FOR SALE
Listed by Stephen Walsh, Compass, (949) 438-4340
257 Esther St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,950 sqft
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,950 sqft
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,950 sqft
Local Information
© Google
-- mins to
Commute Destination
Description
SUBSTANTIAL PRICE REDUCTION - Welcome to your reimagined East Side oasis. Located on the sought-after Esther Street, this enchanting cottage has undergone a stunning transformation. It boasts luxurious designer finishes and contemporary flair at every turn. Step inside to discover a seamless blend of charm and modernity. The open and spacious living area invites you to unwind in style, illuminated by the glow of natural light dancing through new windows. Every detail has been carefully curated, from the chic hardwood floors to the crisp, clean lines, all made possible by installing a 35-foot support beam to create an open-plan great room. Entertain in style in the spacious kitchen, where a sleek island and breakfast nook accommodate large groups and intimate family gatherings. All new appliances stand ready to inspire, and ample cabinet space and a thoughtful layout make this kitchen as practical as it is beautiful. Retire to your private sanctuary in the master suite tucked away at the rear of the home for ultimate peace and tranquility. The ensuite bathroom boasts spa-like amenities, offering a blissful retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. But the luxury doesn't end indoors. Step outside to discover your slice of paradise, with lush landscaping framing the expansive front and rear yards. Whether hosting a barbecue with friends or watching the kids play, this outdoor haven is the perfect backdrop for making lasting memories. Convenience meets comfort with a tandem garage and rear alley access, providing plenty of space for parking and storage. With a new furnace, AC, ducts, siding, roof, and main sewer line, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing that every aspect of this home has been thoughtfully updated for modern living. This modern single-level cottage in the prestigious Newport Mesa school district offers unparalleled access to top-rated schools, local bars, restaurants, and shopping destinations. Plus, with easy freeway access and the world-famous beaches of Newport Beach just moments away, you'll enjoy the best of coastal living right at your fingertips. Don't miss your chance to experience the epitome of East Side elegance. Discover why 257 Esther is the perfect place to call home. It won’t last long.
Home Highlights
Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$1,279
Listed
40 days ago
Home Details for 257 Esther St
Interior Features |
---|
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 2Types of Rooms: Bathroom, Kitchen |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (main level): 3 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1950 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, RefrigeratorDishwasherLaundry: Electric Dryer Hookup,In Garage,Inside,Washer HookupMicrowaveRefrigerator |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace: NoneSpa: NoneNo FireplaceNo Spa |
Gas & Electric Electric: StandardHas Electric on Property |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: Double Pane WindowsFlooring: WoodCommon Walls: No Common Walls |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: front/rear/sideAccessibility: 2+ Access ExitsFloors: Wood |
View No ViewView: None |
Security Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s) |
Exterior Features |
---|
Exterior Home Features Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Porch, PatioFencing: Wood, FencedFoundation: SlabNo Private Pool |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Driveway,Paved,Driveway Level,Garage,Garage Faces Front,Garage - Single Door |
Pool Pool: None |
Frontage Road Frontage: City StreetRoad Surface Type: Alley PavedNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
Surface & Elevation Elevation Units: Feet |
Days on Market |
---|
Days on Market: 40 |
Property Information |
---|
Year Built Year Built: 1949 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow,Cottage |
Building Construction Materials: HardiPlank TypeNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels |
Property Information Condition: Turnkey, Updated/RemodeledParcel Number: 42628302 |
Price & Status |
---|
Price List Price: $2,495,000Price Per Sqft: $1,279 |
Active Status |
---|
MLS Status: Active |
Location |
---|
Direction & Address City: Costa MesaCommunity: Eastside Central (ECCM) |
School Information Elementary School: WoodlandJr High / Middle School: Horace EnsignHigh School: Newport HarborHigh School District: Newport Mesa Unified |
Agent Information |
---|
Listing Agent Listing ID: OC24053904 |
Community |
---|
Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights, UrbanNot Senior Community |
HOA |
---|
Association for this Listing: California Regional MLSNo HOAHOA Fee: No HOA Fee |
Lot Information |
---|
Lot Area: 6381 sqft |
Listing Info |
---|
Special Conditions: Standard |
