1693 Samar Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
OFF MARKET
Listed by Mesha Swart, Arbor Real Estate, (949) 400-4517 . Bought with Seven Gables Real Estate

$2,344,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,658 sqft

1693 Samar Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Est. Refi. Payment $14,299/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 28, 2025 for $2,325,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$2.35M
Since last month
Decreased$30K (-1.3%)
Since last year
Increased$54K (+2.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$20K (+0.9%)
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 +137% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$2.35M
August 2026$2.34M
July 2026$2.38M
June 2026$2.35M
May 2026$2.36M
March 2026$2.37M
February 2026$2.39M
January 2026$2.31M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
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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
1713 Oahu Pl, Costa Mesa, CA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$2,200,000
07/10/26
4
2.5
1,768
2861 Serang Pl, Costa Mesa, CA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$2,090,000
04/23/26
4
3
1,878
2832 Stromboli Rd, Costa Mesa, CA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$2,374,500
02/06/26
5
3
2,570
2798 Redwing Cir, Costa Mesa, CA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$2,060,000
12/02/25
5
3
2,301
2869 Tabago Pl, Costa Mesa, CA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$1,810,000
01/28/26
4
2
1,881
1806 Hummingbird Dr, Costa Mesa, CA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$2,140,000
04/21/26
4
3
2,724
2769 Bluebird Cir, Costa Mesa, CA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$2,550,000
07/29/26
4
3
2,228
2871 Ellesmere Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,900,000
10/14/25
4
2
2,185
1818 Samar Dr, Costa Mesa, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$2,063,000
10/24/25
4
3.5
2,464

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
1704 Samar Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.04
$2,217,900
4
3
1,808
Off Market
1690 Minorca Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.02
$2,570,500
4
3
2,206
Off Market
1713 Oahu Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.07
$2,200,000
4
2.5
1,768
Recently Sold
1696 Oahu Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.08
$1,926,200
4
2
1,775
Off Market
2859 Serang Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.07
$2,078,900
4
2
1,753
Off Market
2861 Serang Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.07
$2,090,000
4
3
1,878
Recently Sold
2869 Tabago Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.09
$1,810,000
4
2
1,881
Recently Sold
2857 Serang Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.09
$1,622,600
4
2
1,753
Off Market
2923 Palau Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.13
$2,624,000
4
2
2,278
Off Market
1658 Murano Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.08
$2,722,300
4
3.5
3,311
Off Market
1696 Palau Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.14
$1,831,600
3
2
1,776
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1960
Living Area
2,658 sqft
Price/Sqft
$882
Parking
2.25 Car Garage
HOA
None

About this House

Located in Mesa Verde’s inner loop, this single story gem has it all! Privacy, ambiance, space, a beautiful pool and spa, and ADU studio great for in-laws or rental income. From entering the enclosed front courtyard with a glass tile waterfall to the brightly lit interior with high ceilings, this home feels peaceful. Light bamboo floors throughout and several skylights add natural appeal. An accent wall between the kitchen and family room has fireplaces on each side. The huge family room has a high shed ceiling with skylights and opens up into the backyard, where a pool and spa with waterfall and slide awaits summer fun and relaxation. Two outdoor showers with hot and cold water are convenient for rinsing off after the pool or a day at the beach. An awning extends over part of the patio for shade or retracts for sun. The home is currently configured with a primary suite and two secondary rooms, while the 4th bedroom near the entry is being used as an office and the large 5th bedroom is being used as an ADU studio. The ADU has a separate outdoor entrance and an interior entrance that can be closed off and locked from the rest of the home. It has a kitchenette and a history of consistent rental income. A vaulted ceiling creates an open feeling. The ADU has its own AC, while the rest of the home is ventilated with ceiling fans and gentle ocean breezes. The primary suite has dual sinks, a jet bathtub and a separate shower. The primary and office have doors opening out onto the backyard and built-in storage. The large garage has nicely finished ceiling shelving, as well as wall cabinetry for plenty of storage space without loss of parking, and a 220 volt Bosch EV charging system compatible with a Tesla vehicle. The home was completely remodeled in 2015, and the water heater and Samsung refrigerator are new. The home is pre-wired with an 8-channel sound system, so different music can be played in various rooms, and is hardwired throughout with internet. For ease of use, the water features and pool/spa heating are controlled by a phone app. A video security system provides views of the street, while solar panels significantly reduce or eliminate electricity costs, depending upon usage. The solar system is also fully paid off. This spacious property offers a great opportunity to enjoy easy beach living and is in close proximity to shopping, restaurants, schools, parks, Mesa Verde Country Club, freeway access and beaches.
1693 Samar Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,658 sqft single-family home built in 1960. It last sold for the $2,325,000 asking price on Apr 28, 2025. More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2024 with an asking price of $6,950 per month. That rental listing was removed on January 28, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $2,344,500, with a rent estimate of $7,835/month.

Home Details for 1693 Samar Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Bathroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Office
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Main Level Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2658 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water To Refrigerator, Water HeaterDishwasherLaundry: In GarageRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,Fireplace(s),Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: See RemarksHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Family Room, Gas, KitchenSpa: In Ground, PrivateHas a FireplaceHas a Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Screens, Skylight(s)Flooring: BambooCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: frontFloors: Bamboo
View
Has a ViewView: Neighborhood
Security
Security: Prewired

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Open, PatioExterior: Awning(s)Foundation: SlabHas a Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2.25Number of Covered Spaces: 2.25Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2.25Parking: Door-Multi,Direct Access,Driveway,Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s),Garage Faces Front,Garage
Pool
Pool: Heated, In Ground, Private, WaterfallPool
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 45

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1960
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: StuccoNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Condition: TurnkeyParcel Number: 13927302

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $2,325,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Apr 13 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Costa MesaCommunity: Mesa Verde Estates I (Mise)
School Information
Elementary School: AdamsJr High / Middle School: TewinkleHigh School: EstanciaHigh School District: Newport Mesa Unified

Community

Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, ParkNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7777 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Cash to New Loan, Conventional

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: NP25034449Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 949-400-4517Activation Date: Thu Feb 27 2025Common Interest: NoneStart Showing Date: Thu Feb 27 2025Universal Property Id: US-06059-N-13927302-R-N

Additional Information

CurbsSidewalksPark

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 28, 2025
Source: CRMLS #NP25034449
Sold
$2,325,000
Apr 24, 2025
Source: CRMLS #NP25034449
Pending
$2,325,000
Apr 15, 2025
Source: CRMLS #NP25034449
Contingent
$2,325,000
Mar 27, 2025
Source: CRMLS #NP25034449
PriceChange
$2,325,000
Price decreased by 3%
Feb 27, 2025
Source: CRMLS #NP25034449
Listed For Sale
$2,395,000

Market trends in Costa Mesa

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.38M
$7.13KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.0%
1.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$834
$13MoM
Available listings
165
1MoM

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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

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  • 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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Frequently asked questions about 1693 Samar Dr

  • What is 1693 Samar Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1693 Samar Dr in Costa Mesa, CA is $2,344,500.
  • What is the price history for 1693 Samar Dr?
    1693 Samar Dr in Costa Mesa, CA last sold for $2,325,000 in April 2025.
  • Is Costa Mesa a buyer's or seller's market?
    Costa Mesa is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Costa Mesa?
    The median sale price in Costa Mesa is $1.38M. That is down $7.13K from the prior month.
  • Does 1693 Samar Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1693 Samar Dr in Costa Mesa, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 1693 Samar Dr have a pool?
    Yes, 1693 Samar Dr in Costa Mesa, CA has a pool.

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