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1981 Church Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 - Property report

Also known as: 1981 Church St

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Property type

Multiple Residential (2)

Year built

1978

Acreage

0.155

Sale price

$1,625,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
1981 Church St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Zip code
92627
Neighborhood
Eastside Costa Mesa
County
Orange
Municipality
Costa Mesa

Owner

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Building
Property type
Multiple Residential
Year built
1978
Sales
Sale date
05/13/2021
Sale price
$1,625,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$18,429
Zoning & use
Zoning
Multiple Family Residential-Medium Density (R2-MD)
Lot
Acreage
0.155

Area overview

Walk score
87 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
41 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
73 /100.  Very Bikeable

Ownership information for 1981 Church Street, Costa Mesa, CA

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

Sales history for 1981 Church Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
12/19/2024 Modif Trust DD XXXXXX XXXXX X XX XXXXXXXX XXXX
10/24/2024 Assignment RNT
Trust Deed
Ucc - F S
XXXXXX XXXXX X XX XXXXXXXX XXXX
10/24/2024 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXX X XX XXXXX X XX
05/13/2021 Grant Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXX X XX
03/27/2015 Grant Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX
11/13/2014 Grant Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX
11/13/2014 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXX
11/13/2014 Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
11/13/2014 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX
11/13/2014 Order XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 1981 Church 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
2025-2026
Property tax
$18,429
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,758,952
Land value
$1,515,406
Building value
$243,546

Special assessments for 1981 Church Street, 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 $1,758,952 1.0477 $18,429 +1.56%
2024-2025 $1,724,463 1.0522 $18,145 +2.38%
2023-2024 $1,690,650 1.0483 $17,723 +1.66%
2022-2023 $1,657,500 1.0518 $17,434 +31.26%
2021-2022 $1,262,435 1.0521 $13,282 +0.96%
2020-2021 $1,249,491 1.05285 $13,155 +2.15%
2019-2020 $1,224,992 1.05132 $12,879 +2.05%
2018-2019 $1,200,973 1.0508 $12,620 +1.81%
2017-2018 $1,177,425 1.0528 $12,396 +2.32%
2016-2017 $1,154,339 1.0496 $12,115 +0.94%

Permit information for 1981 Church Street, Costa Mesa, CA

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Joachim NR Private PK-8 266 0.24
St. Joachim NR Private PK-8 266 0.24
PAGE PRIVATE SCHOOL NR Private PK-8 140 0.44
PAGE PRIVATE SCHOOL NR Private PK-8 140 0.44
Page Private School NR Private PK-8 107 0.44
Woodland Elementary School NR Public K-2 435 0.62
Heinz Kaiser Elementary School 8 Public 3-6 553 0.65
Newport-Mesa Adult NR Public 0 0.71
Everett A. Rea Elementary School 6 Public K-6 333 0.76
International School for Science and Culture NR Charter K-8 130 0.89
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Joachim NR Private PK-8 266 0.24
PAGE PRIVATE SCHOOL NR Private PK-8 140 0.44
Page Private School NR Private PK-8 107 0.44
Newport-Mesa Adult NR Public 0 0.71
Page Private-Costa Mesa NR Private K-8 56 0.84
International School for Science and Culture NR Charter K-8 130 0.89
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 257 1.13
Monte Vista High School 5 Public K-12 199 1.51
Costa Mesa High School 6 Public 7-12 1,776 1.80
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Newport-Mesa Adult NR Public 0 0.71
Newport Academy Day School NR Private 8-12 10 1.18
Grace Education NR Private 7-12 0 1.26
Back Bay High School 2 Public 9-12 135 1.51
Monte Vista High School 5 Public K-12 199 1.51
Newport Harbor High School 8 Public 9-12 2,268 1.53
Sebo Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 6 1.58
Estancia High School 6 Public 9-12 1,040 1.72
Costa Mesa High School 6 Public 7-12 1,776 1.80
Waldorf School Of Orange County NR Private PK-12 349 1.80

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1981 Church Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627?

The development at 1981 Church Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 was built in 1978.

When was 1981 Church Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 last sold and what was the sale price?

1981 Church Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 was last sold on 05/13/2021 for $1,625,000.

What is the assessed value of 1981 Church Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627?

1981 Church Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 is currently assessed at $1,758,952.

What are the property taxes for 1981 Church Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627?

The property taxes for 1981 Church Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 total $18,428.

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