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844 Congress Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Property Information

844 Congress Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 844 Congress Street, Costa Mesa
Zip code 92627
County Orange
Neighborhood Freedom Homes

Sales & Tax Overview for 844 Congress Street, Costa Mesa

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Sale date 03/21/2017
Sale price $640,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $9,351

Lot & Building Information for 844 Congress Street, Costa Mesa

Building sqft 1,034
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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Other Property Data for 844 Congress Street, Costa Mesa

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About 844 Congress Street, Costa Mesa

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 844 Congress Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627?

844 Congress Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 was built in 1954 and has a total of 1,034 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 844 Congress Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $899,490, the tax amount paid for 844 Congress Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 is $9,423.

When was 844 Congress Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 last sold and what was the last sale price?

844 Congress Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 was last sold in 03/21/2017 for $640,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 844 Congress Street, Costa Mesa

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/21/2017 $640,000
09/26/1996 $162,500
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 844 Congress Street, Costa Mesa

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
08/18/2021 Trust Deed
03/29/2017 Rescission
03/21/2017 Trust Deed 04/01/2047
03/21/2017 Grant Deed
03/21/2017 Interspousal Grant Deed
02/07/2017 Notice Default
01/30/2017 Substitution Tr
09/26/1996 Deed
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Property Taxes for 844 Congress Street, Costa Mesa

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $9,424
Current property tax $9,351
Market value $899,490

Special Assessments for 844 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 (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 844 Congress Street, Costa Mesa

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 844 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 $899,490 1.0477 $9,424 +1.56%
2024-2025 $881,853 1.0522 $9,279 +2.38%
2023-2024 $864,562 1.0483 $9,063 +1.66%
2022-2023 $847,610 1.0518 $8,915 +1.97%
2021-2022 $830,991 1.0521 $8,743 +0.97%

Permits for 844 Congress Street, Costa Mesa

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Issued Permit Type Status
01/03/2019
06/15/2018
       
       
       
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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)
Wilson Elementary School 4 Public K-6 361 0.17
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 257 0.23
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 257 0.23
Victoria Elementary School 6 Public K-6 301 0.40
Pomona Elementary School 4 Public K-6 303 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 0.23
Grace Education NR Private 7-12 0 0.36
Waldorf School Of Orange County NR Private PK-12 349 0.47
Page Private-Costa Mesa NR Private K-8 56 0.52
Newport-Mesa Adult NR Public 0 0.64

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Grace Education NR Private 7-12 0 0.36
Waldorf School Of Orange County NR Private PK-12 349 0.47
Estancia High School 6 Public 9-12 1,040 0.49
Newport-Mesa Adult NR Public 0 0.64
Soteric Academy NR Private 7-12 18 1.78

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Neighbors for 844 Congress Street, Costa Mesa

Here are the neighbors for 844 Congress Street, Costa Mesa.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
2186 National Ave, Costa Mesa 1,897 07/12/2022 $1,025,000
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
870 Congress St, Costa Mesa 1,844 10/17/2025
814 Congress St, Costa Mesa 1,034 01/24/2000 $195,000
804 Congress St, Costa Mesa 1,034 07/29/2021 $899,000
850 Congress St, Costa Mesa 1,470 09/06/2018
2196 National Ave, Costa Mesa 1,795 02/07/2022
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
860 Congress St, Costa Mesa 1,595 05/08/2017
890 Congress St, Costa Mesa 1,100 12/05/2023
2191 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa 1,237 01/07/2025
840 Congress St, Costa Mesa 1,034 07/25/2018
854 Congress St, Costa Mesa 1,034 08/27/1993 $173,000
864 Congress St, Costa Mesa 1,370 12/15/1993
874 Congress St, Costa Mesa 1,379 08/01/2000 $280,000
810 Congress St, Costa Mesa 1,769 02/24/2026 $1,250,000

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