| Primary address | 281 Knox Place, Costa Mesa |
| Zip code | 92627 |
| County | Orange |
| Neighborhood | Eastside Costa Mesa |
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| Sale date | 06/30/1994 |
| Sale price | $290,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $4,986 |
| Building sqft | 1,715 |
| Building class | Single Family Residential (1) |
| Acreage | 0.142
|
| Year built | 1957 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Zoning district | Multiple Family Residential-Medium Density (R2-MD) |
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281 Knox Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 was built in 1957 and has a total of 1,715 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 281 Knox Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $475,902, the tax amount paid for 281 Knox Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 is $4,986.
When was 281 Knox Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 last sold?281 Knox Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 was last sold in 02/15/2013.
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| Sale date | Sale price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/30/1994 | $290,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 281 Knox Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92627. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $4,986 |
| Market value | $475,902 |
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 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 281 Knox Place, 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 | $475,902 | 1.0477 | $4,986 | +1.56% |
| 2024-2025 | $466,571 | 1.0522 | $4,909 | +2.38% |
| 2023-2024 | $457,423 | 1.0483 | $4,795 | +1.66% |
| 2022-2023 | $448,454 | 1.0518 | $4,717 | +1.96% |
| 2021-2022 | $439,661 | 1.0521 | $4,626 | +0.97% |
The complete history of permits filed for 281 Knox Place, Costa Mesa, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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Create a free account to unlock extended information for 281 Knox Place, Costa Mesa, including whether it's located in FEMA flood zones, floodways or special flood hazard areas, as well as the Coastal barriers resources system area (COBRA).
| 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 |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 281 Knox Place, Costa Mesa to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Heights Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-6 | 461 | 0.18 |
| International School for Science and Culture | NR | Charter | K-8 | 130 | 0.59 |
| GERMAN SCHOOL campus | NR | Private | 3-12 | 0 | 0.88 |
| Mariners Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-6 | 524 | 0.95 |
| St. Joachim | NR | Private | PK-8 | 266 | 0.99 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Academy Day School | NR | Private | 8-12 | 10 | 0.58 |
| International School for Science and Culture | NR | Charter | K-8 | 130 | 0.59 |
| Horace Ensign Intermediate School | 8 | Public | 7-8 | 915 | 0.80 |
| GERMAN SCHOOL campus | NR | Private | 3-12 | 0 | 0.88 |
| St. Joachim | NR | Private | PK-8 | 266 | 0.99 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Academy Day School | NR | Private | 8-12 | 10 | 0.58 |
| Newport Harbor High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 2,268 | 0.61 |
| GERMAN SCHOOL campus | NR | Private | 3-12 | 0 | 0.88 |
| Newport-Mesa Adult | NR | Public | 0 | 1.39 | |
| Grace Education | NR | Private | 7-12 | 0 | 2.00 |
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Here are the neighbors for 281 Knox Place, Costa Mesa.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 293 Knox Pl, Costa Mesa | 10/20/2025 | ||
| 1575 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa | |||
| 268 Knox St, Costa Mesa | 3,028 | 08/23/2018 | |
| 260 Knox St, Costa Mesa | 1,224 | 05/31/2016 | |
| 261 Knox Pl, Costa Mesa | 1,758 | 04/01/2015 | |
| 265 Knox Pl, Costa Mesa | 06/03/2014 | $1,057,500 | |
| 1553 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa | 04/19/2022 | ||
| 264 Knox St #A, Costa Mesa | 05/13/2005 | ||
| 257 Knox Pl, Costa Mesa | 1,871 | 02/16/2010 | $877,000 |
| 269 Knox Pl, Costa Mesa | 1,598 | 12/04/2020 | $1,275,000 |
| 270 Knox Pl, Costa Mesa | 2,145 | 06/14/2024 | |
| 278 Knox St, Costa Mesa | 06/27/2003 | ||
| 253 Knox Pl, Costa Mesa | 08/29/2022 | ||
| 257 E 16th St, Costa Mesa | |||
| 262 Knox Pl, Costa Mesa | 1,127 | 01/06/2023 | |
| 266 Knox Pl, Costa Mesa | 1,590 | 04/28/2025 | |
| 1563 Santa Ana Ave #A, Costa Mesa | 09/30/2016 | $5,400,000 | |
| 276 Knox St, Costa Mesa | 906 | 03/31/2022 | |
| 277 Knox Pl, Costa Mesa | 2,196 | 02/28/2024 | |
| 284 Knox St, Costa Mesa | 12/29/2017 |