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438 Esther Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 - Property report

Also known as: 438 Esther St

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Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1951

Acreage

0.192

General Information

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Address
Primary address
438 Esther 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
Single Family Residential
Building sq. ft.
1,254
Year built
1951
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Pool
N
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$1,022
Tax per sq. ft.
$1
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential (R1)
Lot
Acreage
0.192

Area overview

Walk score
37 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
24 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
68 /100.  Bikeable
Ownership

Ownership information for 438 Esther Street, Costa Mesa, CA

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

Sales history for 438 Esther Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
01/09/2017 Affidavit XXXXXXXXX & XXXXX X XXX XXX XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXX XX XXXXX X XX
07/13/2015 Grant Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XX XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XX
07/13/2015 Affidavit XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XX
09/14/2001 Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX & XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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Tax

Property taxes for 438 Esther 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
$1,022
Tax per sq. ft.
$1
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$97,542
Land value
$30,977
Building value
$66,565

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Special assessments for 438 Esther 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 $97,542 1.0477 $1,022 +1.56%
2024-2025 $95,630 1.0522 $1,006 +2.38%
2023-2024 $93,755 1.0483 $983 +1.66%
2022-2023 $91,917 1.0518 $967 +1.98%
2021-2022 $90,115 1.0521 $948 +0.95%
2020-2021 $89,191 1.05285 $939 +2.15%
2019-2020 $87,443 1.05132 $919 +2.05%
2018-2019 $85,729 1.0508 $901 +1.81%
2017-2018 $84,049 1.0528 $885 +2.32%
2016-2017 $82,401 1.0496 $865 +0.94%
Permits

Permit information for 438 Esther Street, Costa Mesa, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
05/20/2019
04/10/2019

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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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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 0.31
Mariners Elementary School 7 Public K-6 524 0.38
International School for Science and Culture NR Charter K-8 130 0.51
Heinz Kaiser Elementary School 8 Public 3-6 553 0.55
St. Joachim NR Private PK-8 266 0.58
St. Joachim NR Private PK-8 266 0.58
Newport Heights Elementary School 7 Public K-6 461 1.21
Page Private School NR Private PK-8 107 1.25
Page Private School NR Private PK-8 107 1.25
PAGE PRIVATE SCHOOL NR Private PK-8 140 1.25
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
International School for Science and Culture NR Charter K-8 130 0.51
St. Joachim NR Private PK-8 266 0.58
Newport Academy Day School NR Private 8-12 10 0.73
Page Private School NR Private PK-8 107 1.25
PAGE PRIVATE SCHOOL NR Private PK-8 140 1.25
Monte Vista High School 5 Public K-12 199 1.38
Horace Ensign Intermediate School 8 Public 7-8 915 1.45
Missio Dei Preparatory Academy NR Private K-8 7 1.50
Corona Del Mar High School 8 Public 7-12 2,059 1.50
Newport-Mesa Adult NR Public 0 1.51
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Newport Academy Day School NR Private 8-12 10 0.73
Newport Harbor High School 8 Public 9-12 2,268 1.14
Monte Vista High School 5 Public K-12 199 1.38
Back Bay High School 2 Public 9-12 135 1.38
Corona Del Mar High School 8 Public 7-12 2,059 1.50
Newport-Mesa Adult NR Public 0 1.51
GERMAN SCHOOL campus NR Private 3-12 0 1.66
Sebo Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 6 1.69
Newport Christian School NR Private K-12 257 1.96
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Newport Beach NR Private K-12 2 1.98

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Neighbors for 438 Esther Street, Costa Mesa, CA

450 Esther St, Costa Mesa 434 Esther St, Costa Mesa 424 Esther St, Costa Mesa 1982 Tustin Ave, Costa Mesa 441 Walnut Pl, Costa Mesa 433 Walnut Pl, Costa Mesa 412 Esther St, Costa Mesa 446 Esther St, Costa Mesa 447 Walnut Pl, Costa Mesa 1978 Tustin Ave, Costa Mesa 1986 Tustin Ave, Costa Mesa 445 Walnut Pl, Costa Mesa 437 Walnut Pl, Costa Mesa 430 Esther St, Costa Mesa 418 Esther St, Costa Mesa 442 Esther St, Costa Mesa 427 Walnut Pl, Costa Mesa 406 Esther St, Costa Mesa 415 Walnut Pl, Costa Mesa 402 Esther St, Costa Mesa

Nearby ZIP codes for 438 Esther 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 438 Esther Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627?

The development at 438 Esther Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 was built in 1951.

What is the total square footage of 438 Esther Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627?

438 Esther Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 has a total of 1,254 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 438 Esther Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627?

438 Esther Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 is currently assessed at $97,542.

What are the property taxes for 438 Esther Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627?

The property taxes for 438 Esther Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 total $1,021.

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