233 E 21st St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
SOLD
SEP 24, 2025
Listed by Karla Stagman, Compass, (949) 438-4340 . Bought with Coldwell Banker Realty

233 E 21st St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,566 sqft

$1,825,000

Last Sold: Sep 24, 2025
4% below list $1.9M
$1,165/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $10,487/mo*
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$1,825,000

Last Sold: Sep 24, 2025
4% below list $1.9M
$1,165/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $10,487/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,566 sqft

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Description

How often do you get the chance to buy a home where you call the shots? Welcome to 233 E 21st Street, a charming single-level ranch-style home that invites you to craft your dream residence in one of Costa Mesa’s most desirable neighborhoods. This is an opportunity for buyers with vision to design a home that reflects their personal style and taste. Set on a generous 6,080 sf lot, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home features a sparkling pool perfect for soaking up the SoCal sunshine and enjoying seamless indoor/outdoor living. The canvas is ready; all it needs is your imagination. Located just blocks from the vibrant energy of 17th Street, you’ll have top-tier dining, boutiques, and daily essentials at your fingertips. Only 1 mile from Newport’s scenic Back Bay and 3 miles from the coastal charm of Lido Marina Village, this home is perfectly positioned for everything we love about living in Orange County: beaches, trails, shopping, and a true sense of community. Add in award-winning schools, and you’ve got the ideal foundation for long-term living. Opportunities like this are few and far between. Don’t settle for someone else’s version of “updated.” Bring your vision, this is the one you’ve been waiting for.
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 September 24, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Pool
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$1,165/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 233 E 21st St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Bathroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
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: 1566 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected, Overhead UtilitiesAppliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Range, MicrowaveDishwasherLaundry: Washer Hookup,Gas Dryer Hookup,InsideMicrowave
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,High EfficiencyHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Gas, Living RoomSpa: PrivateHas a FireplaceHas a Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Electricity - On Property, Standard
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Door: Double Door Entry, Mirrored Closet Door(s)Flooring: WoodCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: front doorAccessibility: No Stairs, Accessible EntranceFloors: Wood
View
Has a ViewView: Neighborhood, Pool

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: StoneFencing: Block, BrickFoundation: SlabHas a Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Door-Multi,Driveway,Garage Faces Front,Garage
Pool
Pool: PrivatePool
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: 38

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1963
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: DrywallNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Condition: Fixer, Repairs MajorParcel Number: 42620226

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,899,000Price Per Sqft: $1,165/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Aug 25 2025Possession Timing: Close Plus 1 Day

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Costa MesaCommunity: Eastside Central (Eccm)
School Information
Elementary School: KaiserJr High / Middle School: EnsignHigh School: Newport HarborHigh School District: Newport Mesa UnifiedWalk Score: 58

Community

Community Features: CurbsNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6080 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash to New Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: OC25161751Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 949-294-5794Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06059-N-42620226-R-N

Additional Information

Curbs
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Karla Stagman DRE #01984094, (949) 294-5794
Compass
Bought with: Linda Fong DRE #01896981, (949) 680-5012, Coldwell Banker Realty
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#OC25161751

Price History for 233 E 21st St

DatePriceEventSource
09/24/2025$1,825,000Sold
CRMLS #OC25161751
09/05/2025$1,899,000PendingCRMLS #OC25161751
08/27/2025$1,899,000ContingentCRMLS #OC25161751
08/22/2025$1,899,000PriceChange
CRMLS #OC25161751
08/15/2025$1,949,000PriceChange
CRMLS #OC25161751
07/18/2025$1,999,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #OC25161751
03/04/2015$879,500Sold
N/A
11/20/2014$899,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
09/26/2014$925,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/23/2014$945,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$12,162
Assessment$1,057,023
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 233 E 21st St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
263 E 21st St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$1,552,500
11/17/25
3
2
1,440
2113 Westminster Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$2,000,000
05/30/25
3
2
1,368
277 E 21st St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$1,750,000
12/18/25
3
1.5
1,352
2145 Orange Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,985,000
05/20/25
3
2
1,642
235 22nd St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,985,000
06/30/25
3
2
1,604
2080 Orange Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$2,500,000
10/16/25
3
2
1,861
2077 Orange Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$1,529,000
05/22/25
3
1.5
1,037
241 Sierks St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$1,925,000
07/16/25
3
2
1,242

Assigned Schools

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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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  • 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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233 E 21st St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,566 sqft single-family home built in 1963. This property is not currently available for sale. 233 E 21st St was last sold on Sep 24, 2025 for $1,825,000 (4% lower than the asking price of $1,899,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 233 E 21st St is $1,837,600.