121 Cecil Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
OFF MARKET
Listed by Chizuko Higuchi, First Team Real Estate, (562) 596-9911 . Bought with Alta Mira Realty, Inc.

121 Cecil Pl
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,530 sqft

$1,712,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $10,091/mo*
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$1,712,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $10,091/mo*
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3 Beds
1 Bath
1,530 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Location, location, location! This is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own your dream home in the highly sought-after East side Costa Mesa. First time on the market from the same owner of 43 long years. 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1530 sqft single story home and 8545 sqft lot. Everything is original but you will be amazed with the craftmanship which features a lot of built-in shelves and drawers that are so convenient. Spacious living room, family room with cozy fireplace. 3 bedrooms are situated around the comfortable, private, charming sitting area. There is a small basement seller used as wine cellar. You can feel the cool ocean breeze go through the home from the back window to the front window. Detached 2 car garage and chicken hut. Oversized backyard is ready for a pool or an ADU. Make this home your dream home with your imagination. This home is located close to excellent schools, parks, and the popular 17th street shopping area with trendy boutiques, cafes, restaurants and more. Not to mention it is a short drive to Newport Beach and the Peninsula. This neighborhood presents and ideal opportunity for anyone looking to enjoy the best that Southern California has to offer. John Wayne Airport, South Coast Plaza, Fashion Island, the OC Fairgrounds and Segerstrom Performing Arts center offer year-round entertainment. Don't hesitate on this amazing opportunity.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from December 05, 2024

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 121 Cecil Pl

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Bathroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1530 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Water HeaterDisposalLaundry: Washer Hookup,Gas Dryer Hookup,Inside,Laundry Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Fireplace(s)No CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Fireplace S
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter, Wood BurningSpa: NoneHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Double Pane Windows, ScreensFlooring: Carpet, WoodCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: 1Floors: Carpet, Wood
View
No ViewView: None
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Open, Patio, WoodNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Door-Single,Garage,Side By Side
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 1

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1927
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Craftsman,Traditional
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 42605205

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,299,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Sep 27 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Costa MesaCommunity: Eastside Central (Eccm)
School Information
Elementary School: KaiserJr High / Middle School: EnsignHigh School: Newport HarborHigh School District: Newport Mesa Unified

Community

Community Features: Street Lights, SuburbanNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8545 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash to New Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: PW24200013Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 9492754281Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06059-N-42605205-R-N

Additional Information

Street LightsSuburban
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listed by Chizuko Higuchi DRE #01253808, (949) 275-4281
First Team Real Estate
Bought with: Marianna Estrella De Castr DRE #02215567, (949) 402-7025, Alta Mira Realty, Inc.
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#PW24200013

Price History for 121 Cecil Pl

DatePriceEventSource
10/22/2024$1,270,000Sold
CRMLS #PW24200013
09/28/2024$1,299,000PendingCRMLS #PW24200013

Market trends in Costa Mesa

Last updated April 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.4M
$3.7KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.6%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$872
$3MoM
Available listings
144
7MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$14,474
Assessment$1,270,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 121 Cecil Pl

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
237 23rd St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.32
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$1,600,000
06/12/25
3
2
1,522
2215 Avalon St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$1,455,000
07/03/25
3
2
1,196
235 22nd St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$1,985,000
06/30/25
3
2
1,604
348 Hamilton St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.45
Single-Family Home
$1,395,000
02/10/26
3
2
1,425
2268 Cornell Dr, Costa Mesa, CA
0.50
Single-Family Home
$1,325,000
07/07/25
3
2
1,450
273 Albert Pl, Costa Mesa, CA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$2,200,000
06/11/25
3
2
1,427
2279 Rutgers Dr, Costa Mesa, CA
0.50
Single-Family Home
$1,500,000
04/15/26
3
2
1,450
263 E 21st St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.51
Single-Family Home
$1,552,500
11/17/25
3
2
1,440

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What Locals Say about Costa Mesa

At least 985 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 89 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 84 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 71 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 70 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 66 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 66 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 62 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 61 % Say parking is easy

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say it's quiet

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 27 % Say there are community events

