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$2,202,506$736 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $1,831,500 on Apr 16, 2024

1557 AMBERLEAF

COSTA MESA, CA 92626
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,993 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2001
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$2.2M
$2M low$2.4M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,831,500 · Apr 16, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$20,763 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,905,492 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,370,322
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$535,170
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,868,130

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.10 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyORANGE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(13)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Adams Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.5 mi
H
Estancia High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.1 mi

District: Newport-Mesa Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92626These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.110
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.309

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.52,516
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,953 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$106,668
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$134,619
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.13 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.75%

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How this home compares

1557 Amberleaf measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 93% of homes in Costa Mesa 92626
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in The Tree Streets
  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Costa Mesa 92626
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Costa Mesa 92626
  • Newer than 95% of homes in Costa Mesa 92626

What homes are worth in Costa Mesa 92626

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$577K$2.7M

This home is worth more than 93% of homes in Costa Mesa 92626.

How it measures up in Costa Mesa 92626

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Costa Mesa 92626.

Estimated value$2,202,506
CheaperTypical $1,325,939Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$736
CheaperTypical $761Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Living area2,993 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,740 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built2001
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 95% of homes nearby

How 1557 Amberleaf ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeThe Tree StreetsCosta Mesa 92626Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$2,202,50691% of homes93% of homes89% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$73620% of homes45% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than2,993 ft²79% of homes93% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac12% of homes11% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than200194% of homes95% of homes87% of homes

About 1557 Amberleaf

How much is 1557 Amberleaf, Costa Mesa, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1557 Amberleaf, Costa Mesa, CA is $2,202,506 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $2,036,926 to $2,368,086. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1557 Amberleaf, Costa Mesa, CA last sell?

1557 Amberleaf, Costa Mesa, CA last sold on Apr 16, 2024 for $1,831,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 7 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1557 Amberleaf, Costa Mesa, CA?

1557 Amberleaf, Costa Mesa, CA has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,993 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 1557 Amberleaf, Costa Mesa, CA built?

1557 Amberleaf, Costa Mesa, CA was built in 2001, making it 25 years old.

What schools serve 1557 Amberleaf, Costa Mesa, CA?

1557 Amberleaf, Costa Mesa, CA is assigned to Adams Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Estancia High School (high), rated B-; Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Newport-Mesa Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1557 Amberleaf, Costa Mesa, CA compare to other homes in Costa Mesa 92626?

Among the 10,479 homes in Costa Mesa 92626, it is worth more than 93% of them ($2,202,506 against a typical $1,325,939), its price per square foot is higher than 45% of them ($736 against a typical $761), it is bigger than 93% of them (2,993 ft² against a typical 1,740 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 95% of them (2001 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 89% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1557 Amberleaf, Costa Mesa, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1557 Amberleaf, Costa Mesa, CA was $20,763. The county assessed it at $1,905,492.

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