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$1,487,478$944 / 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 93How 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 $617,000 on Feb 26, 2010

3012 SAMOA PL

COSTA MESA, CA 92626
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,576 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.5M
$1.4M low$1.6M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$617,000 · Feb 26, 2010

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,394 (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.$808,645 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$713,993
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$94,652
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$792,790

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.0.17
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
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.Yes

Transaction History(8)

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

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

M
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.6 mi
E
California Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.6 mi
H
Estancia High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 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

3012 Samoa Pl 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 74% of homes in Orange County
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Orange County
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in The Island Streets
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Costa Mesa 92626
  • Older than 81% of homes in Orange County

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
$580K$2.7M

This home is worth more than 69% 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$1,487,478
CheaperTypical $1,325,708Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$944
CheaperTypical $762Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area1,576 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,745 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 3012 Samoa Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeThe Island StreetsCosta Mesa 92626Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,487,47827% of homes69% of homes74% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$94471% of homes88% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than1,576 ft²24% of homes37% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac45% of homes77% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than195942% of homes22% of homes19% of homes

About 3012 Samoa Pl

How much is 3012 Samoa Pl, Costa Mesa, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3012 Samoa Pl, Costa Mesa, CA is $1,487,478 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,384,929 to $1,590,027. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3012 Samoa Pl, Costa Mesa, CA last sell?

3012 Samoa Pl, Costa Mesa, CA last sold on Feb 26, 2010 for $617,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 3012 Samoa Pl, Costa Mesa, CA?

3012 Samoa Pl, Costa Mesa, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,576 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 3012 Samoa Pl, Costa Mesa, CA built?

3012 Samoa Pl, Costa Mesa, CA was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 3012 Samoa Pl, Costa Mesa, CA?

3012 Samoa Pl, Costa Mesa, CA is assigned to Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School (middle), rated C+; California Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Estancia High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Newport-Mesa Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3012 Samoa Pl, 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 69% of them ($1,487,478 against a typical $1,325,708), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($944 against a typical $762), it is bigger than 37% of them (1,576 ft² against a typical 1,745 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1959 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 74% 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 3012 Samoa Pl, Costa Mesa, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3012 Samoa Pl, Costa Mesa, CA was $9,394. The county assessed it at $808,645.

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