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277 Rochester Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Property Information

277 Rochester Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 277 Rochester Street, Costa Mesa
Zip code 92627
County Orange
Neighborhood Eastside Costa Mesa

Sales & Tax Overview for 277 Rochester Street, Costa Mesa

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Sale date 09/09/2021
Sale price $1,725,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $19,106

Lot & Building Information for 277 Rochester Street, Costa Mesa

Building sqft 1,441
Building class Single Family Residential (1)
Acreage 0.135
Year built 1958
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning district Multiple Family Residential-Medium Density (R2-MD)

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Other Property Data for 277 Rochester Street, Costa Mesa

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About 277 Rochester Street, Costa Mesa

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 277 Rochester Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627?

277 Rochester Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 was built in 1958 and has a total of 1,441 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 277 Rochester Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,830,583, the tax amount paid for 277 Rochester Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 is $19,179.

When was 277 Rochester Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 last sold and what was the last sale price?

277 Rochester Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 was last sold in 09/09/2021 for $1,725,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 277 Rochester Street, Costa Mesa

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/09/2021 $1,725,000
10/23/2017 $1,275,000
04/05/2013 $875,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 277 Rochester Street, Costa Mesa

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
09/09/2021 Grant Deed
10/23/2017 Trust Deed
10/23/2017 Trust Deed 11/01/2047
10/23/2017 Grant Deed
11/25/2015 Trust Deed 12/01/2045
11/25/2015 Interspousal Grant Deed
04/30/2013 Reconveyance
04/05/2013 Trust Deed 05/01/2043
04/05/2013 Grant Deed
02/21/2006 Deed
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Property Taxes for 277 Rochester Street, Costa Mesa

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $19,179
Current property tax $19,106
Market value $1,830,583

Special Assessments for 277 Rochester 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 277 Rochester Street, Costa Mesa

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 277 Rochester 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 $1,830,583 1.0477 $19,179 +1.56%
2024-2025 $1,794,690 1.0522 $18,884 +2.38%
2023-2024 $1,759,500 1.0483 $18,445 +1.66%
2022-2023 $1,725,000 1.0518 $18,144 +28.67%
2021-2022 $1,340,252 1.0521 $14,101 +0.97%

Permits for 277 Rochester Street, Costa Mesa

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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)
International School for Science and Culture NR Charter K-8 130 0.32
St. Joachim NR Private PK-8 266 0.52
St. Joachim NR Private PK-8 266 0.52
Newport Heights Elementary School 7 Public K-6 461 0.65
Mariners Elementary School 7 Public K-6 524 0.68

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
International School for Science and Culture NR Charter K-8 130 0.32
St. Joachim NR Private PK-8 266 0.52
Newport Academy Day School NR Private 8-12 10 0.55
PAGE PRIVATE SCHOOL NR Private PK-8 140 1.02
Page Private School NR Private PK-8 107 1.02

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Newport Academy Day School NR Private 8-12 10 0.55
Newport Harbor High School 8 Public 9-12 2,268 0.85
Newport-Mesa Adult NR Public 0 1.15
GERMAN SCHOOL campus NR Private 3-12 0 1.28
Grace Education NR Private 7-12 0 1.77

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Neighbors for 277 Rochester Street, Costa Mesa

Here are the neighbors for 277 Rochester Street, Costa Mesa.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1782 Westminster Ave, Costa Mesa 1,738 09/05/2019
272 Cabrillo St, Costa Mesa
263 Rochester St, Costa Mesa 1,656 10/28/2020 $1,490,000
272 Rochester St, Costa Mesa 1,766 03/07/2019
1786 Westminster Ave, Costa Mesa 10/10/2019 $1,409,000
1747 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa 11/24/2009
268 Cabrillo St, Costa Mesa 07/23/2021 $2,000,000
271 Rochester St, Costa Mesa 1,689 05/24/2019
276 Cabrillo St, Costa Mesa 03/19/2004
280 Cabrillo St, Costa Mesa 07/26/2021
281 Rochester St, Costa Mesa 2,308 07/23/2021
264 Rochester St, Costa Mesa 1,688 01/23/2017
288 Cabrillo St, Costa Mesa 03/24/1992
282 Rochester St, Costa Mesa 1,450 07/26/1991 $285,000
278 Rochester St, Costa Mesa 1,914 12/09/2013
1762 Westminster Ave, Costa Mesa 1,738 02/06/2023
284 Cabrillo St, Costa Mesa 09/26/2017 $1,416,500
264 Cabrillo St, Costa Mesa 10/12/2021 $1,804,000
1778 Westminster Ave, Costa Mesa 05/15/2020
156 E 19th St, Costa Mesa 1,693 07/30/2024

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