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256 Palmer Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 - Property report

Also known as: 256 Palmer St

Property image for 256 Palmer Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1954

Acreage

0.177

Sale price

$1.8M

General Information

Address

Primary address

256 Palmer 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.

1,319

Year built

1954

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Pool

Sales

Sale date

05/03/2018

Sale price

$1,795,000

Arm's length

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$21,826

Tax per sq. ft.

$17

Zoning & use

Zoning

Multiple Family Residential-Medium Density (R2-MD)

Lot

Acreage

0.177

Area overview

Walk score

87 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

35 /100. Some Transit

Bike score

63 /100. Bikeable

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Ownership

Ownership information for 256 Palmer Street, Costa Mesa, CA

Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 256 Palmer Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
05/03/2018	$1,795,000	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX; XXXXXXX XXXXXX; XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXX XXXXXX; XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XX; XXXXXXXX XXXXX XX
05/21/2014	$970,000	XXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX; XXXXXXX XXXXXX
05/19/1998	$327,000	XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXX	XXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
03/05/2019	Quitclaim Deed	XXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XX
05/03/2018	Grant Deed	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXX XXXXXX
04/11/2016	Trust Deed	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	X X XX X X
04/11/2016	Trust Deed	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	X X XX X X
05/21/2014	Trust Deed	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXX XX X X XXX
05/21/2014	Grant Deed	XXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
09/20/2012	Trust Deed	XXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXX XXXXX XX X X
01/07/2002	Deed		XXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXX X
05/19/1998	Deed	XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXX	XXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXX X
06/18/1993	Deed	XXXXXX, XXXXXX X	XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 256 Palmer 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

$21,826

Tax per sq. ft.

$17

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,083,250

Land value

$1,906,086

Building value

$177,164

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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	$2,042,402	1.0477	$21,398	+1.56%
2024-2025	$2,002,355	1.0522	$21,069	+2.38%
2023-2024	$1,963,094	1.0483	$20,579	+1.66%
2022-2023	$1,924,602	1.0518	$20,243	+1.97%
2021-2022	$1,886,865	1.0521	$19,852	+0.97%
2020-2021	$1,867,518	1.05285	$19,662	+2.15%
2019-2020	$1,830,900	1.05132	$19,249	+65.41%
2018-2019	$1,107,372	1.0508	$11,637	+5.72%
2017-2018	$1,045,462	1.0528	$11,007	+2.32%
2016-2017	$1,024,963	1.0496	$10,758	+3.00%

Permits

Permit information for 256 Palmer Street, Costa Mesa, CA

Issued date	Permit number	Permit type	Sub type	Valuation	Finaled date	Status
08/17/2017
01/12/2017
04/07/2015
01/12/2015

*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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Fire hazard zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Newport Heights Elementary School	7	Public	K-6	461	0.16
International School for Science and Culture	NR	Charter	K-8	130	0.70
GERMAN SCHOOL campus	NR	Private	3-12	0	0.85
Carden Hall, Inc School	NR	Private	PK-8	443	0.93
Carden Hall, Inc School	NR	Private	PK-8	443	0.93
Mariners Elementary School	7	Public	K-6	524	1.06
St. Joachim	NR	Private	PK-8	266	1.07
St. Joachim	NR	Private	PK-8	266	1.07
Whittier Elementary School	3	Public	K-6	476	1.33
Woodland Elementary School	NR	Public	K-2	435	1.34

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Newport Academy Day School	NR	Private	8-12	10	0.68
International School for Science and Culture	NR	Charter	K-8	130	0.70
Horace Ensign Intermediate School	8	Public	7-8	915	0.80
GERMAN SCHOOL campus	NR	Private	3-12	0	0.85
Carden Hall, Inc School	NR	Private	PK-8	443	0.93
St. Joachim	NR	Private	PK-8	266	1.07
Newport-Mesa Adult	NR	Public		0	1.40
PAGE PRIVATE SCHOOL	NR	Private	PK-8	140	1.41
Monte Vista High School	5	Public	K-12	199	2.50

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Newport Harbor High School	8	Public	9-12	2,268	0.66
Newport Academy Day School	NR	Private	8-12	10	0.68
GERMAN SCHOOL campus	NR	Private	3-12	0	0.85
Newport-Mesa Adult	NR	Public		0	1.40
Grace Education	NR	Private	7-12	0	2.01
Waldorf School Of Orange County	NR	Private	PK-12	349	2.31
Estancia High School	6	Public	9-12	1,040	2.35
Monte Vista High School	5	Public	K-12	199	2.50
Back Bay High School	2	Public	9-12	135	2.50
Corona Del Mar High School	8	Public	7-12	2,059	2.56

Nearby ZIP codes for 256 Palmer 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 256 Palmer Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627?

The development at 256 Palmer Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 was built in 1954.

What is the total square footage of 256 Palmer Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627?

256 Palmer Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 has a total of 1,319 square feet.

When was 256 Palmer Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 last sold and what was the sale price?

256 Palmer Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 was last sold on 05/03/2018 for $1,795,000.

What is the assessed value of 256 Palmer Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627?

256 Palmer Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 is currently assessed at $2,083,250.

What are the property taxes for 256 Palmer Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627?

The property taxes for 256 Palmer Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 total $21,826.

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