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278 Virginia Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 - Property report

Also known as: 278 Virginia Pl

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Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1953

Acreage

0.177

Sale price

$2,790,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
278 Virginia Pl
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Zip code
92627
Neighborhood
Eastside Costa Mesa
County
Orange
Municipality
Costa Mesa

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residential
Building sq. ft.
1,047
Year built
1953
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Pool
N
Sales
Sale date
04/10/2026
Sale price
$2,790,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$18,619
Tax per sq. ft.
$18
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential (R1)
Lot
Acreage
0.177

Area overview

Walk score
56 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
31 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
61 /100.  Bikeable
Ownership

Ownership information for 278 Virginia Place, Costa Mesa, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 278 Virginia Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/10/2026 $2,790,000 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XX; XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
07/24/2019 $1,625,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XX; XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX
02/15/2017 $895,000 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
07/27/2026 Trust Quitclaim Deed
04/10/2026 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
04/10/2026 Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
07/24/2019 Trust Deed XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
07/24/2019 Grant Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XX
09/26/2018 Grant of Easement XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
02/15/2017 Grant Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
04/17/2015 Grant Deed XX XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XX XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XX
04/17/2015 Affidavit XX XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 278 Virginia Place, Costa Mesa, CA

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

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$18,619
Tax per sq. ft.
$18
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,777,173
Land value
$1,377,248
Building value
$399,925

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Special assessments for 278 Virginia Place, Costa Mesa, CA

Description Value Phone
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
Vector control CHG (800) 273-5167

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,777,173 1.0477 $18,619 +1.56%
2024-2025 $1,742,327 1.0522 $18,333 +2.38%
2023-2024 $1,708,164 1.0483 $17,907 +1.66%
2022-2023 $1,674,671 1.0518 $17,614 +1.97%
2021-2022 $1,641,835 1.0521 $17,274 +0.97%
2020-2021 $1,625,000 1.05285 $17,109 +45.20%
2019-2020 $1,120,743 1.05132 $11,783 +22.82%
2018-2019 $912,900 1.0508 $9,593 +325.37%
2017-2018 $214,205 1.0528 $2,255 +2.32%
2016-2017 $210,005 1.0496 $2,204 +0.94%
Permits

Permit information for 278 Virginia Place, Costa Mesa, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
04/21/2026
02/13/2018

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Heinz Kaiser Elementary School 8 Public 3-6 553 0.23
Woodland Elementary School NR Public K-2 435 0.47
St. Joachim NR Private PK-8 266 0.71
St. Joachim NR Private PK-8 266 0.71
Missio Dei Preparatory Academy NR Private K-8 7 0.72
Monte Vista High School 5 Public K-12 199 0.77
Christian Montessori Academy-Newport Preschool NR Private K-4 25 0.94
International Christian Montessori School Of Newport NR Private K-6 51 0.95
College Park Elementary School 3 Public K-6 477 0.99
Mariners Elementary School 7 Public K-6 524 1.15
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Joachim NR Private PK-8 266 0.71
Missio Dei Preparatory Academy NR Private K-8 7 0.72
Monte Vista High School 5 Public K-12 199 0.77
Sebo Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 6 0.95
PAGE PRIVATE SCHOOL NR Private PK-8 140 1.02
Page Private School NR Private PK-8 107 1.02
International School for Science and Culture NR Charter K-8 130 1.20
Newport-Mesa Adult NR Public 0 1.36
Costa Mesa High School 6 Public 7-12 1,776 1.56
Corona Del Mar High School 8 Public 7-12 2,059 1.69
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Monte Vista High School 5 Public K-12 199 0.77
Back Bay High School 2 Public 9-12 135 0.77
Sebo Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 6 0.95
Newport-Mesa Adult NR Public 0 1.36
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Newport Beach NR Private K-12 2 1.36
Newport Academy Day School NR Private 8-12 10 1.47
Coastline Rop School NR Public 9-12 0 1.55
Costa Mesa High School 6 Public 7-12 1,776 1.56
Global Learning Academies NR Private 1-12 302 1.58
Corona Del Mar High School 8 Public 7-12 2,059 1.69

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Neighbors for 278 Virginia Place, Costa Mesa, CA

2237 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa 270 Virginia Pl, Costa Mesa 198 Virginia Pl, Costa Mesa 252 Virginia Pl, Costa Mesa 250 Cecil Pl, Costa Mesa 2225 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa 2245 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa 288 Virginia Pl, Costa Mesa 279 Cecil Pl, Costa Mesa 277 Cecil Pl, Costa Mesa 265 Albert Pl, Costa Mesa 2233 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa 274 Virginia Pl, Costa Mesa 259 Albert Pl, Costa Mesa 275 Cecil Pl, Costa Mesa 255 Albert Pl, Costa Mesa 286 Virginia Pl, Costa Mesa 2241 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa 266 Virginia Pl, Costa Mesa 251 Albert Pl, Costa Mesa

Nearby ZIP codes for 278 Virginia Place, 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 278 Virginia Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92627?

The development at 278 Virginia Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 was built in 1953.

What is the total square footage of 278 Virginia Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92627?

278 Virginia Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 has a total of 1,047 square feet.

When was 278 Virginia Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 last sold and what was the sale price?

278 Virginia Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 was last sold on 04/10/2026 for $2,790,000.

What is the assessed value of 278 Virginia Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92627?

278 Virginia Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 is currently assessed at $1,777,173.

What are the property taxes for 278 Virginia Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92627?

The property taxes for 278 Virginia Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 total $18,619.

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