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496 East 16th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 - Property report

Also known as: 496 E 16th St

Property image for 496 East 16th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1963

Acreage

0.137

Sale price

$2.0M

General Information

Address

Primary address

496 E 16th St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Zip code

92627

Neighborhood

Eastside Costa Mesa

County

Orange

Municipality

Costa Mesa

Building

Property type

Single Family Residential

Building sq. ft.

1,944

Year built

1963

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Pool

Sales

Sale date

11/06/2025

Sale price

$1,970,000

Arm's length

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$20,640

Tax per sq. ft.

$11

Zoning & use

Zoning

Single Family Residential (R1)

Lot

Acreage

0.137

Area overview

Walk score

83 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

29 /100. Some Transit

Bike score

78 /100. Very Bikeable

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Ownership

Ownership information for 496 East 16th Street, Costa Mesa, CA

Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 496 East 16th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
11/06/2025	$1,970,000	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XX
03/22/2017	$1,118,000	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX; XXXXXXXX XXXX XX
12/15/2015	$755,000	XXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXX XXXX XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
11/06/2025	Trust Deed	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
11/06/2025	Grant Deed	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XX
04/15/2025	Affidavit	XXXXXXXX XXXX XX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX
10/19/2020	Affidavit	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXX XX
04/26/2017	Reconveyance		XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
03/22/2017	Grant Deed	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX
01/23/2017	Assignment Lse Assignment RNT	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
01/23/2017	Trust Deed	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
04/15/2016	NT Trustee Sale	XXXXXXX XX XXXX XXXX XX
01/12/2016	Notice Default	XXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 496 East 16th Street, Costa Mesa, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$20,640

Tax per sq. ft.

$11

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,970,000

Land value

$1,833,951

Building value

$136,049

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Assessed value	Tax rate	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025-2026	$1,297,531	1.0477	$13,594	+1.56%
2024-2025	$1,272,090	1.0522	$13,385	+2.38%
2023-2024	$1,247,148	1.0483	$13,074	+1.66%
2022-2023	$1,222,695	1.0518	$12,860	+1.97%
2021-2022	$1,198,721	1.0521	$12,612	+0.97%
2020-2021	$1,186,430	1.05285	$12,491	+2.15%
2019-2020	$1,163,167	1.05132	$12,229	+2.05%
2018-2019	$1,140,360	1.0508	$11,983	+17.46%
2017-2018	$969,000	1.0528	$10,202	+2.32%
2016-2017	$950,000	1.0496	$9,971	+141.96%

Permits

Permit information for 496 East 16th Street, Costa Mesa, CA

Issued date	Permit number	Permit type	Sub type	Valuation	Finaled date	Status
08/07/2023
09/17/2018
05/08/2018
03/29/2018
02/05/2018

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Costa Mesa residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,410,000

-3.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$914

10.5% Y-o-Y

Orange county median sale price

$1,199,500

3.4% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

Landslides and liquefaction map

Fire hazard zones

Faults and tsunami inundation zones map

Transportation

Daily traffic map

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
International School for Science and Culture	NR	Charter	K-8	130	0.48
Newport Heights Elementary School	7	Public	K-6	461	0.52
Mariners Elementary School	7	Public	K-6	524	0.63
GERMAN SCHOOL campus	NR	Private	3-12	0	0.73
St. Joachim	NR	Private	PK-8	266	1.13
St. Joachim	NR	Private	PK-8	266	1.13
Woodland Elementary School	NR	Public	K-2	435	1.20
Newport Elementary School	8	Public	K-6	313	1.41
Heinz Kaiser Elementary School	8	Public	3-6	553	1.44
Carden Hall, Inc School	NR	Private	PK-8	443	1.53

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Newport Academy Day School	NR	Private	8-12	10	0.20
International School for Science and Culture	NR	Charter	K-8	130	0.48
Horace Ensign Intermediate School	8	Public	7-8	915	0.53
GERMAN SCHOOL campus	NR	Private	3-12	0	0.73
St. Joachim	NR	Private	PK-8	266	1.13
Carden Hall, Inc School	NR	Private	PK-8	443	1.53
PAGE PRIVATE SCHOOL	NR	Private	PK-8	140	1.70
Newport-Mesa Adult	NR	Public		0	1.80
Corona Del Mar High School	8	Public	7-12	2,059	2.05
Monte Vista High School	5	Public	K-12	199	2.31

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Newport Academy Day School	NR	Private	8-12	10	0.20
Newport Harbor High School	8	Public	9-12	2,268	0.21
GERMAN SCHOOL campus	NR	Private	3-12	0	0.73
Newport-Mesa Adult	NR	Public		0	1.80
Corona Del Mar High School	8	Public	7-12	2,059	2.05
Back Bay High School	2	Public	9-12	135	2.31
Monte Vista High School	5	Public	K-12	199	2.31
Grace Education	NR	Private	7-12	0	2.42
Sebo Christian Academy	NR	Private	1-12	6	2.61
Newport Christian School	NR	Private	K-12	257	2.62

Nearby ZIP codes for 496 East 16th Street, Costa Mesa, CA

92606, Orange County, CA 92617, Orange County, CA 92625, Orange County, CA 92655, Orange County, CA 92657, Orange County, CA 92661, Orange County, CA 92662, Orange County, CA 92703, Orange County, CA 92704, Orange County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 496 East 16th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627?

The development at 496 East 16th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 was built in 1963.

What is the total square footage of 496 East 16th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627?

496 East 16th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 has a total of 1,944 square feet.

When was 496 East 16th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 last sold and what was the sale price?

496 East 16th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 was last sold on 11/06/2025 for $1,970,000.

What is the assessed value of 496 East 16th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627?

496 East 16th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 is currently assessed at $1,970,000.

What are the property taxes for 496 East 16th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627?

The property taxes for 496 East 16th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 total $20,639.

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