272 E 21st St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Property image
Property image
OFF MARKET

272 E 21st St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 900 sqft

$2,092,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 6, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $12,426/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$2,092,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 6, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $12,426/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
900 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 272 E 21st St.
  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Description

This beautiful Southern California cottage is filled with natural light. Recently renovated, the space offers a large living room, dining nook, bar top, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, a private backyard and one car garage with automatic door. The exterior has been freshly painted with upgraded landscape, fencing and lighting. The interior has been freshly painted and upgraded to include modern lighting and accents. Central AC/heating keeps you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. A sun tube light provides natural daylight in the hallways during the day and energy efficient lighting at night. Cedar lined walk in closets (2 total) give home to your wardrobe and belongings, while even more storage is found in the hallway. A dutch door allows for fresh air circulation and a welcoming entry. The bathroom features timeless penny tiles, modern lighting and accents. The garage door is automatic with ample space for a single car and storage. A personal stacked laundry unit is included in the units garage as well as weekly landscape services. It is located in walking distance to the Newport Back Bay and just a bike ride away from the beach, boating and everything 17th street and Lido have to offer. Grocery stores and nightlife also within walking distance. Neighbors are quiet and friendly.

Owner pays water, trash and landscaping. Cats ok, small dogs negotiable. No smoking. 1 year lease.
272 E 21st St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 900 sqft single-family home built in 1956. It last sold for $1,325,000 on Oct 1, 2020. More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2020 with an asking price of $2,800 per month. That rental listing was removed on February 24, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,092,300, with a rent estimate of $4,307/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Cooling only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 272 E 21st St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5
Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1956
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9147 sqft

Price History for 272 E 21st St

DatePriceEventSource
02/24/2021ListingRemovedN/A
11/26/2020$2,800Listed For RentN/A
10/01/2020$1,325,000Sold
CRMLS #NP20162636
08/31/2020$1,389,000PendingAgent Provided
08/13/2020$1,389,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/19/2004$689,500Sold
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
Skip to last item
  • Results are loading
Skip to first item

Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$16,688
Assessment$1,434,222
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 272 E 21st St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
353 E 21st St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,425,000
06/23/26
3
1
1,069
277 E 21st St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$1,750,000
12/18/25
3
1.5
1,352
263 E 21st St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$1,552,500
11/17/25
3
2
1,440
224 Pauline Pl, Costa Mesa, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,650,000
04/15/26
2
2
1,323
233 E 21st St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$1,825,000
09/24/25
3
2
1,566
288 E Bay St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$1,500,000
12/31/25
3
2
1,600
2378 Norse Ave #A, Costa Mesa, CA
0.68
Single-Family Home
$1,835,000
08/18/25
2
1
894
379 Walnut St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.49
Single-Family Home
$2,350,000
03/13/26
3
1
1,050
241 Sierks St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,925,000
07/16/25
3
2
1,242
2147 Aster Pl, Costa Mesa, CA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$2,000,000
04/30/26
4
2
1,575

Nearby homes

Get a sense of prices in the area by checking nearby homes.
Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Assigned Schools

These are the assigned schools for 272 E 21st St.
View nearby schools on GreatSchools
The GreatSchools Rating compares schools on a variety of school quality indicators including test scores, college readiness, equity and more. Learn more.

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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"
    0
    Flag
  • 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."
    0
    Flag
  • 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 "
    0
    Flag
  • 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"
    0
    Flag
  • 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. "
    0
    Flag
  • Mrobbins055
    "It’s on the boarder of Newport and Costa Mesa and it feels very safe. I walk with my baby and dog daily."
    0
    Flag
  • 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."
    0
    Flag
  • Tina Gutierrez
    "I have a hybrid work schedule and am lucky enough to not have to commute on thee freeway unless I want to. "
    1
    Flag
  • 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."
    1
    Flag
  • 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. "
    1
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "New development mixed with 1950-1960 older housing. Shaved driveways mixed with track homes. Good schools and well maintained parks."
    0
    Flag
  • 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. "
    0
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "Everyone smiles as you walk by on the sidewalk. Very friendly people. Considerate neighbors. A few bad apples, but that’s everywhere. "
    4
    Flag
  • 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. "
    40
    Flag
  • Crashowe
    "Different styles of houses and different ethnicities , cozy home - some not too big or too new etc etc "
    0
    Flag
  • Cristina
    "People walk their dogs all of the time. Poop bags available as well to keep the community clean. "
    0
    Flag
  • Sheryldye
    "Great access to freeways and major roads . Less than 5 minutes to South Coast Plaza , movie theaters and multiple grocery stores . "
    8
    Flag
  • Jimmy H.
    "Very centrally located, for shops, groceries, freeways and my work. I lived here on and off for many years. "
    2
    Flag
  • 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. "
    0
    Flag
  • Nicweinstein
    "Accessibility from residential to freeways, shops, ocean with lots of great hangs all close to each other!"
    0
    Flag
  • 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. "
    1
    Flag
  • Kym M.
    "OC Fair comes from July through August in the summertime. But Costa Mesa doesn’t really have a lot of community events. "
    0
    Flag
  • 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"
    9
    Flag
  • Diego_diaz90
    "Small pockets of a diverse community make it nice to live in the area. Neighborhood is slowly changing though"
    0
    Flag
  • 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. "
    0
    Flag
  • Destiny
    "coyotes are a real big problem there are a lot of different sectors of Costa Mesa. mostly nice got families. "
    0
    Flag
  • Amyshepherd
    "Dog parks could be better maintained, and area could be more dog friendly, but there have been improvements, more restaurants / business allow dogs"
    0
    Flag
  • 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."
    0
    Flag
  • Mmhauser1
    "Limited sidewalks and lots of joggers/ walkers make it difficult during rush hour to pass other fellow walkers "
    0
    Flag
  • Arutianr
    "There are a lot of events like concerts in the park, annual fish fry, and neighborhood gatherings to build community"
    0
    Flag
  • 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. "
    4
    Flag
  • 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 "
    0
    Flag
  • Seanpatrick7
    "Lots of folks walking their dogs. However, sometimes there are liquor bottles, chicken bones, or other dangerous items on the sidewalks."
    1
    Flag
  • Dan D.
    "Up and coming neighbored people are nice lots of good schools and restaurants . Beach close and good coastal breezes "
    1
    Flag
  • 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. "
    1
    Flag
  • Hookashley
    "The neighborhood has lots of local, walkable restaurants. Plus, many more opening every month... lots of growth here."
    1
    Flag
  • 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. "
    1
    Flag
  • dorothy p
    "orange county fair grounds, lots of churches, south coast plaza, orange coast college, triangle square entertainment center, the beaches."
    1
    Flag
  • 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"
    1
    Flag
  • Azucenagarcia8823
    "we have firefighters open houses, community events, womens community clubs, for 4th of july theres always local schools being represented. "
    0
    Flag

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Apartments for Rent

Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Explore by feature - Pet Friendly

100 pet-friendly rentals in Costa Mesa, CA

Explore by feature - Garage

123 rentals with a garage in Costa Mesa, CA

Explore by feature - Air Conditioning

109 rentals with air conditioning in Costa Mesa, CA

Explore by feature - Pool

76 rentals with a pool in Costa Mesa, CA

Explore by feature - Washer/dryer

149 rentals with a washer/dryer in Costa Mesa, CA

Explore by feature - Outdoor Space

33 rentals with an outdoor space in Costa Mesa, CA

Homes for sale near 272 E 21st St

Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Off Market Homes Near 272 E 21st St

Skip to last item
Skip to first item