 0 0.65
Newport-Mesa Adult NR Public 0 0.90
Edison High School 9 Public 9-12 2,034 1.71

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Neighbors for 980 Governor Street, Costa Mesa

Here are the neighbors for 980 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
950 Governor St, Costa Mesa 1,798 04/29/2022
949 Governor St, Costa Mesa 1,229 05/20/2022
943 Governor St, Costa Mesa 1,034 01/05/2024 $1,075,000
960 Governor St, Costa Mesa 1,964 02/24/2021
973 Governor St, Costa Mesa 1,034 08/30/2016
969 Governor St, Costa Mesa 1,389 10/16/2015 $605,000
974 Governor St, Costa Mesa 1,244 11/27/2002
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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