2256 Colgate Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
OFF MARKET

$1,440,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,300 sqft

2256 Colgate Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Est. Refi. Payment $9,107/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 18, 2020 for $844,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.44M
Since last month
Decreased$18K (-1.2%)
Since last year
Increased$65K (+4.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$600K (+71.1%)
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 +113% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
November 2026$1.44M
October 2026$1.43M
September 2026$1.46M
August 2026$1.42M
July 2026$1.44M
June 2026$1.46M
May 2026$1.44M
April 2026$1.42M
March 2026$1.44M
February 2026$1.4M
January 2026$1.36M
2025
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2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
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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
2234 Avalon St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$1,250,000
06/08/26
3
2
1,190
2279 Rutgers Dr, Costa Mesa, CA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$1,500,000
04/15/26
3
2
1,450
2352 Fordham Dr, Costa Mesa, CA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$1,450,000
04/15/26
3
2
1,291
2371 Rutgers Dr, Costa Mesa, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$1,594,000
12/26/25
3
2
1,587
2314 Colgate Dr, Costa Mesa, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,903,000
12/08/25
3
2
1,587
2128 College Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$1,180,000
07/15/26
3
2
1,296
2323 Cornell Dr, Costa Mesa, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$2,000,000
07/20/26
3
2
1,587
348 Hamilton St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$1,395,000
02/10/26
3
2
1,425
2136 Parsons St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.47
Single-Family Home
$1,335,000
06/16/26
3
2
1,296
2257 Avalon St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.02
Single-Family Home
$15,000
04/27/26
3
2
1,242

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
2262 Colgate Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.01
$1,763,200
4
3
2,370
Off Market
2252 Colgate Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.01
$1,727,400
5
3
2,115
Off Market
2257 Avalon St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.02
$15,000
3
2
1,242
Recently Sold
2263 Avalon St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.02
$1,369,600
3
2
1,550
Off Market
2253 Avalon St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.02
$1,324,500
3
2
1,296
Off Market
2268 Colgate Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.02
$1,355,400
3
2
1,467
Off Market
2257 Colgate Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.03
$1,261,100
3
2
1,246
Off Market
2269 Avalon St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.03
$1,461,500
3
2
1,690
Off Market
2263 Colgate Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.03
$1,201,000
3
2
1,242
Off Market
2253 Colgate Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.03
$1,526,100
5
3
2,029
Off Market
2272 Colgate Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.04
$1,490,000
3
2
1,559
Off Market
2269 Colgate Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.04
$1,282,000
3
2
1,296
Off Market
2273 Avalon St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.04
$1,407,800
3
2
1,242
Off Market
289 W Wilson St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.05
-
Studio
-
2,490
Off Market
289 W Wilson St #B, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0.05
-
2
1
1,000
Off Market
2273 Colgate Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.05
$1,323,600
3
2
1,296
Off Market
2256 Avalon St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.05
$1,255,200
3
2
1,242
Off Market
2278 Colgate Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.05
$1,348,900
3
2
1,301
Off Market
2256 Rutgers Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.05
$1,577,800
3
2
1,450
Off Market
2252 Avalon St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0.05
$1,386,200
3
2
1,242
Off Market

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 1960
1,300 sqft
$1,108/sqft
Garage

About this House

Mid Century Modern single story home in College Park! Welcome home to 2256 Colgate complete with exterior upgrade including newer composite siding, new rolling privacy fence and dual pane windows throughout. Enter through your front Dutch door into a family room with fireplace, vaulted ceilings and a flood of natural sunlight. The kitchen features granite countertops, a Dacor stovetop and an additional Dutch door allowing ultimate indoor/outdoor living to the covered patio. The master bedroom retreat has another set of French doors into the private yard and the secondary bedrooms are also generously sized. Entertain in the oversized yard with eco friendly turf landscaping. No HOA, centrally located with close proximity to bike trails, the best beaches in Orange County and shopping/dining. Come quick!
2256 Colgate Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,300 sqft single-family home built in 1960. It last sold for $844,000 on Aug 18, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,440,500, with a rent estimate of $4,519/month.

Home Details for 2256 Colgate Dr

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: Central, WallHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details
Types of Rooms: Family Room, Master Bath

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1960
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6098 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 18, 2020
Source: CRMLS #OC20099577
Sold
$844,000
Jul 21, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$849,000
Jun 16, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$849,000
Price decreased by 1%
May 25, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$860,000
Jul 30, 1999
Source: N/A
Sold
$225,000

Market trends in Costa Mesa

Last updated October 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.45M
$5.17KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.4%
0.5%MoM
Price per sq ft
$828
$11MoM
Available listings
172
2MoM
Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

Around this home

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 2256 Colgate Dr

  • What is 2256 Colgate Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 2256 Colgate Dr in Costa Mesa, CA is $1,440,500.
  • What is the price history for 2256 Colgate Dr?
    2256 Colgate Dr in Costa Mesa, CA last sold for $844,000 in August 2020.
  • Is Costa Mesa a buyer's or seller's market?
    Costa Mesa is currently a buyer'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 $1.45M. That is down $5.17K from the prior month.
  • Does 2256 Colgate Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 2256 Colgate Dr in Costa Mesa, CA has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 2256 Colgate Dr?
    The lot at 2256 Colgate Dr in Costa Mesa, CA is about 0.14 acres (6,098 sq ft).

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