252 Walnut St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
SOLD
JUN 1, 2026
Listed by Lisa Helou, The Oppenheim Group, (949) 706-4974 . Bought with Compass

252 Walnut St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 2,079 sqft

$2,825,000

Last Sold: Jun 1, 2026
4% below list $2.95M
$1,359/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $16,662/mo*
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$2,825,000

Last Sold: Jun 1, 2026
4% below list $2.95M
$1,359/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $16,662/mo*
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4 Beds
4 Baths
2,079 sqft

Local Information

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Description

This single story residence is part of a triplex configuration that includes a completely "SEPARATE HOME." Defined by the finest quality materials and a minimalist design drawing out natural organic textures this reimagined from the studs up residence blends Montana chic elegance with modern rustic farmhouse charm. The 2-bed 2-bath single-story residence has been thoughtfully curated by a collaboration of Yvonne Benveniste Design and JM Kelley Builders. A Complete transformation adding square ft, a new roof, new windows, all new plumbing, electrical & HVAC . Designer direct finishes showcasing extensive reclaimed woodwork, custom cabinetry, and high-end finishes that create a warm yet refined atmosphere throughout. There's a continuous thread that feels natural, easier and calmer. Put together without trying so hard. The main home features two beautifully appointed bedrooms and two stylish bathrooms, an office area or retreat off the living room. Natural organic textures, rich wood tones, and clean modern lines come together to deliver a space that feels relaxed, cohesive and inviting. Beyond the main residence, the property includes two separate rental units (each) 1-bed-1bath with small yards, thoughtfully positioned for privacy and versatility. Whether used for supplemental income, multigenerational living, or guest accommodations, these additional spaces provide exceptional flexibility and value. You will have ample parking: a 4 car garage (compromised of 2 separate & enclosed 2-car garages) A rare blend of lifestyle and investment this is a throughly reimagined GEM perfectly suited for a young couple, or a growing family seeking income potential or a downsizing couple looking for a refined lifestyle with added revenue, (currently) $60,000.00 a year) this one-of-a-kind oasis offers a rare blend of privacy, craftsmanship, character, and opportunity nestled on a corner lot in prime east-side Costa Mesa waiting for the right buyer seeking both calm & comfort, design-forward living and dependable property performance. The 2 separate garages could also be transformed into an ADU.
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 June 02, 2026

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$1,359/sqft
Listed
21 days ago

Home Details for 252 Walnut St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, Retreat
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 3Number of Bathrooms (main level): 4
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2079 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water ConnectedAppliances: 6 Burner Stove, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Tankless Water Heater, Dryer, WasherDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Inside,StackedWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Has a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Electricity - On Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: LaminateCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: cornerAccessibility: No Stairs, Accessible DoorsFloors: Laminate
View
Has a ViewView: Neighborhood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionFencing: Excellent ConditionExterior: Rain Gutters, Fire PitFoundation: SlabNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 4Number of Covered Spaces: 4Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Garage,Garage Door Opener,Paved
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: 8

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1956
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: TriplexStructure Type: TriplexArchitecture: Craftsman
Building
Construction Materials: Board & Batten SidingNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Condition: Updated/Remodeled, TurnkeyParcel Number: 42628324

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $2,950,000Price Per Sqft: $1,359/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sat May 16 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

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

Community

Community Features: Biking, Hiking, Park, Preserve/Public LandNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6534 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: 1031 Exchange

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: OC26098751Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 949-566-3345Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06059-N-42628324-R-N

Additional Information

BikingHikingParkPreserve/Public LandSource Internet Entire Listing Display
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listed by Lisa Helou DRE #00624164, (949) 566-3345
The Oppenheim Group
Bought with: Daniel Pirz DRE #01965693, (949) 284-6308, Compass
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#OC26098751

Price History for 252 Walnut St

DatePriceEventSource
06/01/2026$2,825,000Sold
CRMLS #OC26098751
05/25/2026$2,950,000PendingCRMLS #OC26100360
05/21/2026$2,950,000ContingentCRMLS #OC26098751
05/08/2026$2,950,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #OC26098751
11/15/2024$2,000,000Sold
N/A
11/05/2024$2,199,900PendingCRMLS #OC24176259
10/12/2024$2,199,900ContingentCRMLS #OC24175928
09/25/2024$2,199,900PendingToActiveCRMLS #OC24176259
09/09/2024$2,199,900ContingentCRMLS #OC24176259
08/25/2024$2,199,900Listed For SaleCRMLS #OC24175928

Market trends in Costa Mesa

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.41M
$5.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.3%
0.7%MoM
Price per sq ft
$869
$3MoM
Available listings
171
26MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$23,499
Assessment$2,000,000
Home facts updated by county records

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Estimated monthly rent$7,696/mo
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Comparable Sales for 252 Walnut St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2121 Orange Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.45
Multi-Family Home
$1,980,000
03/06/26
4
4
2,074
1826 Fullerton Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.39
Multi-Family Home
$2,725,000
08/15/25
6
4
2,268
182 Costa Mesa St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.19
Multi-Family Home
$1,700,000
12/29/25
3
2
1,738
132 E 18th St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.46
Multi-Family Home
$1,700,000
07/17/25
5
3
2,020
375 E 21st St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.46
Multi-Family Home
$2,125,000
04/30/26
6
3.5
2,693
2048 Garden Ln, Costa Mesa, CA
0.40
Multi-Family Home
$2,855,000
04/20/26
7
4
3,355
1780 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.45
Multi-Family Home
$2,275,000
02/06/26
6
6
3,750
2214 Elden Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.70
Multi-Family Home
$2,500,000
02/10/26
6
4
3,807
326 Hamilton St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.70
Multi-Family Home
$1,872,000
07/21/25
7
4
2,350

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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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    "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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252 Walnut St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,079 sqft multi-family built in 1956. This property is not currently available for sale. 252 Walnut St was last sold on Jun 1, 2026 for $2,825,000 (4% lower than the asking price of $2,950,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 252 Walnut St is $2,825,300.