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$1,289,627$808 / 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 95How 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

838 PLUM PL

COSTA MESA, CA 92627
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,596 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.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
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

$1.3M
$1.2M low$1.4M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,863 (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.$374,503 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$206,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$167,703
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$367,160

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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Pool W/Hot Tub/Spa

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.

E
Victoria Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.4 mi
H
Estancia High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.5 mi

District: Newport-Mesa Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92627These 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.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.348

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.61,966
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9,973 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$105,943
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$141,320
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.12 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

838 Plum 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 69% of homes in Westside Costa Mesa
  • Costs more per square foot than 79% of homes in Orange County
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Westside Costa Mesa
  • Older than 95% of homes in Westside Costa Mesa

What homes are worth in Costa Mesa 92627

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

This home
$677K$3.2M

This home is worth more than 45% of homes in Costa Mesa 92627.

How it measures up in Costa Mesa 92627

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Costa Mesa 92627.

Estimated value$1,289,627
CheaperTypical $1,356,991Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$808
CheaperTypical $876Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area1,596 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,569 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 838 Plum Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWestside Costa MesaCosta Mesa 92627Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,289,62769% of homes45% of homes61% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$80857% of homes41% of homes79% of homes
Living areabigger than1,596 ft²60% of homes52% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac70% of homes67% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than19535% of homes14% of homes7% of homes

About 838 Plum Pl

How much is 838 Plum Pl, Costa Mesa, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 838 Plum Pl, Costa Mesa, CA is $1,289,627 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,224,370 to $1,354,884. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 838 Plum Pl, Costa Mesa, CA last sell?

838 Plum Pl, Costa Mesa, CA last sold on Nov 3, 1998, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 838 Plum Pl, Costa Mesa, CA?

838 Plum Pl, Costa Mesa, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,596 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 838 Plum Pl, Costa Mesa, CA built?

838 Plum Pl, Costa Mesa, CA was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 838 Plum Pl, Costa Mesa, CA?

838 Plum Pl, Costa Mesa, CA is assigned to Victoria Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; 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 838 Plum Pl, Costa Mesa, CA compare to other homes in Costa Mesa 92627?

Among the 12,417 homes in Costa Mesa 92627, it is worth more than 45% of them ($1,289,627 against a typical $1,356,991), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($808 against a typical $876), it is bigger than 52% of them (1,596 ft² against a typical 1,569 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1953 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 61% 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 838 Plum Pl, Costa Mesa, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 838 Plum Pl, Costa Mesa, CA was $4,863. The county assessed it at $374,503.

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