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$1,360,225$627 / 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 96How 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 $261,500 on Dec 30, 1996

897 PEACE PL

COSTA MESA, CA 92626
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,170 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
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

$1.4M
$1.3M low$1.4M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$261,500 · Dec 30, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,476 (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.$434,410 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$216,784
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$217,626
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$425,893

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.8 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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Contemporary
CountyORANGE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
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(2)

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 · 0.5 mi
M
Costa Mesa Middle and High SchoolC+
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

897 Peace 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 87% of homes in SoBECA
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Costa Mesa 92626
  • Bigger than 84% of homes in SoBECA
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Costa Mesa 92626
  • Newer than 89% 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
$645K$2.8M

This home is worth more than 47% 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$1,360,225
CheaperTypical $1,388,056Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$627
CheaperTypical $809Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area2,170 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,741 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 897 Peace Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSoBECACosta Mesa 92626Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,360,22587% of homes47% of homes66% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$62748% of homes19% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than2,170 ft²84% of homes72% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac20% of homes16% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than197973% of homes89% of homes60% of homes

About 897 Peace Pl

How much is 897 Peace Pl, Costa Mesa, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 897 Peace Pl, Costa Mesa, CA is $1,360,225 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,301,362 to $1,419,088. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 897 Peace Pl, Costa Mesa, CA last sell?

897 Peace Pl, Costa Mesa, CA last sold on Dec 30, 1996 for $261,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 897 Peace Pl, Costa Mesa, CA?

897 Peace Pl, Costa Mesa, CA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,170 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 897 Peace Pl, Costa Mesa, CA built?

897 Peace Pl, Costa Mesa, CA was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 897 Peace Pl, Costa Mesa, CA?

897 Peace Pl, Costa Mesa, CA is assigned to Paularino Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Costa Mesa Middle and High 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 897 Peace Pl, Costa Mesa, CA compare to other homes in Costa Mesa 92626?

Among the 10,482 homes in Costa Mesa 92626, it is worth more than 47% of them ($1,360,225 against a typical $1,388,056), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($627 against a typical $809), it is bigger than 72% of them (2,170 ft² against a typical 1,741 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 89% of them (1979 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 66% 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 897 Peace Pl, Costa Mesa, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 897 Peace Pl, Costa Mesa, CA was $5,476. The county assessed it at $434,410.

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