162 Cecil Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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FOR SALE
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Listed by Patrick Panacci, KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY COLLEGE PARK, (949) 554-5081

$1,600,000

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,098 sqft

162 Cecil Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Est. Mortgage $10,047/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1947
$1,457/sqft
1 Car Garage

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Price is for this property only. Rare opportunity to acquire this Eastside Costa Mesa property individually or combine it with the adjacent property at 166 Cecil Place, which is offered under a separate MLS listing. Together, the two properties total approximately 16,952 square feet, presenting an exceptional opportunity for builders, developers, investors, or those seeking a larger footprint (buyer to verify development potential). Situated in one of Costa Mesa's most desirable neighborhoods, this property offers outstanding potential for redevelopment, renovation, or expansion. Existing improvements are being sold AS-IS. Buyer to independently verify all information, including square footage, lot size, zoning, permits, and development potential. Contact listing agent for details regarding the adjacent property and assemblage opportunities.

Open House

Saturday, September 19
12:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Home Details for 162 Cecil Pl

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Bonus Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1098 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: Common Area
Heating & Cooling
Has CoolingAir Conditioning: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneNo Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Number of Stories: 2Levels: TwoEntry Location: Main
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
No Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Garage Attached
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Days on Market: 1

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1947
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: House
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 42606321

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,600,000Price Per Sqft: $1,457

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: Costa MesaCommunity: Eastside Central (Eccm)
School Information
High School District: Newport Mesa Unified

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: CV26203418

Community

Community Features: SidewalksNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLSHOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8476 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Trust

Offer

Contingencies: Trust saleListing Terms: Cash

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: CV26203418Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 949-554-5081Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06059-N-42606321-R-N

Additional Information

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What Locals Say about Costa Mesa

At least 987 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 parking is easy

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 54 % Say it's quiet

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

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 27 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 4qrsyhj9hv
    "I live here for almost 3 years the area is nice and quiet good neighborhood and clean air Newport Beach is close to my apartment and shops everything "
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  • 4qrsyhj9hv
    "I’m live in Costa Mesa since in 3 years the area is safe and Nighborhod is safe and close to Newport Beach and fun places "
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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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Joannbkenyon
    "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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  • dorothy p
    "orange county fair grounds, lots of churches, south coast plaza, orange coast college, triangle square entertainment center, the beaches."
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  • Jon D.
    "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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  • Azucenagarcia8823
    "we have firefighters open houses, community events, womens community clubs, for 4th of july theres always local schools being represented. "
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Market trends in Costa Mesa

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.45M
$73.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.6%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$859
$31MoM
Available listings
179
14MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.17M
Since last month
Decreased$73K (-5.9%)
Since last year
Increased$96K (+9%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +43% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$1.16M
August 2026$1.12M
July 2026$1.24M
June 2026$1.2M
May 2026$1.19M
April 2026$1.2M
March 2026$1.21M
February 2026$1.19M
January 2026$1.16M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
159 Albert Pl, Costa Mesa, CA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$1,625,000
07/23/26
3
2
1,256
2170 Rural Pl, Costa Mesa, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$1,925,000
08/05/26
3
2
1,232
158 Cecil Pl, Costa Mesa, CA
0.01
Single-Family Home
$2,100,000
07/23/26
3
2.5
2,372
224 Pauline Pl, Costa Mesa, CA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$1,650,000
04/15/26
2
2
1,323
353 E 21st St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.61
Single-Family Home
$1,425,000
06/23/26
3
1
1,069
2234 Avalon St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$1,250,000
06/08/26
3
2
1,190
269 Cecil Pl, Costa Mesa, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$2,280,000
01/05/26
4
2
1,832
275 Cecil Pl, Costa Mesa, CA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$2,475,000
06/04/26
4
2
1,644
2147 Aster Pl, Costa Mesa, CA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$2,000,000
04/30/26
4
2
1,575

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
159 Albert Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.03
$1,625,000
3
2
1,256
Recently Sold
166 Cecil Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.01
$1,600,000
2
1
917
For Sale
158 Cecil Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.01
$2,100,000
3
2.5
2,372
Recently Sold
150 Cecil Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.02
-
4
4
2,280
Off Market
2283 La Playa Dr S, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.08
$1,511,500
4
2.5
2,006
Off Market
161 Cecil Pl #B, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.02
$2,535,000
4
4
2,793
Recently Sold
165 Cecil Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.04
$1,739,500
2
3
1,100
Off Market
190 Cecil Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.07
$1,735,500
3
2.5
2,104
Off Market
161 Cecil Place B, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.04
$2,342,700
4
4
2,739
Off Market
161 Cecil Place A, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.04
$2,338,300
4
4
2,739
Off Market
181 Cecil Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.06
$2,350,000
6
5
3,266
For Sale

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 17, 2026
Source: CRMLS #CV26203418
Listed For Sale
$1,600,000

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Patrick Panacci, KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY COLLEGE PARK
Agent Phone: (949) 554-5081
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Frequently asked questions about 162 Cecil Pl

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 162 Cecil Pl?
    Based on a $1,600,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 162 Cecil Pl in Costa Mesa, CA is approximately $10,095 (about $8,607 principal & interest, $1,413 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 162 Cecil Pl compare to homes in Costa Mesa?
    162 Cecil Pl in Costa Mesa, CA is listed at $1,600,000, about 11% above the $1.45M median sale price in Costa Mesa.
  • What do residents say about Costa Mesa?
    Residents describe Costa Mesa, CA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See homes for sale in Costa Mesa, CA.
  • What are the closest schools to 162 Cecil Pl?
    The closest schools to 162 Cecil Pl in Costa Mesa, CA are Heinz Kaiser Elementary School (rated 8/10), Horace Ensign Intermediate School (rated 9/10), Newport Harbor High School (rated 9/10).
  • Does 162 Cecil Pl have air conditioning?
    Yes, 162 Cecil Pl in Costa Mesa, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 162 Cecil Pl have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 162 Cecil Pl in Costa Mesa, CA has laundry facilities.
162 Cecil Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,098 sqft single-family home built in 1947. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by CRMLS on Sep 17, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# CV26203418.