Compensation |
---|
Buyer Agency Commission: 2.25Buyer Agency Commission Type: % |
Notes The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed |
Miscellaneous |
---|
Mls Number: OC24053904Attribution Contact: 949-235-3517 |
Additional Information |
---|
BikingCurbsGuttersSidewalksStorm DrainsStreet LightsUrban |
Last check for updates: about 13 hours ago
Listing Provided by: Stephen Walsh DRE #02075027, (949) 235-3517
Compass
Leighton Dean DRE #02210144
Compass
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#OC24053904
Price History for 257 Esther St
Date | Price | Event | Source |
---|---|---|---|
04/24/2024 | $2,495,000 | PriceChange | CRMLS #OC24053904 |
03/21/2024 | $2,595,000 | Listed For Sale | CRMLS #OC24053904 |
06/24/2022 | $1,515,000 | Sold | CRMLS #PW22077670 |
05/12/2022 | $1,399,000 | Pending | CRMLS #PW22077670 |
04/26/2022 | ListingRemoved | CRMLS #PW22077670 | |
04/19/2022 | $1,399,000 | Listed For Sale | CRMLS #PW22077670 |
Similar Homes You May Like
Skip to last item
Skip to first item
New Listings near 257 Esther St
Skip to last item
Skip to first item
Property Taxes and Assessment
Year | 2023 |
---|---|
Tax | $17,119 |
Assessment | $1,545,300 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 257 Esther St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0.18 | Single-Family Home | $2,275,000 | 03/27/24 | 3 | 3 | 2,175 | |
0.12 | Single-Family Home | $1,750,000 | 07/14/23 | 3 | 2 | 1,512 | |
0.10 | Single-Family Home | $1,850,000 | 04/05/24 | 4 | 2 | 1,816 | |
0.15 | Single-Family Home | $1,899,000 | 07/19/23 | 3 | 2 | 1,603 | |
0.29 | Single-Family Home | $1,815,000 | 05/05/23 | 4 | 3 | 2,055 | |
0.10 | Single-Family Home | $2,875,000 | 08/22/23 | 4 | 3 | 2,331 | |
0.20 | Single-Family Home | $1,800,000 | 06/09/23 | 4 | 2 | 1,899 | |
0.09 | Single-Family Home | $1,885,000 | 06/29/23 | 4 | 2 | 1,732 | |
0.23 | Single-Family Home | $1,526,000 | 02/28/24 | 4 | 2 | 1,789 | |
0.29 | Single-Family Home | $1,515,000 | 02/06/24 | 3 | 2 | 1,452 |
What Locals Say about Costa Mesa
- Tina Gutierrez
- Resident
- 2mo ago
"I have a hybrid work schedule and am lucky enough to not have to commute on thee freeway unless I want to. "
- ssbiken
- Resident
- 2mo ago
"A well kept environment owner show that they are proud of their community. It is a great place to raise children, dog friendly and close to stores, restaurants, and local mall."
- Tina Gutierrez
- Resident
- 4mo ago
"A mix of old and new homes with generous sprinkles of rentals. Very walk-friendly with a neighborhood feel. Lots of spots to eat and grab drinks. "
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 1y ago
"New development mixed with 1950-1960 older housing. Shaved driveways mixed with track homes. Good schools and well maintained parks."
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 2y ago
"The back bay is by far the best benefit of living in this neighborhood. Lots of noise from the airport but you get used to it. "
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 2y ago
"Everyone smiles as you walk by on the sidewalk. Very friendly people. Considerate neighbors. A few bad apples, but that’s everywhere. "
- Maria M.
- Resident
- 3y ago
"Very important for parents to know that our neighborhoods are over populated and unfortunately we no longer have the the city of Costa Mesa code enforcement making sure codes are being enforced. To many fast food restaurants that people litter and drive very fast in residential areas. "
- Crashowe
- Resident
- 3y ago
"Different styles of houses and different ethnicities , cozy home - some not too big or too new etc etc "
- Cristina
- Resident
- 3y ago
"People walk their dogs all of the time. Poop bags available as well to keep the community clean. "
- Sheryldye
- Resident
- 3y ago
"Great access to freeways and major roads . Less than 5 minutes to South Coast Plaza , movie theaters and multiple grocery stores . "
- Jimmy H.
- Resident
- 3y ago
"Very centrally located, for shops, groceries, freeways and my work. I lived here on and off for many years. "
- Lauriehipp
- Resident
- 3y ago
"My neighborhood provides great public access and well lit sidewalks. We have a well working traffic lights and signs for us to get directions. "
- Nicweinstein
- Resident
- 3y ago
"Accessibility from residential to freeways, shops, ocean with lots of great hangs all close to each other!"
- Kathyjanulis
- Resident
- 3y ago
"I live very close to the 55 freeway making it very easy to get around... I’m also very close to the airport which makes it convenient. "
- Kym M.
- Resident
- 3y ago
"OC Fair comes from July through August in the summertime. But Costa Mesa doesn’t really have a lot of community events. "
- Sarah T.
- Resident
- 3y ago
"I live in a gated community and feel safer that way. I would say the surrounding apartments/neighborhoods aren’t as nice as my community but if you drive 2-3min in each direction it’s a lot nicer over there. Like that I’m only 15min away from the beach too"
- Diego_diaz90
- Resident
- 3y ago
"Small pockets of a diverse community make it nice to live in the area. Neighborhood is slowly changing though"
- Cassandra M.
