870 Congress Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Property Information
870 Congress Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 870 Congress Street, Costa Mesa |
| Zip code | 92627 |
| County | Orange |
| Neighborhood | Freedom Homes |
Sales & Tax Overview for 870 Congress Street, Costa Mesa
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| Sale date | 04/12/2002 |
| Sale price | $310,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $5,646 |
Lot & Building Information for 870 Congress Street, Costa Mesa
| Building sqft | 1,844 |
| Building class | Single Family Residential (1) |
| Acreage | 0.169
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| Year built | 1954 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
Zoning, Use & Area Overview
| Zoning district | Single Family Residential (R1) |
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Other Property Data for 870 Congress Street, Costa Mesa
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About 870 Congress Street, Costa Mesa
870 Congress Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 was built in 1954 and has a total of 1,844 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 870 Congress Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $545,923, the tax amount paid for 870 Congress Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 is $5,719.
When was 870 Congress Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 last sold?870 Congress Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 was last sold in 10/17/2025.
Ownership Information
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Past Sales & Property History for 870 Congress Street, Costa Mesa
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| Sale date | Sale price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/12/2002 | $310,000 | Register | Register |
Title Documents for 870 Congress Street, Costa Mesa
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Property Taxes for 870 Congress Street, Costa Mesa
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| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $5,720 |
| Current property tax | $5,646 |
| Market value | $545,923 |
Special Assessments for 870 Congress 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 | Register | (800) 273-5167 |
| MWD water stdby CHG | Register | (866) 807-6864 |
| Oc san regional sewer fee | Register | (714) 593-7281 |
| Sanitary asmt | Register | (949) 645-8400 |
| Trash disposal fee | Register | (949) 645-8400 |
Assessment History for 870 Congress Street, Costa Mesa
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 870 Congress 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 | $545,923 | 1.0477 | $5,720 | +1.56% |
| 2024-2025 | $535,219 | 1.0522 | $5,632 | +2.38% |
| 2023-2024 | $524,725 | 1.0483 | $5,501 | +1.66% |
| 2022-2023 | $514,437 | 1.0518 | $5,411 | +1.98% |
| 2021-2022 | $504,350 | 1.0521 | $5,306 | +0.96% |
Permits for 870 Congress Street, Costa Mesa
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Costa Mesa residential market stats
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Risk
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
Transportation
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Schools
Nearest elementary schools
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Elementary School | 4 | Public | K-6 | 361 | 0.21 |
| Christ Lutheran School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 257 | 0.30 |
| Christ Lutheran School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 257 | 0.30 |
| Victoria Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-6 | 301 | 0.34 |
| Waldorf School Of Orange County | NR | Private | PK-12 | 349 | 0.43 |
Nearest middle schools
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Lutheran School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 257 | 0.30 |
| Grace Education | NR | Private | 7-12 | 0 | 0.41 |
| Waldorf School Of Orange County | NR | Private | PK-12 | 349 | 0.43 |
| Page Private-Costa Mesa | NR | Private | K-8 | 56 | 0.58 |
| Newport-Mesa Adult | NR | Public | 0 | 0.69 |
Nearest high schools
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Education | NR | Private | 7-12 | 0 | 0.41 |
| Waldorf School Of Orange County | NR | Private | PK-12 | 349 | 0.43 |
| Estancia High School | 6 | Public | 9-12 | 1,040 | 0.48 |
| Newport-Mesa Adult | NR | Public | 0 | 0.69 | |
| Soteric Academy | NR | Private | 7-12 | 18 | 1.79 |
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Neighbors for 870 Congress Street, Costa Mesa
Here are the neighbors for 870 Congress Street, Costa Mesa.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 884 Congress St, Costa Mesa | 1,640 | 10/17/2003 | |
| 880 Congress St, Costa Mesa | 1,216 | 10/15/2025 | |
| 824 Congress St, Costa Mesa | 1,560 | 08/07/2017 | |
| 939 Governor St, Costa Mesa | 1,423 | 09/15/2017 | |
| 923 Governor St, Costa Mesa | 1,265 | 10/16/2024 | $1,500,000 |
| 850 Congress St, Costa Mesa | 1,470 | 09/06/2018 | |
| 2196 National Ave, Costa Mesa | 1,795 | 02/07/2022 | |
| 935 Governor St, Costa Mesa | 720 | 06/23/2000 | $195,000 |
| 929 Governor St, Costa Mesa | 1,476 | 11/28/2001 | |
| 860 Congress St, Costa Mesa | 1,595 | 05/08/2017 | |
| 834 Congress St, Costa Mesa | 1,406 | 11/07/2012 | |
| 830 Congress St, Costa Mesa | 1,481 | 04/01/2019 | $800,000 |
| 820 Congress St, Costa Mesa | 1,034 | ||
| 890 Congress St, Costa Mesa | 1,100 | 12/05/2023 | |
| 2163 National Ave, Costa Mesa | 1,641 | 12/09/2024 | |
| 844 Congress St, Costa Mesa | 1,034 | 03/21/2017 | $640,000 |
| 864 Congress St, Costa Mesa | 1,370 | 12/15/1993 | |
| 854 Congress St, Costa Mesa | 1,034 | 08/27/1993 | $173,000 |
| 840 Congress St, Costa Mesa | 1,034 | 07/25/2018 | |
| 874 Congress St, Costa Mesa | 1,379 | 08/01/2000 | $280,000 |