269 Walnut St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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269 Walnut St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 725 sqft

$1,746,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $10,377/mo*
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$1,746,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $10,377/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
725 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Charming, newly remodeled 2bd, 1ba cottage in eastside Costa Mesa. Enjoy the quiet and privacy of having the whole front house to yourself, no shared walls! Air conditioning throughout! Brand new remodeled bathroom and an updated kitchen with new quartz countertop, a gas stove, fridge and microwave, dishwasher, and garbage disposal. Own laundry in unit! There is laminate wood and tile floors throughout, no carpet. Enjoy the sunny weather in the front porch and yard, as well as a large, private, fenced backyard with grass and patio. Private garage and driveway.

Excellent Eastside Costa Mesa location. Safe, quiet street in nice neighborhood, but close to 17th street and easy access to the 55 freeway. Just 2.5 miles to the beach!

Pets allowed. No smoking. 1 year or longer lease.

Available now, please contact Kate to schedule a showing.

All utilities (electric, gas, water, trash, and gardening) are included in the rent
269 Walnut St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 725 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $1,110,000 on Jan 5, 2021 (31,614% above the $3,500 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2021 with an asking price of $3,150 per month. That rental listing was removed on April 4, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,746,700, with a rent estimate of $4,053/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Attached Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 269 Walnut St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat PumpAir ConditioningCooling System: Wall UnitHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Lawn
Parking & Garage
Parking: Attached Off Street, On Site

Price History for 269 Walnut St

DatePriceEventSource
04/04/2021ListingRemovedZillow Rental Manager
04/01/2021$3,150Listed For RentZillow Rental Manager
01/05/2021$1,110,000Sold
CRMLS #NP20163323
12/31/2020$1,179,000ContingentCRMLS #NP20163323
11/10/2020$1,179,000PendingAgent Provided
10/30/2020$1,179,000PendingToActiveAgent Provided
10/28/2020$1,179,000PendingAgent Provided
10/25/2020$1,179,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/31/2020$1,299,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/14/2020$1,349,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/10/2014$2,100ListingRemovedAgent Provided
01/05/2014$2,100Listed For RentAgent Provided
02/17/2013$1,100ListingRemovedN/A
02/14/2013$1,100Listed For RentN/A
07/30/2009$606,000Sold
N/A
06/30/2005$1,050,000Sold
N/A
10/22/2002$630,000Sold
N/A
03/08/1996$175,000Sold
N/A

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$14,096
Assessment$1,201,498
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 269 Walnut St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1869 Tustin Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$1,790,000
03/23/26
2
1
790
329 E 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$1,875,000
05/13/26
3
1
1,199
277 Esther St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$1,750,000
10/15/25
3
2
1,047
353 E 21st St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$1,425,000
06/23/26
3
1
1,069
379 Walnut St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$2,350,000
03/13/26
3
1
1,050
296 E 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$1,700,000
08/05/25
3
2
1,365
270 Broadway, Costa Mesa, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,000,000
12/05/25
3
2
1,372
268 & 270 Walnut St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$1,825,000
01/12/26
3
2.5
1,224
394 E 20th St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$1,650,000
02/17/26
2
1.5
1,035
395 Costa Mesa St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$1,800,000
09/29/25
1
1
460

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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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