- Resident
- 3y ago
"there are a lot of people who walk their dogs in this area - dogs of all sizes! There are not a ton of huge lawns. "
- Electricwizard72
- Resident
- 3y ago
"My current commute takes me 12 minutes on a bad day. I can take surface streets or I have several freeways close by. Living and working in Costa Mesa makes life easy"
- Destiny
- Resident
- 3y ago
"coyotes are a real big problem there are a lot of different sectors of Costa Mesa. mostly nice got families. "
- Amyshepherd
- Resident
- 3y ago
"Dog parks could be better maintained, and area could be more dog friendly, but there have been improvements, more restaurants / business allow dogs"
- Rosa L.
- Resident
- 3y ago
"Nicely located, great shopping and dining. Really beautiful and well maintained parks. Upper Newport back bay is a favorite. "
- Latrice B.
- Resident
- 3y ago
"It’s reliable and not far at all. The area is safe so far there haven’t been anything bad happening in the area."
- Destiny
- Resident
- 3y ago
"mostly family oriented. certain neighborhoods get to know eachother more than others. not all neighborhoods are equal. all four corners are very different neighborhoods in their own special way."
- Mmhauser1
- Visitor
- 3y ago
"Limited sidewalks and lots of joggers/ walkers make it difficult during rush hour to pass other fellow walkers "
- Roxy C.
- Resident
- 3y ago
"This area is very quite but family oriented. Love to take our dog on walks in this neighborhood. For the most part we’ve encountered friendly neighbors."
- Arutianr
- Resident
- 3y ago
"There are a lot of events like concerts in the park, annual fish fry, and neighborhood gatherings to build community"
- Azucena R. G.
- Resident
- 3y ago
"alot of the community around have dogs and plenty love to walk them around their neighborhoods theres also a dog park driving distance near that's on Newport boulevard going South bound by the fair grounds. just always remember to take ur goody bag with u in order to always pick up after ur canine. and always their water. "
- Diana L.
- Resident
- 3y ago
"Nice close to john Wayne shopping malls everything Is Close by. Ppl are kind Trader Joe’s is up the block Bloomies is down the street and a lot of restaurants "
- Seanpatrick7
- Resident
- 3y ago
"Lots of folks walking their dogs. However, sometimes there are liquor bottles, chicken bones, or other dangerous items on the sidewalks."
- Dan D.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"Up and coming neighbored people are nice lots of good schools and restaurants . Beach close and good coastal breezes "
- Joelle S.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"We’re right next to the OC fairgrounds. There’s always an event going on. It’s close to the freeway for travel. The location close to Back Bay which is great for walks or workouts. "
- Hookashley
- Resident
- 4y ago
"The neighborhood has lots of local, walkable restaurants. Plus, many more opening every month... lots of growth here."
- Joannbkenyon
- Resident
- 4y ago
"Great neighborhood but most parents take their kids to other schools in the Mesa Verde area. Great trick or treating. Great for walking and biking around. "
- dorothy p
- Resident
- 4y ago
"orange county fair grounds, lots of churches, south coast plaza, orange coast college, triangle square entertainment center, the beaches."
- Jon D.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"It’s great to walk your kids and your dogs in the evening but it doesn’t make sense not to pick up after your dog"
- Apaglia21
- Resident
- 4y ago
"Stay away from busy streets, lot of good pockets/streets on Westside full of families and kids. It needs to get better throughout so it’s desirable like it is on East side "
- Lwippler
- Resident
- 4y ago
"We have A LOT of car break ins in costa mesa and the homeless population grows every day. We have gar too many drug rehab homes mixed in to neighborhoods, there should be none. I have lived here for 20 years and these were not issues when I first bought my house. Sad. I hope Costa Mesa makes some changes."
- Azucenagarcia8823
- Resident
- 4y ago
"we have firefighters open houses, community events, womens community clubs, for 4th of july theres always local schools being represented. "
- Lauren C.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"We have yappy hour on Thursday’s for the neighborhood pups/dog owners, potlucks, community events and birthday celebrations, and game nights with our neighbors"
LGBTQ Local Legal Protections
LGBTQ Local Legal Protections
Stephen Walsh, Compass
The multiple listing data appearing on this website, or contained in reports produced therefrom, is owned and copyrighted by California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. ("CRMLS") and is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Information provided is for viewer's personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties the viewer may be interested in purchasing. All listing data, including but not limited to square footage and lot size is believed to be accurate, but the listing Agent, listing Broker and CRMLS and its affiliates do not warrant or guarantee such accuracy. The viewer should independently verify the listed data prior to making any decisions based on such information by personal inspection and/or contacting a real estate professional.
Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of 2024-01-24 10:53:37 PST and /or other sources. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information
The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed.
Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of 2024-01-24 10:53:37 PST and /or other sources. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information
The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed.
257 Esther St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,950 sqft single-family home built in 1949. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by CRMLS on Mar 21, 2024. The MLS # for this home is MLS# OC24053904.