1868 Samar Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
OFF MARKET
Listed by Matthew Kanoudi, The L3, (714) 655-6868 . Bought with Pacific Coast Realty Group

$3,582,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,548 sqft

1868 Samar Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Est. Refi. Payment $21,579/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 20, 2024 for $3,300,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$3.58M
Since last month
Decreased$49K (-1.4%)
Since last year
Increased$234K (+7%)
Since last sale
Increased$287K (+8.7%)
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 +190% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$3.59M
August 2026$3.58M
July 2026$3.64M
June 2026$3.59M
May 2026$3.57M
April 2026$3.57M
March 2026$3.57M
February 2026$3.53M
January 2026$3.44M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
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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
1878 Tahiti Dr, Costa Mesa, CA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$3,150,000
10/22/25
4
3
2,822
1879 Tahiti Dr, Costa Mesa, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$3,650,000
02/04/26
4
3.5
3,562
2880 Club House Rd, Costa Mesa, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$3,200,000
05/26/26
5
3.5
2,743
1906 Suva Cir, Costa Mesa, CA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$2,155,000
03/04/26
4
2
2,289
1931 Kauai Dr, Costa Mesa, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$3,175,000
08/13/26
4
3.5
2,798
1818 Samar Dr, Costa Mesa, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$2,063,000
10/24/25
4
3.5
2,464
2820 Stromboli Rd, Costa Mesa, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$2,740,000
03/26/26
4
2.5
2,190
2832 Stromboli Rd, Costa Mesa, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$2,374,500
02/06/26
5
3
2,570
2853 Boa Vista Dr, Costa Mesa, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$2,438,000
02/11/26
4
3
2,228

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
1867 Samar Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.03
$3,175,600
6
4
4,108
Off Market
1859 Tahiti Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.02
$3,084,100
4
3
2,464
Off Market
2894 Club House Rd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.09
$2,412,800
4
2
2,034
Off Market
3012 Club House Cir, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.06
$999,000
3
2.5
1,508
Recently Sold
3008 Club House Cir, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.07
$1,080,000
3
2.5
1,508
Recently Sold
2890 Club House Rd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.10
$2,837,500
4
3
2,907
Off Market
3005 Club House Cir, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.09
$1,135,000
4
3
1,499
Off Market
3019 Club House Cir, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.07
$1,019,600
2
1.5
1,249
Off Market
1906 Suva Cir, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.11
$2,155,000
4
2
2,289
Recently Sold
1901 Lanai Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.11
$2,284,700
4
3
2,577
Off Market
2879 Club House Rd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.13
$2,184,000
4
2
1,912
Recently Sold

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1962
2,548 sqft
$1,406/sqft
2 Car Garage

About this House

Welcome to 1868 Samar Drive, a dream nestled on a premier cul-de-sac in the Inner Loop area of Mesa Verde. This residence boasts an oversized 10,250 sq. ft. lot, with an enclosed front yard and an unparalleled backyard, arguably among the finest in the community. It offers 2,548 sq. ft. of interior living space with 4 spacious bedrooms and 3 upgraded bathrooms. The moment you step through the Dutch door entry, you're welcomed into a spectacular open floor plan that's ideally suited for family and entertaining large groups. The living room features a cozy fireplace and is open to the kitchen. The culinary space will impress, with exquisite marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, pendant lighting, a center island and an incredible built-in “appliance garage” to prevent counter clutter. An inviting bar with a beverage center completes this space. Hardwood floors run tastefully throughout the main areas and bedrooms. The master bedroom is an expanded retreat with a two custom walk-in closets, French doors leading to the backyard, and an ensuite bathroom featuring custom tile flooring, dual vanity, walk-in shower, and a separate soaking tub. Three additional roomy bedrooms offer ample space for family, guests, or a home office, depending on your lifestyle. A transition through a five-panel accordion door leads you to a literal dream backyard, crafting a paradise with custom hardscape and stacked stone features throughout. Practice your stroke on your very own putting green, take a sauna, or enjoy the all-inclusive cabana set up for multiple TVs, along with a kegerator, refrigerator, built-in BBQ, built-in speakers, and heaters. This outdoor oasis offers a technical setup worth boasting about; advanced audio-visual features include an incredible sound system with zoning, in-ground subwoofers, etc. The centerpiece of your outdoor living area is a mesmerizing pool with: pebble tec surface, baja shelf, bar seating, raised spa with soothing waterfalls, and fire bowls. Enhance your evenings with the in-ground fire pit, accompanied by a custom concrete seating bench. Did we mention that this home comes with over 30 paid off solar panels!? As if all of this wasn’t enough, this home is located on a top street for Halloween trick or treating, Easter egg hunts, 4th of July events, community gatherings, and the popular Mesa Verde Holiday Golf Cart Parade. 1868 Samar Drive isn't just a home; it has every bit of the Location, the Luxury, and the Lifestyle.
1868 Samar Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,548 sqft single-family home built in 1962. It last sold for $3,300,000 on Mar 20, 2024 (3% above the $3,198,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $3,582,200, with a rent estimate of $7,808/month.

Home Details for 1868 Samar Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 12Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Bathroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Sauna
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2548 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Water HeaterDishwasherLaundry: In GarageMicrowave
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Living RoomSpa: In Ground, PrivateHas a FireplaceHas a Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Double Pane WindowsFlooring: VinylCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: Lvl 1Floors: Vinyl
View
No ViewView: None

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Front Porch, PorchFencing: WoodOther Structures: Gazebo, Sauna Private, CabanaHas a Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Direct Access,Driveway,Garage
Pool
Pool: Gas Heat, In Ground, Pebble, Private, WaterfallPool
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Sewer Tap Paid
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 6

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1962
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Condition: Updated/Remodeled, TurnkeyParcel Number: 13925326

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $3,198,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Feb 19 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Costa MesaCommunity: , Other
School Information
High School District: Newport Mesa Unified

Community

Community Features: Street Lights, Suburban, SidewalksNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10250 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Cash to New Loan, Conventional, 1031 Exchange, FHA, Lease Back, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: OC24029698Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 714-655-6868Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06059-N-13925326-R-N

Additional Information

Street LightsSuburbanSidewalks

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 20, 2024
Source: CRMLS #OC24029698
Sold
$3,300,000
Mar 5, 2024
Source: CRMLS #OC24029698
Pending
$3,198,000
Feb 21, 2024
Source: CRMLS #OC24029698
Contingent
$3,198,000
Feb 13, 2024
Source: CRMLS #OC24029698
Listed For Sale
$3,198,000
Mar 13, 2015
Source: N/A
Sold
$1,150,000

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 1868 Samar Dr

  • What is 1868 Samar Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1868 Samar Dr in Costa Mesa, CA is $3,582,200.
  • What is the price history for 1868 Samar Dr?
    1868 Samar Dr in Costa Mesa, CA last sold for $3,300,000 in March 2024.
  • 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 1868 Samar Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1868 Samar Dr in Costa Mesa, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 1868 Samar Dr have a pool?
    Yes, 1868 Samar Dr in Costa Mesa, CA has a pool.

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