| Primary address | 256 East 20th Street, Costa Mesa |
| Zip code | 92627 |
| County | Orange |
| Neighborhood | Eastside Costa Mesa |
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| Sale date | 10/24/1989 |
| Sale price | $325,500 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $6,615 |
| Building sqft | 1,278 |
| Building class | Single Family Residential (1) |
| Acreage | 0.188
|
| Year built | 1945 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Zoning district | Single Family Residential (R1) |
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256 East 20th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 was built in 1945 and has a total of 1,278 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 256 East 20th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $638,362, the tax amount paid for 256 East 20th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 is $6,688.
When was 256 East 20th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 last sold?256 East 20th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 was last sold in 12/19/2017.
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| Sale date | Sale price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/1989 | $325,500 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 256 East 20th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $6,688 |
| Current property tax | $6,615 |
| Market value | $638,362 |
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 256 East 20th 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 | $638,362 | 1.0477 | $6,688 | +1.56% |
| 2024-2025 | $625,846 | 1.0522 | $6,585 | +2.38% |
| 2023-2024 | $613,575 | 1.0483 | $6,432 | +1.66% |
| 2022-2023 | $601,545 | 1.0518 | $6,327 | +1.97% |
| 2021-2022 | $589,750 | 1.0521 | $6,205 | +0.97% |
The complete history of permits filed for 256 East 20th Street, 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 256 East 20th Street, 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 256 East 20th Street, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joachim | NR | Private | PK-8 | 266 | 0.17 |
| St. Joachim | NR | Private | PK-8 | 266 | 0.17 |
| Woodland Elementary School | NR | Public | K-2 | 435 | 0.28 |
| Heinz Kaiser Elementary School | 8 | Public | 3-6 | 553 | 0.39 |
| International School for Science and Culture | NR | Charter | K-8 | 130 | 0.70 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joachim | NR | Private | PK-8 | 266 | 0.17 |
| International School for Science and Culture | NR | Charter | K-8 | 130 | 0.70 |
| PAGE PRIVATE SCHOOL | NR | Private | PK-8 | 140 | 0.79 |
| Page Private School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 107 | 0.79 |
| Newport Academy Day School | NR | Private | 8-12 | 10 | 0.99 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Academy Day School | NR | Private | 8-12 | 10 | 0.99 |
| Newport-Mesa Adult | NR | Public | 0 | 1.07 | |
| Monte Vista High School | 5 | Public | K-12 | 199 | 1.33 |
| Back Bay High School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 135 | 1.33 |
| Newport Harbor High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 2,268 | 1.38 |
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Here are the neighbors for 256 East 20th Street, Costa Mesa.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 266 E 20th St, Costa Mesa | 04/11/2024 | $3,820,000 | |
| 2001 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa | |||
| 265 E Bay St, Costa Mesa | 1,953 | 06/29/2004 | |
| 269 E Bay St, Costa Mesa | 1,485 | 09/13/2022 | |
| 252 Sierks St, Costa Mesa | 2,532 | 06/03/2016 | |
| 2007 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa | 2,447 | 01/20/2026 | |
| 259 E Bay St, Costa Mesa | 1,857 | 12/08/2003 | |
| 275 E Bay St, Costa Mesa | 1,485 | 12/06/2013 | $900,000 |
| 297 E Bay St, Costa Mesa | 1,601 | 03/18/1999 | $275,000 |
| 264 E 20th St, Costa Mesa | 1,269 | 08/17/2023 | $2,875,000 |
| 251 E Bay St, Costa Mesa | 1,729 | 10/06/2023 | |
| 280 E 20th St, Costa Mesa | 3,651 | 12/06/2016 | |
| 289 E Bay St, Costa Mesa | 1,485 | 12/07/2020 | |
| 258 E 20th St, Costa Mesa | 1,200 | 09/22/2020 | $1,500,000 |
| 257 Sierks St, Costa Mesa | 1,840 | 02/04/2022 | |
| 283 E Bay St, Costa Mesa | 1,216 | 05/06/2022 | $1,625,000 |
| 282 E 20th St, Costa Mesa | 887 | 08/16/2023 | |
| 2009 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa | 2,071 | 05/15/2013 | |
| 270 E 20th St, Costa Mesa | 04/11/2024 | $3,820,000 | |
| 2005 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa | 957 | 06/07/1990 | $225,000 |