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244 East 21st Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Property Information

244 East 21st Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 244 East 21st Street, Costa Mesa
Zip code 92627
County Orange
Neighborhood Eastside Costa Mesa

Sales & Tax Overview for 244 East 21st Street, Costa Mesa

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Sale date 04/25/1991
Sale price $240,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $3,816

Lot & Building Information for 244 East 21st Street, Costa Mesa

Building sqft 1,857
Building class Single Family Residential (1)
Acreage 0.173
Year built 1954
Year last altered
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning district Single Family Residential (R1)

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Other Property Data for 244 East 21st Street, Costa Mesa

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About 244 East 21st Street, Costa Mesa

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 244 East 21st Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627?

244 East 21st Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 was built in 1954 and has a total of 1,857 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 244 East 21st Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $371,216, the tax amount paid for 244 East 21st Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 is $3,889.

When was 244 East 21st Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 last sold?

244 East 21st Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 was last sold in 11/17/2021.

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Past Sales & Property History for 244 East 21st Street, Costa Mesa

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/25/1991 $240,000

Title Documents for 244 East 21st Street, Costa Mesa

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
11/17/2021 Warranty Deed
04/25/1991 Deed
               
               
               
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Property Taxes for 244 East 21st Street, Costa Mesa

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $3,889
Current property tax $3,816
Market value $371,216

Special Assessments for 244 East 21st 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 244 East 21st Street, Costa Mesa

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 244 East 21st 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 $371,216 1.0477 $3,889 +1.56%
2024-2025 $363,938 1.0522 $3,829 +2.38%
2023-2024 $356,802 1.0483 $3,740 +1.66%
2022-2023 $349,806 1.0518 $3,679 +1.98%
2021-2022 $342,948 1.0521 $3,608 +0.96%

Permits for 244 East 21st Street, Costa Mesa

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Issued Permit Type Status
03/05/2026
02/03/2026
12/26/2025
03/05/2015
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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)
Heinz Kaiser Elementary School 8 Public 3-6 553 0.21
Woodland Elementary School NR Public K-2 435 0.29
St. Joachim NR Private PK-8 266 0.38
St. Joachim NR Private PK-8 266 0.38
PAGE PRIVATE SCHOOL NR Private PK-8 140 0.80

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Joachim NR Private PK-8 266 0.38
PAGE PRIVATE SCHOOL NR Private PK-8 140 0.80
Page Private School NR Private PK-8 107 0.80
International School for Science and Culture NR Charter K-8 130 0.93
Missio Dei Preparatory Academy NR Private K-8 7 1.00

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Back Bay High School 2 Public 9-12 135 1.10
Monte Vista High School 5 Public K-12 199 1.10
Newport-Mesa Adult NR Public 0 1.12
Newport Academy Day School NR Private 8-12 10 1.21
Sebo Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 6 1.26

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Neighbors for 244 East 21st Street, Costa Mesa

Here are the neighbors for 244 East 21st Street, Costa Mesa.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
2120 Westminster Ave, Costa Mesa 1,666 01/14/2014
2126 Westminster Ave, Costa Mesa 2,274 04/21/2008 $650,000
2142 Westminster Ave, Costa Mesa 2,090 04/17/2017
2132 Westminster Ave, Costa Mesa 1,466 09/25/2014 $985,000
2108 Westminster Ave, Costa Mesa 1,106 02/18/2014
2125 Westminster Ave, Costa Mesa 1,579 08/23/1996
2114 Westminster Ave, Costa Mesa 1,368 11/06/2014
2148 Westminster Ave, Costa Mesa 1,326 11/23/2021
2134 Orange Ave, Costa Mesa 11/13/2023 $4,700,000
247 Rose Ln, Costa Mesa 1,507 02/18/2021
253 Rose Ln, Costa Mesa 1,669 08/13/2018 $1,305,000
226 E 21st St, Costa Mesa 02/16/2007
232 E 21st St, Costa Mesa 1,635 06/10/2019 $1,495,000
214 E 21st St, Costa Mesa 846 04/28/2026
2119 Westminster Ave, Costa Mesa 2,292 10/26/2020 $2,010,000
220 E 21st St, Costa Mesa 846 04/17/2026
2107 Westminster Ave, Costa Mesa 3,137 12/14/2015
2113 Westminster Ave, Costa Mesa 1,368 07/11/2025
2136 Westminster Ave, Costa Mesa 959 05/25/2017
208 E 21st St, Costa Mesa 2,641 07/22/2022

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