229 E Wilson St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
OFF MARKET
Listed by David Mercier, First Team Real Estate, (714) 964-3311 . Bought with Redfin

229 E Wilson St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,296 sqft

$2,077,300

Trulia Estimate
as of May 30, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $12,283/mo*
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$2,077,300

Trulia Estimate
as of May 30, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $12,283/mo*
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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,296 sqft

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Description

Get ready to fall in love! This exquisitely transformed home in Eastside Costa Mesa is warm, bright, welcoming, and full of luxurious upgrades. The generous front porch adds ample outdoor living space. The front door opens into the main living space, which features high ceilings and large, new windows that flood the room with light. The beautiful fireplace in the living room beckons you to enjoy cozy nights in. The elegant kitchen has been thoughtfully updated with Custom White Oak Cabinets, a massive porcelain stone island from Bedrosians, MSI LumaLuxe quartz everywhere else, Signature Brand appliances, including a paneled fridge and dishwasher. The warm tones of the engineered hardwood flooring flow from room to room and the beautiful West Elm decorative lighting throughout the interior elevate each room. The alluring primary suite is cozy, yet spacious with a gorgeous en suite you just have to see! The passthrough window to the kitchen is perfect for serving guests while entertaining out back as the living space extends onto the enormous patio and includes a wall-mounted TV under the beautiful, Alumiwood patio cover. And the newly epoxied garage is spacious enough for two cars, tons of storage, and the laundry area. The list of recent upgrades also includes: new roof, windows, HVAC, custom garage door, washer and dryer with cabinets, Alumiwood fence around front yard, and more.
There is a strong sense of community down the block, neighbors are friends and they’re ready to welcome you to the street!
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 July 13, 2024

Home Highlights

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

Home Details for 229 E Wilson St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 12Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Bathroom, Attic, Center Hall, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1296 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas ConnectedAppliances: 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, High Efficiency Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, Water To Refrigerator, Dryer, WasherDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Washer Hookup,Electric Dryer Hookup,In GarageMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,Fireplace(s)Has CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Gas, Living RoomSpa: NoneHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: WoodCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: Front of houseFloors: Wood
View
No ViewView: None

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Concrete, Covered, Front Porch, Patio, PorchFencing: Block, Masonry, New Condition, PrivacyNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Driveway Up Slope From Street,Garage Faces Front,Garage
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Road Frontage: City StreetRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 32

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1956
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: House
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Included in Sale: Refrigerator, Washing machine, Dryer, Patio TVParcel Number: 11909106

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,999,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Jul 01 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Costa MesaCommunity: Eastside North (Encm)
School Information
High School District: Newport Mesa Unified

Community

Community Features: Curbs, Street Lights, SidewalksNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6001 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: OC24109556Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 949-328-4303Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06059-N-11909106-R-N

Additional Information

CurbsStreet LightsSidewalks
Last check for updates: about 21 hours ago
Listed by David Mercier DRE #02096621, (949) 328-4303
First Team Real Estate
Bought with: Kellie Martinez DRE #01916200, Redfin
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#OC24109556

Price History for 229 E Wilson St

DatePriceEventSource
07/12/2024$2,005,000Sold
CRMLS #OC24109556
07/02/2024$1,999,000PendingCRMLS #OC24109556
05/31/2024$1,999,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #OC24109556
02/09/2024$1,050,000Sold
N/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$21,888
Assessment$2,005,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 229 E Wilson St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
275 E Wilson St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$2,090,000
07/31/25
3
2
1,676
237 23rd St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
06/12/25
3
2
1,522
273 Albert Pl, Costa Mesa, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$2,200,000
06/11/25
3
2
1,427
235 22nd St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$1,985,000
06/30/25
3
2
1,604
270 Cecil Pl, Costa Mesa, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$2,460,000
07/16/25
3
2
1,859
2283 Redlands Dr, Newport Beach, CA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$1,850,000
08/18/25
3
2
1,606
269 Cecil Pl, Costa Mesa, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$2,280,000
01/05/26
4
2
1,832
281 Brentwood Pl, Costa Mesa, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$1,950,000
10/21/25
4
3.5
1,946

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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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  • 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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    "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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    "we have firefighters open houses, community events, womens community clubs, for 4th of july theres always local schools being represented. "
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229 E Wilson St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,296 sqft single-family home built in 1956. This property is not currently available for sale. 229 E Wilson St was last sold on Jul 12, 2024 for $2,005,000 (0% higher than the asking price of $1,999,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 229 E Wilson St is $2,077,300.