165 Cecil Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
OFF MARKET
Listed by Laura Henshall, CFG Investments, (714) 557-1435 . Bought with CFG Investments

165 Cecil Pl
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

  • 2 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,100 sqft

$1,744,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 31, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $8,920/mo*
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$1,744,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 31, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $8,920/mo*
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2 Beds
3 Baths
1,100 sqft

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Multi-Family
Year Built
1923
Living Area
1,100 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,586
Parking
3 Parking Spaces

About this House

First time on the market in 55 years. This East side location offers a prime opportunity for the developer or investor. The property has an immense amount of outdoor area to enjoy or develop. This property is positioned in an ideal east side location with easy freeway access and close to shopping from 17th to South Coast Plaza and close to area schools. The front house is a cozy 1 bedroom plus den with washer dryer hookups, Unit A is a cozy 1 bedroom with rear yard access. Unit B is a compact studio. All units are ground floor with no units above. Each unit has an assigned parking space to come home to.
165 Cecil Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 is a 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,100 sqft multi-family built in 1923. It last sold for $1,520,000 on Aug 8, 2024 (3% below the $1,560,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2020 with an asking price of $1,895 per month. That rental listing was removed on December 31, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,744,800, with a rent estimate of $4,258/month.

Home Details for 165 Cecil Pl

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 3
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: See Remarks
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneNo Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: 1

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
No Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 3No GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Assigned
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: 1923
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Triplex
Building
Not a New ConstructionAttached To Another StructureNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 42606207

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,560,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sat Jul 13 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Costa MesaCommunity: South Santa Ana Subdivision

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1100 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: SuburbanNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8006 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash to New Loan

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Has Rent Control

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: OC24142968Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 714-299-4096Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06059-N-42606207-R-N

Additional Information

Suburban
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Laura Henshall DRE #01091181, (714) 299-4096
CFG Investments
Bought with: Laura Henshall DRE #01091181, CFG Investments
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#OC24142968

Price History for 165 Cecil Pl

DatePriceEventSource
08/08/2024$1,520,000Sold
CRMLS #OC24142968
07/25/2024$1,560,000PendingCRMLS #OC24142968
12/31/2020ListingRemovedZillow Rental Network Premium
12/27/2020$1,895Listed For RentAgent Provided
04/17/2020$1,895ListingRemovedAgent Provided
04/15/2020$1,895Listed For RentAgent Provided

Market trends in Costa Mesa

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.38M
$22.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.1%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$847
$22MoM
Available listings
165
6MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$18,036
Assessment$1,520,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 165 Cecil Pl

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2378 Norse Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.37
Multi-Family Home
$1,835,000
08/18/25
3
3
1,854
2121 Orange Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.31
Multi-Family Home
$1,980,000
03/06/26
4
4
2,074
2214 Elden Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.08
Multi-Family Home
$2,500,000
02/10/26
6
4
3,807
2214 Rutgers Dr, Costa Mesa, CA
0.47
Multi-Family Home
$1,425,000
05/11/26
6
3
2,490
2223 Rutgers Dr, Costa Mesa, CA
0.51
Multi-Family Home
$1,310,000
09/19/25
6
3
2,475
182 Costa Mesa St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.78
Multi-Family Home
$1,700,000
12/29/25
3
2
1,738
113 Clearbrook Ln, Costa Mesa, CA
0.77
Multi-Family Home
$1,435,000
07/10/26
4
3
2,528
117 Clearbrook Ln, Costa Mesa, CA
0.77
Multi-Family Home
$1,650,000
02/11/26
4
3
2,528
101 Clearbrook Ln, Costa Mesa, CA
0.77
Multi-Family Home
$1,670,000
02/09/26
4
3
2,528
375 E 21st St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.63
Multi-Family Home
$2,125,000
04/30/26
6
3.5
2,693

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Costa Mesa

At least 986 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

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

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

  • 54 % Say it's quiet

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 27 % Say there are community events

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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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