Seller's Agent in 2025
Jill Billington
Newport & Company
(949) 673-7600
1 in this area
21 Total Sales
1527 Orange Ave Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Downtown Costa Mesa Neighborhood
2
Beds
1
Bath
802
Sq Ft
6,142
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- No HOA
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Laundry Room
- Newport Heights Elementary Rated A
- Park
- 4-minute walk to Heller Park
About This Home
As of July 2025Welcome to 1527 Orange Ave, where the possibilities for creating your dream home or investment property are truly boundless on this desirable R2 lot. Nestled amidst beautifully maintained landscaping, the cozy single-family home on the property offers a serene oasis of privacy and tranquility. This coveted location is simply unbeatable! Situated just west of 17th St., you'll find yourself mere moments from delightful shopping and dining options, all within a short stroll, while the vibrant Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) is just a leisurely walk away, beckoning you with even more fantastic shopping, dining, and stunning beaches. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to build, create, and invest in one of Orange County's most sought-after neighborhoods. Embrace the potential that awaits you!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Newport & Company Brokerage Phone: 949-689-7603 License #01925069 Listed on: 03/19/2025
Last Buyer's Agent
Newport & Company Brokerage Phone: 949-689-7603 License #01925069 Listed on: 03/19/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $10,435
Year Built
- Built in 1928
Lot Details
- 6,142 Sq Ft Lot
- Property fronts an alley
- Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
- Property is zoned R-2
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- 3 Open Parking Spaces
- Parking Available
- Single Garage Door
- Driveway
Home Design
- Entry on the 1st floor
Interior Spaces
- 802 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry in Garage
Schools
- Newport Heights Elementary School
- Horace Ensign Middle School
- Harbor High School
Utilities
- Wall Furnace
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 28
- Tax Tract Number 427
- Assessor Parcel Number 42534137
- Seller Considering Concessions
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Eastside Heights Subdivision
Recreation
- Park
- Bike Trail
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 19, 2025
Closed on
Jun 17, 2025
Sold by
Chen Penny Pin-Chieh
Bought by
1527 Orange Ave Llc
Seller's Agent
Jill Billington
Newport & Company
Buyer's Agent
Jill Billington
Newport & Company
List Price
$1,850,000
Sold Price
$1,730,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$120,000
-6.49%
Views
71
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
43.02%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 10, 2014
Closed on
Aug 12, 2014
Sold by
Jacobs Jeffrey R
Bought by
Chen Penny Pin Chieh
Seller's Agent
Jim Jacobs
Jim Jacobs Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jill Billington
Newport & Company
List Price
$775,000
Sold Price
$760,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-1.94%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.88%
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 8, 2010
Sold by
Jacobs Jeffrey R
Bought by
Jacobs Jeffrey R and Jeffrey R Jacobs Revocable Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 3, 2000
Sold by
Jeffrey Jacobs and Jeffrey Theresa Hanzi
Bought by
Jacobs Jeffrey
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 13, 1999
Sold by
Kubican Joseph
Bought by
Kubican Ellen Gricewich
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$131,000
Interest Rate
7.4%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,730,000 | Wfg Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $760,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Ins Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Ins Co | |
| Grant Deed | $256,000 | First American Title Ins Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $450,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $333,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $137,500 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $131,000 | Seller Take Back |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/09/2025 07/09/25 | Sold | $1,730,000 | -6.5% | $2,157 / Sq Ft |
| 03/19/2025 03/19/25 | For Sale | $1,850,000 | +143.4% | $2,307 / Sq Ft |
| 09/05/2014 09/05/14 | Sold | $760,000 | -1.9% | $948 / Sq Ft |
| 08/10/2014 08/10/14 | For Sale | $775,000 | +2.0% | $966 / Sq Ft |
| 08/01/2014 08/01/14 | Off Market | $760,000 | -- | -- |
| 07/17/2014 07/17/14 | Price Changed | $775,000 | -3.0% | $966 / Sq Ft |
| 06/23/2014 06/23/14 | Price Changed | $799,000 | -4.8% | $996 / Sq Ft |
| 05/03/2014 05/03/14 | For Sale | $839,000 | -- | $1,046 / Sq Ft |
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,435 | $913,401 | $881,120 | $32,281 |
| 2024 | $10,435 | $895,492 | $863,843 | $31,649 |
| 2023 | $10,123 | $877,934 | $846,905 | $31,029 |
| 2022 | $9,846 | $860,720 | $830,299 | $30,421 |
| 2021 | $9,592 | $843,844 | $814,019 | $29,825 |
| 2020 | $9,487 | $835,192 | $805,672 | $29,520 |
| 2019 | $9,286 | $818,816 | $789,874 | $28,942 |
| 2018 | $9,100 | $802,761 | $774,386 | $28,375 |
| 2017 | $8,946 | $787,021 | $759,202 | $27,819 |
| 2016 | $8,679 | $771,590 | $744,316 | $27,274 |
| 2015 | $8,596 | $760,000 | $733,135 | $26,865 |
| 2014 | $4,012 | $320,968 | $295,985 | $24,983 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Jill Billington
-
Jim Jacobs
Seller's Agent in 2014
Jim Jacobs
Jim Jacobs Realty
(949) 689-4200
2 in this area
12 Total Sales
Map
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: NP25058101
APN: 425-341-37
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