184 E Bay St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
OFF MARKET
Listed by Nicola Fleming-Terriquez, The Agency, (949) 353-6000 . Bought with Surterre Properties Inc.

184 E Bay St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,452 sqft

$2,024,600

Trulia Estimate
as of May 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $11,931/mo*
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$2,024,600

Trulia Estimate
as of May 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $11,931/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,452 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. This home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and coastal living - just two miles to the beach. Prepare to fill this much-loved home with your own cherished memories.
As you approach the property, the curb appeal captivates you. The newly installed roof and freshly painted exterior enhance the home's aesthetic appeal, providing a modern and inviting facade. Step inside, and you'll immediately feel a warm welcome in the bright front room, which seamlessly flows into the dining room and kitchen area.
The heart of the home is the spacious family room, where sliding doors open to reveal a sprawling, private backyard. This outdoor oasis is perfect for hosting gatherings, enjoying al fresco dining, or simply unwinding in the tranquility of your own personal sanctuary. Imagine the possibilities for creating your own outdoor retreat, whether it's adding a patio, a garden, or even a pool—the choice is yours.
The thoughtfully designed layout encompasses three well-appointed bedrooms, each boasting its own wardrobe and large windows that flood the rooms with natural light. The two bathrooms provide convenience and functionality, catering to the needs of both residents and guests.
The double garage provides ample space for vehicles and additional storage. For those with recreational interests, the RV parking is a rare and valuable asset.
This home is ideally located within the highly acclaimed Newport Mesa school district.
When it comes to amenities and entertainment, you couldn't ask for more. Within just a ten-minute drive, you'll find yourself immersed in the best that Costa Mesa and the surrounding areas have to offer. Enjoy the sun, sand, and surf at the nearby beach or explore the picturesque Back Bay. For jet setters, John Wayne Airport is conveniently close, making travel a breeze.
Retail therapy enthusiasts will delight in the proximity to South Coast Plaza.
The OC Fairgrounds and Segerstrom Performing Arts Center, located nearby, offer year-round entertainment. At the intersection of three major freeways, getting places is a breeze!
This original ranch house exudes charm and potential, bring your furniture, your imagination, and unleash your design ideas to transform this house into your forever home.
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 February 10, 2024

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 184 E Bay St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bathroom, Family Room, Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1452 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherLaundry: Washer Hookup,Gas Dryer Hookup,In Kitchen
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,Forced Air,Fireplace(s)No CoolingAir Conditioning: None,ZonedHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Family RoomHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Drapes, Screens, Wood FramesDoor: French DoorsFlooring: Carpet, Tile, WoodCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: Front of houseFloors: Carpet, Tile, Wood
View
No ViewView: None

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Brick, PatioFencing: Average Condition, Needs Repair, WoodFoundation: SlabNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Direct Access,Driveway Level,Door-Single,Garage Faces Front,Garage,RV Access/Parking
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Road Frontage: City StreetNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 6

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1957
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Ranch,Patio Home
Building
Construction Materials: Drywall, Plaster, Wood SidingNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Condition: Repairs CosmeticNot Included in Sale: Washer, drier and fridge as seen in the photographsParcel Number: 42619211

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,500,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Jan 16 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

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

Community

Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Fishing, Hiking, Sidewalks, Urban, Water SportsNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6300 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Trust

Offer

Contingencies: Broker does not guarantee the accuracy of the information provided, including square footage and lot size.Listing Terms: Conventional

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: OC24001093Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 714-912-9599Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06059-N-42619211-R-N

Additional Information

BikingCurbsFishingHikingSidewalksUrbanWater Sports
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Nicola Fleming-Terriquez DRE #02025543, (714) 912-9599
The Agency
Bought with: Sara Legrand DRE #01950213, Surterre Properties Inc.
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#OC24001093

Price History for 184 E Bay St

DatePriceEventSource
02/06/2024$1,515,000Sold
CRMLS #OC24001093
01/26/2024$1,500,000PendingCRMLS #OC24001093
01/16/2024$1,500,000ContingentCRMLS #OC24001093
01/10/2024$1,500,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #OC24001093
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$17,278
Assessment$1,545,300
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 184 E Bay St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
263 E 21st St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$1,552,500
11/17/25
3
2
1,440
233 E 21st St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,825,000
09/24/25
3
2
1,566
241 Sierks St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,925,000
07/16/25
3
2
1,242
277 E 21st St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,750,000
12/18/25
3
1.5
1,352
2113 Westminster Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$2,000,000
05/30/25
3
2
1,368
2080 Orange Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$2,500,000
10/16/25
3
2
1,861
300 Alva Ln, Costa Mesa, CA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$1,850,000
04/27/26
3
2
1,512
224 Pauline Pl, Costa Mesa, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$1,650,000
04/15/26
2
2
1,323
277 Esther St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,750,000
10/15/25
3
2
1,047

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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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  • 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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  • 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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    "we have firefighters open houses, community events, womens community clubs, for 4th of july theres always local schools being represented. "
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184 E Bay St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,452 sqft single-family home built in 1957. This property is not currently available for sale. 184 E Bay St was last sold on Feb 6, 2024 for $1,515,000 (1% higher than the asking price of $1,500,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 184 E Bay St is $2,024,600.