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961 Union Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Property Information

961 Union Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 961 Union Avenue, Costa Mesa
Zip code 92627
County Orange
Neighborhood Freedom Homes

Sales & Tax Overview for 961 Union Avenue, Costa Mesa

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Sale date 05/09/2018
Sale price $889,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $10,524

Lot & Building Information for 961 Union Avenue, Costa Mesa

Building sqft 1,265
Building class Single Family Residential (1)
Acreage 0.183
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 961 Union Avenue, Costa Mesa

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 961 Union Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627?

961 Union Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 was built in 1954 and has a total of 1,265 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 961 Union Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,011,526, the tax amount paid for 961 Union Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 is $10,597.

When was 961 Union Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 last sold and what was the last sale price?

961 Union Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 was last sold in 05/09/2018 for $889,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 961 Union Avenue, Costa Mesa

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/09/2018 $889,000
11/15/2012 $525,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 961 Union Avenue, Costa Mesa

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
10/06/2020 Trust Deed
05/09/2018 Grant Deed
03/14/2016 Reconveyance
Substitution Tr
03/03/2016 Trust Deed 04/01/2036
08/26/2014 Reconveyance
Substitution Tr
08/15/2014 Trust Deed 09/01/2044
12/02/2013 Trust Deed 12/01/2043
11/15/2012 Trust Deed 12/01/2042
11/15/2012 Grant Deed
07/12/2006 Deed
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Property Taxes for 961 Union Avenue, Costa Mesa

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $10,598
Current property tax $10,524
Market value $1,011,526

Special Assessments for 961 Union Avenue, 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 961 Union Avenue, Costa Mesa

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 961 Union Avenue, 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 $1,011,526 1.0477 $10,598 +1.56%
2024-2025 $991,693 1.0522 $10,435 +2.38%
2023-2024 $972,249 1.0483 $10,192 +1.66%
2022-2023 $953,186 1.0518 $10,026 +1.97%
2021-2022 $934,497 1.0521 $9,832 +0.97%

Permits for 961 Union Avenue, Costa Mesa

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Issued Permit Type Status
09/04/2015
       
       
       
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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 0.14
Wilson Elementary School 4 Public K-6 361 0.52
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 257 0.53
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 257 0.53
Waldorf School Of Orange County NR Private PK-12 349 0.56

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 257 0.53
Waldorf School Of Orange County NR Private PK-12 349 0.56
Grace Education NR Private 7-12 0 0.71
Page Private-Costa Mesa NR Private K-8 56 0.77
Newport-Mesa Adult NR Public 0 0.82

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 0.56
Grace Education NR Private 7-12 0 0.71
Estancia High School 6 Public 9-12 1,040 0.72
Newport-Mesa Adult NR Public 0 0.82
Edison High School 9 Public 9-12 2,034 1.76

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Neighbors for 961 Union Avenue, Costa Mesa

Here are the neighbors for 961 Union Avenue, Costa Mesa.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
951 Union Ave, Costa Mesa 1,713 10/12/2018
2127 Union Ave, Costa Mesa 1,319 05/31/2017
2118 Republic Ave, Costa Mesa 2,177 10/07/2013
2136 Republic Ave, Costa Mesa 1,265 03/11/2020
2123 Union Ave, Costa Mesa 1,034 03/01/2021
975 Victoria St, Costa Mesa 1,639 12/13/2005
2120 Republic Ave, Costa Mesa 1,616 05/15/2006 $710,000
2135 Union Ave, Costa Mesa 1,034 11/13/2017
2116 Republic Ave, Costa Mesa 1,322
965 Union Ave, Costa Mesa 1,582 07/09/2019 $996,000
953 Union Ave, Costa Mesa 1,034 02/03/2006
2121 President Pl, Costa Mesa 924 06/14/2024 $1,000,000
2132 Republic Ave, Costa Mesa 1,210 03/29/2022 $1,220,000
989 Victoria St, Costa Mesa 08/31/2018
971 Union Ave, Costa Mesa 1,182 04/21/2020
2121 Union Ave, Costa Mesa 1,926 10/09/2024 $1,550,000
2124 Republic Ave, Costa Mesa 2,253 11/04/2016 $835,000
2128 Republic Ave, Costa Mesa 1,034 01/30/2026
2119 Union Ave, Costa Mesa 1,034 06/13/2022
2139 Union Ave, Costa Mesa 1,034 07/08/2022

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