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$1,435,875$729 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $849,000 on May 18, 2005

817 SPIRIT

COSTA MESA, CA 92626
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,969 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.
4,003 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
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

$1.4M
$1.3M 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.$849,000 · May 18, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,487 (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.$1,207,095 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$813,089
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$394,006
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,183,427

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.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.0.2 percent flood zone

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.0.09
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Gas
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(5)

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.

E
Paularino Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.6 mi
M
Costa Mesa Middle and High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 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

817 Spirit 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 95% of homes in SoBECA
  • Costs more per square foot than 77% of homes in SoBECA
  • Bigger than 79% of homes in SoBECA
  • Among the smallest lots in SoBECA
  • Newer than 95% of homes in SoBECA

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
$641K$2.8M

This home is worth more than 56% 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$1,435,875
CheaperTypical $1,384,267Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$729
CheaperTypical $810Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Living area1,969 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,741 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size4,003 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How 817 Spirit ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSoBECACosta Mesa 92626Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,435,87595% of homes56% of homes69% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$72977% of homes37% of homes66% of homes
Living areabigger than1,969 ft²79% of homes64% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,003 ft²almost no homes8% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than199695% of homes94% of homes81% of homes

About 817 Spirit

How much is 817 Spirit, Costa Mesa, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 817 Spirit, Costa Mesa, CA is $1,435,875 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,318,088 to $1,553,662. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 817 Spirit, Costa Mesa, CA last sell?

817 Spirit, Costa Mesa, CA last sold on May 18, 2005 for $849,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 817 Spirit, Costa Mesa, CA?

817 Spirit, Costa Mesa, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,969 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 817 Spirit, Costa Mesa, CA built?

817 Spirit, Costa Mesa, CA was built in 1996, making it 30 years old.

What schools serve 817 Spirit, Costa Mesa, CA?

817 Spirit, Costa Mesa, CA is assigned to Paularino Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Costa Mesa Middle and High School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Newport-Mesa Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 817 Spirit, Costa Mesa, CA compare to other homes in Costa Mesa 92626?

Among the 10,483 homes in Costa Mesa 92626, it is worth more than 56% of them ($1,435,875 against a typical $1,384,267), its price per square foot is higher than 37% of them ($729 against a typical $810), it is bigger than 64% of them (1,969 ft² against a typical 1,741 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (4,003 ft² against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 94% of them (1996 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 69% 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 817 Spirit, Costa Mesa, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 817 Spirit, Costa Mesa, CA was $13,487. The county assessed it at $1,207,095.

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