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478 East 20th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 - Property report

Also known as: 478 E 20th St

Property image for 478 East 20th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1959

Acreage

0.187

Sale price

$2,995,000

General Information

Address

Primary address

478 E 20th St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Zip code

92627

Neighborhood

Eastside Costa Mesa

County

Orange

Municipality

Costa Mesa

Building

Property type

Single Family Residential

Building sq. ft.

2,306

Year built

1959

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Pool

Sales

Sale date

04/01/2025

Sale price

$2,995,000

Arm's length

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$32,006

Tax per sq. ft.

$14

Zoning & use

Zoning

Single Family Residential (R1)

Lot

Acreage

0.187

Area overview

Walk score

39 /100. Car-Dependent

Transit score

21 /100. Minimal Transit

Bike score

64 /100. Bikeable

Ownership

Ownership information for 478 East 20th Street, Costa Mesa, CA

Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 478 East 20th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
04/01/2025	$2,995,000	XXXXXXX XXXXXX XX; XXXXXXX XXXXX XX	XXXXXX XXXXXX X XX
10/29/2021	$2,450,000	XXXX XXXXX XXXX; XXXX XXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXX XX; XXXXXXX XXXXX XX
12/21/2016	$1,395,000	XXXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX; XXXX XXXXX XXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
07/22/2026	Quitclaim Deed	XXXXXX XXXXXX X XX	XXXXX XXXXXXX XX
04/01/2025	Grant Deed	XXXXXXX XXXXXX XX	XXXXXX XXXXXX X XX
10/29/2021	Grant Deed	XXXX XXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXX XX
12/27/2016	Reconveyance		XXXXXX XXXXX XXX
12/21/2016	Grant Deed	XXXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX
10/14/2015	Assignment Lse Assignment RNT	XXXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX
10/14/2015	Trust Deed	XXXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX
09/17/2015	Grant Deed	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX X X	XXXXXX XXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 478 East 20th Street, Costa Mesa, CA

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

Current property tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$32,006

Tax per sq. ft.

$14

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$3,054,900

Land value

$2,495,888

Building value

$559,012

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Assessed value	Tax rate	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025-2026	$2,599,959	1.0477	$27,240	+1.56%
2024-2025	$2,548,980	1.0522	$26,820	+2.38%
2023-2024	$2,499,000	1.0483	$26,197	+1.66%
2022-2023	$2,450,000	1.0518	$25,769	+63.76%
2021-2022	$1,495,721	1.0521	$15,736	+0.96%
2020-2021	$1,480,385	1.05285	$15,586	+2.15%
2019-2020	$1,451,358	1.05132	$15,258	+2.05%
2018-2019	$1,422,900	1.0508	$14,952	+1.81%
2017-2018	$1,395,000	1.0528	$14,687	+39.24%
2016-2017	$1,005,000	1.0496	$10,548	+928.59%

Permits

Permit information for 478 East 20th Street, Costa Mesa, CA

Issued date	Permit number	Permit type	Sub type	Valuation	Finaled date	Status
07/28/2022
07/28/2022
06/14/2022
01/27/2016
10/13/2015

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Costa Mesa residential market stats

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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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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

Landslides and liquefaction map

Fire hazard zones

Faults and tsunami inundation zones map

Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Woodland Elementary School	NR	Public	K-2	435	0.34
Mariners Elementary School	7	Public	K-6	524	0.41
Heinz Kaiser Elementary School	8	Public	3-6	553	0.55
International School for Science and Culture	NR	Charter	K-8	130	0.61
St. Joachim	NR	Private	PK-8	266	0.68
St. Joachim	NR	Private	PK-8	266	0.68
Eastbluff Elementary School	6	Public	K-6	322	1.22
Monte Vista High School	5	Public	K-12	199	1.31
Newport Heights Elementary School	7	Public	K-6	461	1.32
Page Private School	NR	Private	PK-8	107	1.34

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
International School for Science and Culture	NR	Charter	K-8	130	0.61
St. Joachim	NR	Private	PK-8	266	0.68
Newport Academy Day School	NR	Private	8-12	10	0.80
Monte Vista High School	5	Public	K-12	199	1.31
Page Private School	NR	Private	PK-8	107	1.34
PAGE PRIVATE SCHOOL	NR	Private	PK-8	140	1.34
Corona Del Mar High School	8	Public	7-12	2,059	1.37
Our Lady Queen Of Angels	NR	Private	K-8	424	1.44
Horace Ensign Intermediate School	8	Public	7-8	915	1.52
Newport-Mesa Adult	NR	Public		0	1.61

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Newport Academy Day School	NR	Private	8-12	10	0.80
Newport Harbor High School	8	Public	9-12	2,268	1.21
Monte Vista High School	5	Public	K-12	199	1.31
Back Bay High School	2	Public	9-12	135	1.31
Corona Del Mar High School	8	Public	7-12	2,059	1.37
Newport-Mesa Adult	NR	Public		0	1.61
Sebo Christian Academy	NR	Private	1-12	6	1.64
GERMAN SCHOOL campus	NR	Private	3-12	0	1.74
Newport Christian School	NR	Private	K-12	257	1.83
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Newport Beach	NR	Private	K-12	2	1.90

Nearby ZIP codes for 478 East 20th Street, 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 478 East 20th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627?

The development at 478 East 20th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 was built in 1959.

What is the total square footage of 478 East 20th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627?

478 East 20th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 has a total of 2,306 square feet.

When was 478 East 20th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 last sold and what was the sale price?

478 East 20th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 was last sold on 04/01/2025 for $2,995,000.

What is the assessed value of 478 East 20th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627?

478 East 20th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 is currently assessed at $3,054,900.

What are the property taxes for 478 East 20th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627?

The property taxes for 478 East 20th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 total $32,006.

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