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  • Kayla Marie
    "Public transit is amazing in this city, bus comes every 20 mins in most areas here (: Even riding my bike is a great way to get around, everything is super close and I have really enjoyed the mostly flat streets and bike lanes provided by the city"
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  • Luka J
    "Close to all freeways. My commute is only 12-18 minutes depending on traffic. Even with traffic I have access to backstreets if needed."
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  • Lyndsay Jackson
    "Eastside Costa Mesa is a family friendly neighborhood. Backbay is a good place to exercise and meet up with friends for a casual walk "
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  • ssbiken
    "It’s a safe neighborhood very nice community park.well lit has pool, tennis, racket ball courts clean bathrooms and out side shower after swimming in the pool to rinse off"
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  • Albert Luu
    "OC Fair holding events weekly and Segerstrom Performing Art Center having great events weekly. Also the availability of many restaurants all within a short drive. "
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  • Mrobbins055
    "It’s on the boarder of Newport and Costa Mesa and it feels very safe. I walk with my baby and dog daily."
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  • ssbiken
    "You can walk to the mall and grocery store if you wanted to.The bus is within walking distance. Nice area to live for people with children."
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  • Tina Gutierrez
    "I have a hybrid work schedule and am lucky enough to not have to commute on thee freeway unless I want to. "
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  • ssbiken
    "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."
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  • Tina Gutierrez
    "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. "
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  • Trulia User
    "New development mixed with 1950-1960 older housing. Shaved driveways mixed with track homes. Good schools and well maintained parks."
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    "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. "
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    "Everyone smiles as you walk by on the sidewalk. Very friendly people. Considerate neighbors. A few bad apples, but that’s everywhere. "
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  • Maria M.
    "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. "
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  • Crashowe
    "Different styles of houses and different ethnicities , cozy home - some not too big or too new etc etc "
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  • Cristina
    "People walk their dogs all of the time. Poop bags available as well to keep the community clean. "
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  • Sheryldye
    "Great access to freeways and major roads . Less than 5 minutes to South Coast Plaza , movie theaters and multiple grocery stores . "
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  • Jimmy H.
    "Very centrally located, for shops, groceries, freeways and my work. I lived here on and off for many years. "
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  • Lauriehipp
    "My neighborhood provides great public access and well lit sidewalks. We have a well working traffic lights and signs for us to get directions. "
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  • Nicweinstein
    "Accessibility from residential to freeways, shops, ocean with lots of great hangs all close to each other!"
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  • Kathyjanulis
    "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. "
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  • Kym M.
    "OC Fair comes from July through August in the summertime. But Costa Mesa doesn’t really have a lot of community events. "
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  • Sarah T.
    "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"
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  • Diego_diaz90
    "Small pockets of a diverse community make it nice to live in the area. Neighborhood is slowly changing though"
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  • Cassandra M.
    "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. "
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  • Destiny
    "coyotes are a real big problem there are a lot of different sectors of Costa Mesa. mostly nice got families. "
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  • Amyshepherd
    "Dog parks could be better maintained, and area could be more dog friendly, but there have been improvements, more restaurants / business allow dogs"
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  • Destiny
    "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."
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  • Mmhauser1
    "Limited sidewalks and lots of joggers/ walkers make it difficult during rush hour to pass other fellow walkers "
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  • Arutianr
    "There are a lot of events like concerts in the park, annual fish fry, and neighborhood gatherings to build community"
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  • Azucena R. G.
    "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. "
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  • Diana L.
    "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 "
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  • Seanpatrick7
    "Lots of folks walking their dogs. However, sometimes there are liquor bottles, chicken bones, or other dangerous items on the sidewalks."
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  • Dan D.
    "Up and coming neighbored people are nice lots of good schools and restaurants . Beach close and good coastal breezes "
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  • Joelle S.
    "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. "
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  • Hookashley
    "The neighborhood has lots of local, walkable restaurants. Plus, many more opening every month... lots of growth here."
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    "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. "
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    "orange county fair grounds, lots of churches, south coast plaza, orange coast college, triangle square entertainment center, the beaches."
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    "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"
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121 Cecil Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,530 sqft single-family home built in 1927. This property is not currently available for sale. 121 Cecil Pl was last sold on Oct 22, 2024 for $1,270,000 (2% lower than the asking price of $1,299,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 121 Cecil Pl is $1,712,000.